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Here's the scoop. We all know the iPod is made by Apple Computer (gee, no kidding, right?). The original iPod is said to come from Tony Fadell's inspiration. He started working for Apple in 2001 as a contractor, and was part of the original design team. No one person is credited with inventing the nano, but here are the details of how it came about. Apple introduced the iPod nano in 2005. It took the press by surprise. The iPod Mini was doing pretty well with the mid-price buyers. Apple discontinued the Mini in favor of the nano. What was special about the nano? A couple things. First, the nano uses "flash drive storage" instead of a hard disk. Flash drives are a lot more durable. I travel a lot, and my nano gets packed in carry-ons, dropped from hotel desks, and stuffed into my coat pocket all the time. It withstands hot temperatures and has sat in the rental car overnight in Minneapolis in the winter. All without a hiccup. In contrast, you'll see a typical hard drive in the classic iPod. Don't get me wrong, the classic iPod is a great product. It holds more than a nano and doesn't get lost so easily. But, you have to treat it a little more kindly than a nano. Nanos shine for people who work out, commute, or have hectic lives. The iPod nano's size is one of it's strengths too. Flash drives are much smaller than hard disks, which you see reflected in the nano's size. I can carry my nano in a blazer pocket without a bulge. It fits small carryons. It's a lot less bulky on an armband. Fast-forward to today: Apple released the iPod nano 3G (third generation) September 5, 2007. The 3G brought two features users clamored for most: video playback and games. The size of the 3G nano was reworked to give a wider form factor, which was needed if they were going to emphasize videos. For those of you who understand such things, the 3G has a pixel density of 204 ppi shown in a 320x240 QVGA display. For the rest of us, that means the images are incredibly sharp. Now for games. When you buy a 3G nano it comes with three free games: solitaire, iQuiz (a trivia game about music, movies, and tv), and Vortex (think Pong with the ball dropping down a well). You can download more from iTunes and other download sites. Okay, the history lesson's over. It's time to enjoy your nano! Article Source: http://www.articlewheel.com
Would you like to learn more about your iPod Nano? Lydia Vaughn writes more tips and reviews for you at her Nanos Reviewed website.
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