iPod iPod nano 7th Gen Rumors

tubemonkey · 07-30-2012, 10:47 AM

What features would you like to see in the next iPod nano?

iPod nano Release History

Sep 05 -- 1st Gen
Sep 06 -- 2nd Gen
Sep 07 -- 3rd Gen
Sep 08 -- 4th Gen
Sep 09 -- 5th Gen
Sep 10 -- 6th Gen
Sep 11 -- 6th Gen (no new release)
Sep 12 -- 7th Gen ???

This rumor suggests a rectangular screen and home button like a smaller iPhone along with a built-in dedicated iTunes service.

Apple's next iPod nano may resemble tiny iPhone, feature dedicated iTunes service

After reading this rumor, it got me to thinking that maybe my iPod touch is too large. I use it mostly for audio, so a smaller version would be a great audio device.

So how about a nano with iOS, wifi, touch screen, and apps? It would make a great audio device - Amazon Cloud Player, Audible, BBC Radio, CBC Radio, iTunes, iTunes U, NPR Radio, OverDrive, Pandora, Podcasts, TuneIn Radio, etc. In other words, shrink the iPod touch.

Delotte231 · 08-01-2012, 03:31 PM

I think the iPod touch is just right for the features it carries. But for just music, then I would have to agree that smaller is better.

MissKittiness · 08-01-2012, 07:55 PM

I can't stand the nano. A touch screen on such a small device is silly!

tecweston · 08-01-2012, 08:37 PM

I still have my third gen iPod nano with click-wheel.

It's perfect, and I dread the day it breaks and I have to replace it. They don't make iPods with physical pause buttons anymore. Pausing something on my iPod touch is an exercise in frustration. They're virtual buttons on the screen, so not only do I have to look at the screen in order to pause, but the buttons are so tiny and close together that I almost always hit the "previous" or "next" button instead.

Not to mention that they intentionally broke the smart playlist functionality on the newer iPod nanos in order to promote their "genius" playlists.

So my idea for them to improve the iPod nano for the seventh generation would be to make it like the third generation again, bring back smart playlists, but maybe add wifi for people who want to stream stuff, and add more gigabytes.

tubemonkey · 08-01-2012, 09:32 PM

I like this mock up (but in black).

tubemonkey · 08-01-2012, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tecweston

I still have my third gen iPod nano with click-wheel.

That was a nice design and so were the 4th and 5th gen models. The 6th gen is pointless and too small. I really want to see a wifi version with apps, but it'll never happen. So I'll have to be content with the iPod touch.

For on the go music, I prefer my Sansa Clips with physical buttons. Very small and very easy to navigate by touch only.

Victoria · 08-02-2012, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tecweston

I still have my third gen iPod nano with click-wheel.

It's perfect, and I dread the day it breaks and I have to replace it. They don't make iPods with physical pause buttons anymore. Pausing something on my iPod touch is an exercise in frustration. They're virtual buttons on the screen, so not only do I have to look at the screen in order to pause, but the buttons are so tiny and close together that I almost always hit the "previous" or "next" button instead.

Not to mention that they intentionally broke the smart playlist functionality on the newer iPod nanos in order to promote their "genius" playlists.

So my idea for them to improve the iPod nano for the seventh generation would be to make it like the third generation again, bring back smart playlists, but maybe add wifi for people who want to stream stuff, and add more gigabytes.

That was my favourite generation as well. I gave it to my brother when he went into the hospital, and later got a newer nano - which I don't like nearly as much. As they say, if it ain't broke.....

MissKittiness · 08-02-2012, 08:35 PM

I have a Classic just so I can have the click-wheel...
(And the space. I suppose that's pretty groovy, too.)

BenG · 08-03-2012, 12:50 AM

The fifth generation nano was almost perfect for me.
I hate the 6th generation one.

Dylrob · 08-04-2012, 01:06 PM

Eh, I actually kinda like the current design. Just wish they would stick a Pixel Qi or some other transflective display in it. Also perhaps make an accessory that clicks into the bottom, providing the classic style click wheel for those who desire it.

frahse · 08-04-2012, 04:36 PM

An alternative is Archos.

Players

Particularly for the smaller screen is better crowd.

See the

Archos 14vision (1.4" screen)

Archos 10bvision (1.0" screen)

Delotte231 · 08-05-2012, 06:02 PM

They can go with the 3rd or the 6th design. I don't care much as long as they provide connectivity options like wifi or bluetooth. with something that small, I wish I can use my bluetooth headphones.

07-30-2012, 10:47 AM	#1
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,476 Karma: 158151390 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	iPod nano 7th Gen Rumors What features would you like to see in the next iPod nano? iPod nano Release History Sep 05 -- 1st Gen Sep 06 -- 2nd Gen Sep 07 -- 3rd Gen Sep 08 -- 4th Gen Sep 09 -- 5th Gen Sep 10 -- 6th Gen Sep 11 -- 6th Gen (no new release) Sep 12 -- 7th Gen ??? This rumor suggests a rectangular screen and home button like a smaller iPhone along with a built-in dedicated iTunes service. Apple's next iPod nano may resemble tiny iPhone, feature dedicated iTunes service After reading this rumor, it got me to thinking that maybe my iPod touch is too large. I use it mostly for audio, so a smaller version would be a great audio device. So how about a nano with iOS, wifi, touch screen, and apps? It would make a great audio device - Amazon Cloud Player, Audible, BBC Radio, CBC Radio, iTunes, iTunes U, NPR Radio, OverDrive, Pandora, Podcasts, TuneIn Radio, etc. In other words, shrink the iPod touch.

08-04-2012, 01:06 PM	#10
Dylrob Murderous Mustela Posts: 10,141 Karma: 47366760 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The other land of schnitzel and beer Device: iPad M1 Pro, Kindle Paperwhite	Eh, I actually kinda like the current design. Just wish they would stick a Pixel Qi or some other transflective display in it. Also perhaps make an accessory that clicks into the bottom, providing the classic style click wheel for those who desire it. Last edited by Dylrob; 08-04-2012 at 01:10 PM.

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Delotte231 Connoisseur Posts: 96 Karma: 1998 Join Date: Jun 2012 Device: None	I think the iPod touch is just right for the features it carries. But for just music, then I would have to agree that smaller is better.

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tecweston Comic book artist Posts: 553 Karma: 1760679 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Detroit Device: Nook Glowlight, iPad, iPhone	I still have my third gen iPod nano with click-wheel. It's perfect, and I dread the day it breaks and I have to replace it. They don't make iPods with physical pause buttons anymore. Pausing something on my iPod touch is an exercise in frustration. They're virtual buttons on the screen, so not only do I have to look at the screen in order to pause, but the buttons are so tiny and close together that I almost always hit the "previous" or "next" button instead. Not to mention that they intentionally broke the smart playlist functionality on the newer iPod nanos in order to promote their "genius" playlists. So my idea for them to improve the iPod nano for the seventh generation would be to make it like the third generation again, bring back smart playlists, but maybe add wifi for people who want to stream stuff, and add more gigabytes.

08-01-2012, 09:32 PM	#5
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,476 Karma: 158151390 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	I like this mock up (but in black).

08-02-2012, 08:35 PM	#8
MissKittiness Achievement Unlocked! Posts: 60 Karma: 972056 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Aussie-land. Device: none	I have a Classic just so I can have the click-wheel... (And the space. I suppose that's pretty groovy, too.)

08-03-2012, 12:50 AM	#9
BenG Home Guard Posts: 4,729 Karma: 86721650 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alpha Ralpha Boulevard Device: Kindle Oasis 3G, iPhone 6	The fifth generation nano was almost perfect for me. I hate the 6th generation one.

08-04-2012, 04:36 PM	#11
frahse occasional author Posts: 2,314 Karma: 2064403292 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Wandering God's glorious hills, valleys and plains. Device: A Franklin BI (before Internet) was the first. I still have it.	An alternative is Archos. Players Particularly for the smaller screen is better crowd. See the Archos 14vision (1.4" screen) Archos 10bvision (1.0" screen)

08-05-2012, 06:02 PM	#12
Delotte231 Connoisseur Posts: 96 Karma: 1998 Join Date: Jun 2012 Device: None	They can go with the 3rd or the 6th design. I don't care much as long as they provide connectivity options like wifi or bluetooth. with something that small, I wish I can use my bluetooth headphones.

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