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Apple iPod Nano a multi-coloured jack of all trades
The fifty-generation iPod nano has surprised everyone by incorporating a built-in video camera along with numerous improvements. Despite having the same 6.2mm-thin body as its predecessor, this nano has a bigger 2.2-inch screen, an integrated microphone and speaker, and VoiceOver support previously found only on the third-generation iPod Shuffle.
The bundled earphones do not have the remote control, so you have to folk out $48 for one in order to use the VoiceOver feature. VoiceOver works very well, enunciating the songs’ artists and titles correctly, even when they are in Mandarin.
The nano comes in nine stunning colours – from sleek silver to pretty pink. The smooth aluminium finish of the body is magnificent to behold, but it tends to be slippery. Thankfully, the body is sturdy and withstood a couple of falls without any scars. Nevertheless, we recommend casing as the edges are a bit sharp, and this may cause a little discomfort when you hold the camera during video recording.
The Click Wheel on the nano is slightly smaller than on the previous one and this may make scrolling a tad difficult for those with big thumbs. The placement of the lens at the bottom rear right seems awkward. Your instinct is to turn the nano 90-degrees anti-clock-wise in order to shoot the video so that your right thumb will be at the Click Wheel. However, this means your right index finger will partially cover the lens at times, so you have to be careful.
While videos can only be captured at up to 640 by 480 pixels (at 30 frames per second), the quality is not bad for its tiny lens. Audio quality is good, with less ambient noise interference than expected. Plus, the 15 real-time special effects are really cool – you have to try cyborg, security camera and motion blur modes.
But the coolest feature for me has to be the inclusion of the FM radio, a first in iPod’s history. Unlike other radios on music devices, the iPod nano has Live Pause, which allows you to pause the radio and rewind up to15 minutes so you won’t miss your favourite recall manning announcements.
And you can keep fit for your upcoming in-camp training with the nano’s built-in pedometer with Nike + iPod support. The pedometer is fairly accurate, with an error range of plus and minus five steps, and it also keeps track of calories burned. The Nike + iPod is more precise. On my usual jogging route, I found it deviated by just 20 metres without any calibration.
Price at humble $228 (8GB) and $288 (16GB), the iPod nano might be a good choice for your friends and relatives for the upcoming festive season.
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