The Ipod Nano

The Ipod Nano

The nano is a portable digital audio player that came onto Streamyx market in September 2007, as Streamyx newest addition Streamyx the ipod Streamyx It is small measuring 70mm high, 53mm wide, 6.5mm deep, weighs a mere 49 grams Streamyx comes with earphones, a USB cable, and a dock adapter. You can get it in 6 colors: silver, light blue, red, light green, black and pink.

It has a 2-inch lcd screen with a resolution of 204 pixels per inch which Streamyx you to watch videos in stereo at up to 30 frames per second. It does not have a hard disk; instead it comes with a 4gb or 8gb flash drive that holds 1,000-2,000 songs. You can store 3,500-7000 photos and 4hours of video Streamyx the 4gb drive (8hrs on the 8gb drive). Data can also be stored on it.

The nano has a built in rechargeable lithium iron battery that takes 3 Streamyx to Streamyx fully or 1.5 hours to charge 80%. On a full charge you get up to 24 hours of music playtime and up to 5 hours of video playtime. It can be charged via USB to the computer or a power adapter (which is sold separately) but it requires a USB 2.0 port for connection to a computer and is compatible with Mac OS X 10.4.9 or later, windows vista/xp, and itunes 7.6 or later.

How it works

The iPod Nano is an MP3 player which allows the user to enjoy their music wherever they are. It allows the user to not only create their own personalized music list by it allows them to carry hundreds and in some cases thousands of songs wherever they go.

An MP3 player uses solid state memory and is no more than a data storage device which has an embedded software application that allows the user to transfer files to the player. It also provides the user with facilities for copying music from CDs or websites and includes the facility for the user to organize and create custom lists of the songs that is held on it in the order that they want to hear them.

There is one big difference to be found with the iPod Nano in relation to other MP3 players in that it not only plays digital audio, but it can display digital photos as well. The actual brightness of the screen has also been increased by 40% and this makes it easier for the user to read whether indoors or outdoors when using it.

Although it uses the same connection as Apple's FireWire iPod Cable and it can also charge its battery over FireWire, the iPod nano does not support synchronizing over a FireWire connection. The nano V3 has attractive features Streamyx a stop watch which can record lap times and a multiple time zone clock function. It also has a combination lock feature that makes use of the click wheel for locking the iPod, and serving to secure the user's calendar and contact information. This is also the first iPod that includes a new lyrics screen, modifiable using iTunes and has 22 preset listening modes.

To enhance the functionality, Apple has enabled the iPod nano to play songs wirelessly through any home theater, via Bluetooth technology. This means iPod nano users can listen to their tunes through a state-of-the-art home entertainment system with no wires or fuss, just sit back and hear their favorite songs sound as good as a live concert.

The accessories

The ipod nano can be customized with the following accessories

Ipod nano armband:

You can buy a light flexible armband that you can insert your nano Streamyx the pocket. All you then need to do is wrap the band around your arm and fasten it with the secure and adjustable fasteners. You are then free to use your nano during exercises or while walking the dog.

Ipod Remote Radio:

You can turn your nano into a radio, to listen to fm stations and control everything with a convenient wired remote. The radio is powered by the ipod and requires no separate batteries. All you have to do is plug in your radio remote, select radio, and tune to your favorite station. You can switch between stations using the remote or mark your favorite stations for quick access. The ipod radio remote has two different standards from which you can choose, you can access fm stations from 87.5 to 107.9mhz for the US/European standard, and 76 to 90mhz for the Japanese standard.

Weighing only 15.7 grams the remote allows you to adjust volume, skip within a playlist, as well as control music/video playback and if you want a slideshow. Even if your nano is in your Streamyx you can still switch between radio stations and turn the radio on or off. It even has a hold switch, which can be activated to eliminate unwanted button presses and a shorter pair of apple earphones.

Nike and Ipod sport kit:

You can turn your nano into a personal trainer with the Nike + iPod Sport Kit. All you need are a pair of nike+ trainers and you are good to go. A wireless sensor and receiver combination works with your Nike+ shoes and iPod nano to give you real-time feedback during running or walking workouts. You simply insert the sensor into the pocket in your Nike + trainer and then plug the receiver into your nano. As you exercise your time, distance, pace and calories burned are all sent to your nano. You can also track your performance on your Mac or PC, allowing you to build a journal for your workouts. After the workout you can also transfer the data to itunes or nikeplus.com, where you can evaluate your performance and set new goals.

Cases:

To enhance the looks of your nano you have a range of cases to choose from. You can go for leather cases that look good and fit perfectly, or cases that offer protection. To keep your nano safe from water there are a range of waterproof cases, and to keep your nano safe from bumps there are sturdier cases that absorb impact.

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