The nano series models of Apple’s iPod are with a characteristic slim design. Quite interestingly, the sixth member of the nano family – iPod nano 6G has attracted everyone’s attention with a slimmer design. This lovely square shaped model is just half the size of earlier models and its operation is so simple. The Multi-Touch similar to that in iPhone and iPod touch makes it a distinctive model of the nano series. Thanks to the introduction of touch screen technology, the 6th generation iPod nano doesn’t have a click wheel. This cute and stylish device comes in a sleek anodized aluminium enclosure.

There are two versions of the 6th generation iPod nano – 8 GB & 16 GB – and are available in six different colours – silver, graphite, blue, green, orange and pink. The special edition in red colour is available only through online store.

The 1.54”  Multi-Touch screen is with a resolution of 240×240 pixels and density of 220 pixels per inch. With a weight of 21.1 gm the nano 6G is slightly heavier than iPod touch though both are of the same depth.

What make the nano 6G exclusive?

Besides the sleek design and Multi-Touch technology, the display of album art, wall paper and photo in its 1.54” screen is much appealing. The built-in clip enables the users to attach the device to their bag, jacket or sleeve so that music will accompany them always. Navigation, resetting of screens and scrolling are all exciting experiences with the new nano model by virtue of the much improved highly innovative interface. The users get a feeling of iOS with the 6G nano model.

The nano 6G is having ‘shake to shuffle’ feature. It is provided with Nike+iPod kit. The Multi-Touch TFT screen enables the user to navigate easily through music tracks, videos and photos. The track and playlists will be read out by the touch sensitive VoiceOver feature. Another outstanding feature of iPod nano 6G is the built-in FM Radio player with live, pause and stream options. Nano 6 G fully supports iTunes 10. Apple has provided a headphone and USB cable along with the nano 6G.

The front side of the device is fully occupied by the screen and the volume buttons and dock connectors are at top and bottom respectively. There are four screens which can be swiped with your fingers. You can also rotate the screens as you like, thanks to the touch screen interface so that you can navigate with the device without unclipping it from your bag or dress.

For the audios that are synced from iTunes, the user has the following options – artists, albums, composers, genius mixes, genres, now playing, playlists, podcasts and songs. In addition, there are the other options – radio tuner, fitness, photos, clock and settings.

With the help of “Edit”, “Clear”  and “Add” buttons on the top of the playlist the user can create and edit the playlist on the iPod nano 6G.

The physical dimensions of iPod nano 6G are 37.5 mm x 40.9 mm x 8.78 mm and 21.1 gm.

The storage of 8 GB and 16 GB are quite sufficient for small trips as well as month-long trips. The battery ensures a continuous audio playback of 24 hours and recharge time is very less. It takes just 90 minutes for charging 80%.  An analog clock, stop watch and timer constitute the clock app.

The user interface of iPod nano 6G is practically a blend of that of classic iPod, iOS, iPod touch and iPhone.

The stunning design, exciting user interface, Touch Screen and FM Radio are the features that have brought the new nano to the forefront.

The iPod headphone can be used as the antenna for the FM Radio. Any number of radio stations can be set on it. 15 minutes of radio program can be stored with the help of the “Live Pause” feature.

Apple has launched the 6th generation iPod nano as a portable, screened, simple media playback device with good capacity for photo and music and as an accompaniment during exercise. The performance of the new nano as a music player is quite amazing and its perfection on all fronts makes it a market leader.

The tagging feature of nano 6G enables to tag the tracks and save them to memory. The iPod nano 6G is too compact but, plays too big.

iPod nano 6G has a memory of 64 MB. It is provided with re-chargeable lithium ion battery. The nano 6G supports the following audio formats:

MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible (2, 3, 4, AAX and AAX+), HE-AAO, Protected AAC, AAC (8 – 320 Kbps), AIFF and Apple LossLess

The system requirements of nano 6G are –

Mac computer with USB 2.0 port, Mac OS xv 10.5.8 or later and iTunes 10 or later

OR

PC with USB 2.0 port, Windows 7, Vista, XP Home or Professional and iTunes 10 or later.

Since most of the controls in nano 6G are through the touch screen, it has only three buttons – volume up, volume down, power/screen lock. The 1.5”  screen is bright as well as colourful with very clear text.

An online manual provides necessary guidance regarding the various gestures of nano 6G. Swiping to right gets you to one screen back. In order to rotate the display, twist with two fingers. Extra features like live/pause will come by a tap and swipe of the radio and music menu.

The album art display on the screen is quite impressive and the music quality is also extremely good.

The models of iPod nano series are quite affordable and are very convenient to use. The features are distinctive and performance will be excellent. The nano 6G is also in no way an exception.

The feedback on nano 6G reveals that its portability, sound quality, design and user interface etc are widely appreciated. Among the various models of iPod, nano 6G has been recognized as a star model.

The iTunes software has been included with options such as Smart Playlist, Genius Mixes and Genius Playlist. The user can design the menu, customize the main menu and also alter the orientation of the menu.

The small, thin and light iPod nano has undergone number of renovations as well as innovations and the latest outcome is nano 6th generation. The extremely small, extremely light, simple to use and intuitive iPod nano 6G is indeed one among the best bargains at the MP3 Player market.