New Apple Tech

If you’ve heard it once you’ve heard it twice. The new iPod Nano now has a video recorder and movie player. The publicity surrounding the launch of the fifth-generation iPod Nano was geared towards the video capabilities. This device that has started a revolution in the way we listen to music, has transformed from a mere music player to a multi- tasking gadget that is more user friendly and functionalities.

The new iPod Nano Allow the user to record video at a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels at 30 frames / second with AAC audio. Apple reports the Nano can hold up to eight to 16 hours of video and video playback time is five hours. The video recording capabilities are pretty impressive for such a small gadget, although it really can’t stack up the standard video camera people use to shoot higher quality videos. People usually carry their music payers were ever they go, now there is no need to bring along a video camera. The Nano is best left to shoot casual videos and taking random shots of everyday fun.

The iPod Nano has 15 special effects such as sepia, black and white, film grain, cyborg, motion blur, light tunnel, and twirl. The files are easily transferable to a computer or another device making it very easy to share or to post on the net. The Nano is rapidly becoming a very versatile gadget. It is traditionally used as a music player but recently it has been stretched to accommodate other functionalities. A device that has multi-tasking capabilities is nothing new. However when it has an Apple badge on it we can only expect the best.

Apple has also added an FM radio, pedometer, and voice recorder. However leave it to Apple to go one step further. The iPod Nano has nice features as it displays the name of the artist and song playing on the radio. It also allows the users to pause the radio and the Nano caching in its memory the songs. When you continue playing you can listen to the live broadcast right away or rewind to as far back as 15 minutes.

For the real music lovers Apple has added a feature that allows the users to tag an unfamiliar song on the radio. When you synch the iPod with iTunes, it creates a list of your tagged songs so that you may purchase them later.

Apple doesn’t stop there however. The new Nano has a pedometer, which allows users to count the steps when they walk or run and compute how much calories they burned. For the people who are really into fitness, Apple has added a feature that allows the Nano to be synched with Nike shoes and iPod sports kit. This allows the users to keep track of time, distance, pace, calories burned, and other info on your workout.

The iPod Nano is available in 8GB and 16GB like the earlier models. The fifth generation Nano has a wider LCD screen display at 2.2 inches, and a slightly higher resolution at 240 x 376 pixels per inch. It also now comes with an anodized aluminum finish, which makes it look shinier and brighter.

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