iPod Nano
In september, Apple released a product I actually approve of, the iPod Nano. I am not a fan of Apple hardware. Generally speaking, I find it to be overpriced gorgeous pieces of eyecandy that are highly incompatible with most of the world on purpose. The ipod Nano is no exception to this rule. So why, do you ask, do I like it so much? Three words: no moving parts.
The Nano contains 4 gig of solid state flash memory of the wicked fast variety. Flash memory is so superior to hard drives in mp3 players, no skipping, hardly any damage caused by impacts, you can run a usb flash stick through the wash and dryer and it will still work (this is becoming a sort of accidental standards test for me, the glo toob passed with flying colors!)
For once, Apple is taking a step in the right direction instead of two sideways and one towards the bank.
Comments
Any scratches like what's mentioned in some of the reports I've read.
"No moving parts" is exactly why I bought an iPod Shuffle (that, and the fact that unlike the Rio flash players I've owned, the control software doesn't suck and freeze and render the player useless). 1GB is enough storage space to store several hundred songs. If I work out for longer than several hundred songs, I've got other problems besides skipping mp3 players.
I'm thinking of buying a Nano. I may have to come over to the house sometime and check it out.
I don't actually own one. Pictured is John from Funk in the Trunk.
what a fuckin scruff he needs some spot cream and and a fuckin hair cut