The next generation of iPods: No new Nano for me.

Alright, I’m very willing to admit it. I hate the look of the new iPod Nano.

I remember a couple of years ago, when the first-generation of the iPod Nano would be replacing the iPod Mini. It had a set of dimensions that were previously unheard of. A friend of mine was about to get it as a back-to-school present – laser-engraved and all. I must admit, for the first time, that I was pretty impressed with what Apple had done with the iPod Nano. But now, it’s all gone down the tube.

The iPod Nano sure has gotten slimmer – but a whole lot wider. I can’t say that it’s too great a look – I would much rather have had an old Nano; as a matter of fact, I don’t think the new iPod Nano has a justified name. It’s much too wide to be a Nano, and it’s something I will never get used to.

But enough of the negativity, why has the Nano gotten wider, you ask? To accomodate that 2.5-inch screen that is outfitted on the iPod Classic, of course! This also means that the Nano can play videos – right? You betcha. And that, in itself, is the only upside I can see to this altered aesthetic.

The screen’s gotten brighter, the battery’s gotten stronger and lasts longer. And that’s pretty much it. Nothing impressive, in my opinion. If you think otherwise, feel free to comment!