Gadget Review #3: iPod Nano 6th Generation

The iPod Nano had always been described as such: a cool gadget which doesn't really do much.

But with the release of the 5th generation Nano, Apple seriously threatened to break this bad reputation.

Owning a 5th Gen for over a year and enjoying its small size but many features, I was a bit excited to see what Apple had in store for the next version.

Unfortunately, the 6th generation Nano has even less features than the first!

Read on if you're still not convinced.

The 5th generation Nano features a collection of new features: from a brand new video camera to a loudspeaker. Needless to say, the 6th has none of these. Worse, it has even less features than the first generation Nano released five years ago!

The 6th generation Nano plays music and displays pictures. It also records the number of steps you take over a period of time (pedometer) and features a multi-touch capacitive screen. But it's ends there.Unlike the previous generation, it does not have a camera, a built-in microphone, a loudspeaker, support for games, support for videos, or even a bloody calendar!!

Yes it looks very pretty. It can even double as a wristwatch (see picture), but it's totally not worth its price.

If you are into regular workouts or jogging sessions, and you have lots and lots of extra money, then this eye candy might be good enough to show off to your friends.

But for other people planning on buying this gadget, I recommend adding a few more bucks to purchase an iPod Touch (4th generation) instead. It features a bigger, better touch screen with retina display, plus access to all apps in Apple's App Store.

It can also play music, show pictures, and count your steps. -_-'

Who will like it:

1. People who regulary jog. Those who are serious in their workouts might even prefer this over other generation Nanos.
2. Someone who likes a watch that can do more than tell time.
3. Someone who likes eye candies for gadgets.
4. Apple fanatics and loyalists.

Who won't:

1. People who like gadgets that can do many things.
2. People who don't want to spend a lot for a music player.
3. People who want their music player to be able to play videos or remind them of an event.
4. People who don't jog.
5. Gamers.