If the 7th Generation iPod Nano was to be served on a platter, music would be the core ingredient supplemented with other plenty elements that groom, help maintain physical health and entertain at the same time. This sleek, multi-touch cube will now be a companion during workout sessions and literally so.
In addition to playing out music, this 7th Generation iPod Nano, will track time, pace and distance covered during a run, number of steps walked and calories burnt. If users find their resolve weakening during those long exercise sessions, they can turn to the Nano that will encourage them with motivational real-time voice feedback, available in seven languages.
Users can seamlessly upload workouts to the Nike+ website and set fitness goals, track their progress and challenge friends. With its trademark clip intact on the rear-side, users can exercise with the gadget clipped onto their clothes. This apple device now incorporates FM radio that will allow users to live pause their favorite show on the FM channel and resume from where they left off. Users can rewind up to 15 minutes or fast forward to catch up with the live broadcast.
Another interesting thing about the 7th Generation iPod Nano is that it can double up as a wrist-watch, with 18 different clock faces to select from. Users can sport a classic analog, digital clock look on their wrist or select between Disney characters like Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. Equipped with the power of touch, they can customize home screens, organize music and maintain playlists. They can simply shake the cube to shuffle songs and constantly groove to music with longer battery hours.
Apple has also come up with an 8GB or 16GB iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED. Users can choose this and iTunes Gift Cards from which a portion of the purchase price will go to the Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa. Users can do their bit by getting this edition through the Apple Store and Apple’s retail stores. Nano requires Mac with a USB 2.0 port, Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later and iTunes 10 or later. As for Windows PCs, USB 2.0 port and Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional (Service Pack 3) or later and iTunes 10 or later is required.
The 7th Generation iPod Nano is available today for a suggested price of Rs 8,900 inc VAT for the 8GB model and Rs 10,200 inc VAT for the 16GB model. Both models come dipped in silver, graphite, blue, green, orange and pink hues and can be purchased through Apple Authorized Resellers.
