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In light of all the controversy regarding the iPod nano's flimsy construction, Apple is reportedly considering making the next generation of its flash-based portable music player out of metal, possibly aluminum. Not seen since the iPod mini, metal is being chosen to help cut down on scratches and other deformities that have been associated with the iPod nano, which may have quite an impact on the iPod accessory market. Also of note is that the next generation of iPod nanos are expected to be available in a variety of colors, also like the iPod mini.
The improved iPod nanos are expected to be available this fall with storage capacities all the way up to 8GB. Despite the reported change in material, those in the know claim that the nano will retain its small three-inch tall, 1/4-inch wide form factor.
UPDATE: Frank, a fine reader, sent us this mockup of what an aluminum iPod nano could look like. Will it look like this when actually released? Who knows, but in the meantime, we can all wish upon so many shooting stars that it'll look something like this.
Apple's new iPod nano may sport metal jacket [AppleInsider]
Comments
I thought aluminum was a soft metal. Methinks an al-u-min-ium iPod would get more than a few dents...
I would think they'd anodize for a hard, sexy finish, much like the exterior of Angelina Jolie.
Mmmm Angelina Jolie iPod...
Did I say that outloud?
doppler: ever hear of aircraft-grade aluminum? Very hard stuff. But how about TITANIUM????
Aluminum, alumin-i-um.
Same thing. Different pronunciations.
My question is: do people who buy this thing ONLY get to listen to the Barenaked Ladies?
'Cuz that would suck.
Someone sucks at PS.
They should use adamantium.
yeah, this pic is lookin like cast aluminum. Not all that Jolie-esque.
apple made their name with ipods with their sleek white finish...it wont be gritty lookin or anything like this does...nice of him to do the mockup though
linuxmatt: you clearly didn't have a titanium Powerbook. aluminum is definitely the way to go
Three words: Game Boy micro. That hefty solidness you get from metal adds a whole lot to a product you're carrying in your pocket all the time.
But if they make it all tough and scratch resistant, how will all of those third party companies make millions off of crappy nano protective cases?
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