The Apple iPod nano is my favorite iPod -- and may be your favorite too. Have you wondered who invented the Apple iPod nano you love some much?
Time to find out.
The easy answer is the iPod nano was invented by Apple Computer as part of the iPod product line. (By all accounts the original iPod was inspiration came from Tony Fadell, who was part of the team that eventually created the iPod classic. ) Yes, you already knew that, but here's the deeper details
The iPod nano was launched by Apple in 2005. The media was a bit suprised, as Apple already had strong sales for the iPod mini.
It begged the question: why replace the mini with the nano? There were a couple reasons.
The nano traded out traditional hard disks for using "flash drive storage" to store the music. The new flash drives don't have moving parts and survive a lot more abuse. Those of us constantly on the go needed a player they could trust, no matter what abuse we threw at it.
In contrast, you'll see a typical hard drive in the classic iPod. Don't get me wrong, the classic iPod is a great product. It holds more than a nano and doesn't get lost so easily. But, you have to treat it a little more kindly than a nano. Nanos shine for people who work out, commute, or have hectic lives.
Of course we can't talk abou the iPod nano without mentioning its size. One of the cool advantages of a flash drive is that it can be much smaller than a traditional hard disk. The iPod nano's size is a terrific advantage over the classic. It fits in a jack pocket, a small purse, and is light on a workout armband.
Where are we now? The third generation iPod nano (the 3G nano) launched September 5, 2007. The release was a major step forward for users wanting games and video playback. The size of the 3G was widened to make room for the graphics.
For those of you who understand such things, the 3G has a pixel density of 204 ppi shown in a 320x240 QVGA display. For the rest of us, that means the images are incredibly sharp.
As far as games, the nano 3G delivers with three to start. A healthy variety are available for download at iTunes and other download sites.
Now that you understand where the nano came from, go enjoy yours!
Who Invented the iPod Nano
