Things I want for my iPod nano

Following up on my gushing first 24 hours report from yesterday, I'd like to point out a few things that I find lacking in the iPod nano, and some bits and pieces I'd like added down the road.

First and foremost, Apple needs to release black peripherals for the black iPod nano. I think it is ridiculous that my black iPod nano came with the same white earbuds that come with the white ones. I also think it is ridiculous that these same white earbuds are what have come with the U2 iPod. I kind of like the idea of the lanyard earbuds, and I'd be tempted to buy one if Apple has the common sense to make them in black too.

There are two other must-haves if I am really going to consider replacing my 60GB iPod with the nano: First, there needs to be a new camera connector for the iPod nano, either from Apple or from a third party that will allow me to transfer pics over to the nano just like I do with the 60GB iPod. This should be doable, if only Apple will allow for this possibility. They may not, because they may want to keep people spending more money for the feature-rich and larger 60GB iPod. The other thing I really need is a little more tricky, because I don't even know if it is possible with the iPod nano's current architecture: audio recording attachment. I want an iTalk type device that clicks on the bottom and makes this thing record voice memos. That would be the coolest.

And, finally, here's a short list of third party peripherals that are feasible, I hope to see, and I will buy:

A black SendStation PocketDock for the iPod nano (preferably with a USB-mini port, so I can use the same USB cable I use to charge my RAZR, connect my PSP to my Powerbook, and connect my Nikon D70 to my Powerbook. One cable = good mobility.
A cigarette-lighter car charger/radio transmitter/dock for the iPod nano.
A PC-Card adapter that will slide into the 15-inch Powerbook I am getting that will serve as an iPod nano dock

If you build any of these things, and you got the idea from this post, then I want a freebie. Thanks!

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Hannah Jane

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September 25 2005 at 3:21 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Maurice Turner

The PC Card thing would be cool but the specs aren't working in our favor. PC Card spec: 85 | 54 | 5 mm iPod nano spec: 90 | 40 | 7 mm Sometimes thin just isn't thin enough, and I REALLY can't see how Apple could shave 30% of thickness for the 2G nano.

September 11 2005 at 2:52 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

C.K. Sample, III

Ha, Trevor! The 12-inch and the new 15-inch are both work machines, so it's being transfered to another person in my department. Sorry.

September 11 2005 at 12:02 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Eric J

I hope some hardware manufacturer is reading that Nano/PCMCIA bit... brilliant idea

September 11 2005 at 11:41 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Johann Loke

3 things basically: 1. More GB 2. FW Syncing 3. Improved Headphone Jack Module (coz that jack is looking dodgy)

September 11 2005 at 11:29 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Gar

I really doubt there will be black earbuds. There are a million available on the market to use. The white ears and wires are a signature item for Apple and their iPod line, you see them everywhere you look and think of an iPod.

September 11 2005 at 11:20 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

henrrrik

White earbuds are an essential part of the iPod brand, I doubt Apple will change that. White earbuds=iPod. Black earbuds=Any old discman.

September 11 2005 at 11:11 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

C.K. Sample, III

Rob, although there is no vibrating alarm, the iPod nano does feature an alarm that plays only once (sounds sort of like "deedle-duh-deedleduh-dee") and is audible without the headphones.

September 11 2005 at 9:29 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Rob

What I have always wanted on any iPod and I think it would be especially great on the nano would be a device that would clip on the bottom and allow a vibrating alarm for my downloaded iCal alarms. This tied in with the ability of recording voice messages would make the nano a great replacement for my Palm. I think it is technologically feasible but I don't know if it would be easy especially without Apples blessing.

September 11 2005 at 12:40 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

renata

If you want various iPod accessories in a different color you could probably spraypaint/brush on your desired color.

September 11 2005 at 12:03 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply