Apple announced a replacement to the iPod mini line today. The iPod nano. The iPod nano comes in 2GB and 4GB flavors and offers a smaller/sleeker package:
- 1000 songs in your pocket - Color display, can support photos - Click wheel navigation - 80% smaller in volume than the original iPod. 1.5 ounces - 1/2 the thickness of the iPod mini - Supports the dock connector - 14 hour rechargeable battery - Flash memory instead of a hard drive - New graphical clock, games, stopwatch, lap timer, screen lock - White and Black models available. - $199 and $249 for 2GB and 4GB models
Last minute rumors of the "nano" appeared on Page 2 but was met with skepticism. Meanwhile, legitimate reports that Apple would be moving the iPod mini line to a flash based design appeared in late August based on supply deals made with Samsung.
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