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September 28, 2005
Apple Computer has promised to would replace defective iPod nano screens that have cracked after a flurry of complaints.
According to reports in the Wall Street Journal, a "vendor quality problem" caused cracking on a small number of iPod nano screens, said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide product marketing. The problem affected "less than one-tenth of 1%" of the nanos shipped, Schiller said.
Affected customers simply need to contact Apple to arrange a free replacement unit.
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September 26, 2005
A number of iPod nano owners are complaining about the device’s screen getting scratched too easily reports iLounge. Apple's support forum contains several hundred postings discussing the flaw, with some claiming that their nano's screen is unreadable because of the scratches. The majority of nano owners made it clear that the device was not treated badly and said pockets, fingernails and soft cloths all caused extreme scuffing.
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September 21, 2005
According to American Technology Research analyst Shaw Wu, black models of the iPod nano are outselling white models. "Our checks continue to indicate good iPod nano sales, albeit not great," Wu said in a research noted obtained by iLounge. "Black nanos are selling well, while white nanos continue to lag. We are hearing that Apple grossly underestimated demand for the $249 black 4GB iPod nano and is realigning its supply chain to meet this demand dynamic."
"In the meantime, we believe some customers looking for a black 4GB iPod nano end up buying a black 2GB nano or white 4 GB nano as a compromise," he said. "We continue to believe that iPod nano may need a storage upgrade and/or price cut to spur sales beyond black 4GB iPod nanos."
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September 16, 2005
Taiwan vendors of non-brand name flash-based MP3 players have reduced their retail prices by 10-20% for 512MB models and 20-35% for 1GB models in an effort to avoid potential stagnant sales or excess inventory due to the launch of Apple Computer's iPod nano reports DigiTimes
Although Apple has not yet announced when and at what retail prices the iPod nano will be launched in the Asia market, source claim that USA prices indicate that the iPod nano will have a large competitive impact on the Taiwan market.
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September 15, 2005
Speck Products, which offers iPod cases, today announced nine new iPod nano cases that will be on retail shelves in October.
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September 11, 2005
There is a debate on whether Apple's iPod Nano infringes on Creative's Zen Nano Plus. According to Apple haters (I kid) - the Creative Zen Nano Plus launched before the iPod Nano, it's a flash-based player - the iPod Nano is a flash-based player, the Creative Zen Nano Plus is available in black or white - the iPod Nano is available in black or white - so the iPod Nano totally copied from Creative the Zen Nano Plus
According to the register, a Creative spokesman acknowledged Apple's use of the Nano name long after the Zen's arrival, and confirmed that the company's legal department was also aware of the matter. However, he would not comment on any action Creative may or may not take.
Louis D. Brandeis School of Law professor Lars Smith told The Mac Observer that, while Apple's use of the word "nano" after Creative had already established it in the marketplace may seem like infringement, such a claim requires a multi-factored test by a court, which includes comparing the marks' look ("Zen" is much more prominent on Creative's page than "Nano," he pointed out), typical consumer knowledge, the junior user's intent (which would be Apple's intent, in this case) and more.
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Kensington this week unveiled the SX 2000 Speakers. The SX 2000 Speakers for iPod combines speaker technology from NXT with an industrial design that complements the iPod and the new iPod nano. Thanks to breakthrough flat-panel SurfaceSound speaker technology from NXT, the speakers deliver superior bass, more balanced sound, and a wider "sweet spot" versus traditional cone speakers writes ipodnn.
"Unlike traditional speakers, the SX 2000 Speakers for iPod truly fill the room with sound from both the front and rear of the speaker -- and at higher volume levels." Kensington's SX 2000 speakers' price point has been fixed at US $159.99.
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September 7, 2005
Apple today introduced the iPod nano, a full-featured iPod that holds 1,000 songs yet is thinner than a standard #2 pencil and weighing only 1.5 ounces. The iPod nano comes in two models-the 4GB iPod nano holds up to 1,000 songs and the 2GB iPod nano holds up to 500 songs. Other features include Apple's innovative Click Wheel for precise, one-handed navigation, and its ultra-portable design fits into even the smallest pocket. The iPod nano is available immediately, the 4GB model is priced at just $249 and the 2GB model is priced at just $199, with both models available in stunning white or black designs.
ipod nano press release
iPod Nano Combines Beauty, Function
ipod nano at ilounge
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