Who Invented the iPod Nano

The iPod nano is my favoriate technology toy, and might be yours too. If you've wondered who in created the iPod nano this article will fil you in.

Time to find out.

Obivously the iPod nano evolved from Apple Computer as part of the iPod product line. That original iPod was is often credited to Tony Fadell. Tony was part of the team that created the original iPod classic. Who invented the nano? It seems to be a team effort, as no one is being publicly credited with its invention. Let's look at the details of the nano's launch.

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.

There were a couple solid reasons to discontinue the mini in favor of the nano.

First, the nano uses "flash drive storage" instead of a hard disk. Flash drives are a lot more durable. I travel a lot, and my nano gets packed in carry-ons, dropped from hotel desks, and stuffed into my coat pocket all the time. It withstands hot temperatures and has sat in the rental car overnight in Minneapolis in the winter. All without a hiccup.

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.

Then there's the size of the iPod nano. That flash drive storage is a lot smaller than a hard disk would be, and it shows in the nano's size. The first nano was a huge improvement in size. I could put it in my jacket without a bulge. It fit in women's' purses. It didn't add any bulk worn on an armband.

Enough of the history lesson, where are we now? Apple launched the nano 3G (third generation) last fall, September 2007. Why mess with a good thing? To add video playback and games! Users were thrilled.

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.

I wouldn't have thought I'd play games on the nano, but they're atually pretty good. I played Vortex (one of the three games that come with the 3G nano) on a flight home from Minneapolis last month and enjoyed it.

Now you know how the nano came about, and why. Happy playing!

About the Author

Would you like to make the most of your iPod Nano? Lydia Vaughn writes more tips and recommendations for you at her Nanos Reviewed website. This and other unique content 'invented ipod nano' articles are available with free reprint rights.

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