BabyBre Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Dh desperately needs a new ipod for his birthday. He primarily uses it to workout (hard!). Not really interested in a camera, movie camera, or watching videos. The new Nano is itty bitty with a touch screen instead of a wheel. Who loves it? Who hates it? The ipod Touch is big but pretty slim. I've heard that even in an armband, it's not very fun to workout with because it's just too big. I have a friend who said her dh's has actually shorted out from sweat during a workout! Wireless internet access is a benefit, but I not really a major selling point for me. Who loves it? Who hates it? TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Shuffle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieW in Texas Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 There are a couple of the old-style nanos on the refurbished apple website. Maybe one of those? http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/ipod/ipod_nano?mco=MTkyNDcxMDI Scroll down until you get to them. They're about halfway down the page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lilreds in NC Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 If he wants it to work out, I'd probably get the Nano. It does have a touch screen now, and you can even get a watch band to hold it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyBre Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 This will replace his old Nano (2nd Generation, maybe?), so I don't think he'll be happy with a Shuffle (no playlists). My worry is that the new Nano touch screen will be too small. Anyone with big man hands find it too small? I'm checking out the last Nano version, a 5th Generation. That's the one I have and it's just an upgrade from dh's old one, plus a few extras like a video camera, but he won't care much about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Shuffles playlists fine, menu is audio. Current nano generation seems ergonomically weak due to tiny screen size, last years nano ( rectangular) better. Imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 If it's strictly for working out, I'd definitely go with the Shuffle or Nano and NOT the Touch. It's too bulky for working out, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4our4 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 I have the Touch and love it. Wireless is nice and I've added kids games to keep them off my phone. Wouldn't use it to workout though - too big. I've got another mp3 player for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelbe5 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Just for workout, get the Nano. Compact and easy to use. Did you know you can get a wristband and wear it as a watch? Very cool! My dh treated himself to a refurbished one recently and it is neat! We do own touches and I love my touch but I see the benefit of the new Nano. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 One complaint that I have heard about the newer Nano's touchscreen, is that people who like to put it in their pocket, find that the screen activates itself fairly easy (especially if they are working out or walking). I have also heard that the screen doesn't handle much wear and tear. When I was researching them around Christmas for dd, many people were looking to buy the older version of Nano, even though the newer one had been out for a while, due to the newest Nano's issues. I would not buy a Touch for working out. I would buy a shuffle for working out. If it was out of the question, then an older Nano. If that isn't an option, I would get the newer Nano with a warranty. I wouldn't even bother with a touch for working out....I would switch brands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clementine Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 My dh is a runner and he listens to a shuffle. He doesn't want to mess around with picking specific songs while running. He just has the shuffle filled with great songs & let's it play. A touch would be too big for his liking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyBre Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 Thanks so much, All! You've helped a lot. I think I'll order up a Nano 5th Generation. Dh is fairly resistant to change and I can see him getting easily frustrated with the little touch screen on the new Nano! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Honestly, if it's for working out, I'd get the shuffle. It's perfect for working out. You can store multiple playlists, and chose to play them in order or shuffled. It's under $50, so if it gets lost, it's not the end of the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyBre Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 Ok, a question about the Shuffle then. If you have certain playlists set up on iTunes and sync to your Shuffle, how do you call up your Workout Playlist or whichever if there is no visual menu? I think one poster mentioned the menu is audible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaTanya Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Ok, a question about the Shuffle then. If you have certain playlists set up on iTunes and sync to your Shuffle, how do you call up your Workout Playlist or whichever if there is no visual menu? I think one poster mentioned the menu is audible? When one playlist isn't enough You probably have multiple playlists in iTunes on your computer. One for your commute. One for the gym. One for just relaxing. Sync all those playlists to iPod shuffle, and you can play the perfect mix for whatever mood strikes you. VoiceOver tells you the name of each playlist, so it's easy to switch between them and find the one you want without looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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