The Age-Old Adage: You Can Put Lipstick on a Pig, But It's Still a Pig

As Jon Rettinger from Technobuffalo explains, "you can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still going to be a pig." This adage is particularly relevant when it comes to Apple's latest rumored IPod Nano device. The current generation IPod Nano has been a bit of a disappointment for many users, and Apple is expected to revamp the design with the next-generation model.

The Current State of the IPod Nano

When Jon Rettinger reviewed the current generation IPod Nano, he expressed his dissatisfaction with the device's functionality and design. The 1.5-inch touchscreen, although smaller than previous models, was still a letdown for many users. The lack of improvement in this area is a significant concern for Apple, as the IPod Nano has been one of the company's more popular devices.

A Camera, But Not Just Any Camera

The alleged parts leaked out over the weekend reveal that the next-generation IPod Nano will feature a camera in the upper right-hand corner. However, it's unlikely to be a high-resolution camera, similar to those found on other Apple devices. Instead, it may be a low-resolution camera that allows for basic picture-taking capabilities. This is not exactly what users were hoping for, but it's still better than nothing.

The Camera's Impact on Battery Life

One of the drawbacks of the current IPod Nano is its battery life. The addition of a camera will likely require a shrinking of the component parts, resulting in a smaller physical battery. While this may lead to lower battery life, it's not necessarily a bad thing. A smaller battery can make the device feel lighter and more portable.

A Clip That Saved the Day

One feature that Jon Rettinger did like about the IPod Nano was its clip. The clip took cues from the IPod Shuffle and added a convenient way to attach the device to clothing or bags. It's possible that this feature will be carried over to the next-generation model, which would be a welcome change.

The Same Old Design

Despite the addition of a camera, the alleged parts leaked out reveal that many other features will remain the same as the current IPod Nano. The 30-pin connector, 3.5 millimeter headset jack, volume buttons, and power/lock button will all still be present. While this may not be exciting news for users who were hoping for a major redesign, it's better than nothing.

Credibility and Speculation

The location of the screws on the alleged parts is very typical of Apple's design philosophy. This lends some credibility to the rumor, but it's essential to remember that these are just leaked specs and may not necessarily represent the final product. It's possible that Apple will make significant changes to the design before the IPod Nano is released.

Excitement and Disappointment

So, will the camera be enough to excite users about the next-generation IPod Nano? Probably not. The device still feels like it needs a major redesign to truly impress. However, for those who are looking for a basic MP3 player or a way to attach their music to their clothing, the IPod Nano might still be worth considering.

Conclusion

The rumored IPod Nano device is a mixed bag. While the addition of a camera may not be exactly what users were hoping for, it's better than nothing. The device's design, on the other hand, feels like it needs a significant overhaul to truly impress. As with any Apple product, it's essential to wait and see how the final product turns out before making any judgments.

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wheel and the typical average traditional ipod nano design when i did my review of the ipod nano I really lamented how it worked the functionality this was not a very eloquent package to me at all I was hopeful that apple would perhaps your redesign what might be considered their non ipod touch flagship ipod i know it's a weird thing to say but the ipod nano is definitely one of the more popular ipod devices and this has been a really tough sell i believe for the company so the alleged parts show a camera that we're going to have in the upper right-hand corner it's going to require a shrinking of the component part so we'll see a smaller battery this is not necessarily a less or not it says lower battery life but a smaller physical battery will see a shrinking of the components and we'll see a smaller clip one of the things that i really did like about the ipod nano was that clip which or took cues from the ipod shuffle everything else will be the same spot 30 pin connector 3.5 millimeter headset jack on the top you'll have the volume buttons which i do like the physical volume buttons and we'll also have your power and a lock button camera that we're going to get here i wouldn't expect a higher illusion camera probably the same thing we see in the last generation ipod touches very low resolution shirt and shoot pictures I don't know it's going to use it it will probably give you minutes of enjoyment for your ipod nano letting some sort of credibility to these alleged specs are the location of the screws are very sort of typical apple as we've seen from the last generation tear down from I fix it the screws are located in the same spot which does lend a little bit of credibility to this rumor take this all with a grain of salt we might see a complete redesign these parts that we sign might just be a prototype and one design Apple is considering but if these are realness are these are what we see in the next generation ipod nano will you guys be excited is a camera enough to make you go out and buy one or buy another one do you like the design do not like design I really want to hear what you guys have to say if you want to go back and check out my review of the current generation ipod nano all them links will be down below i'm jon rettinger from TechnoBuffalo see the next video you\n"