ipod nano or shuffle for gym?? Difference?

sold my shuffle and in the process of getting a nano...
the display sold it to me...

the coolness is a plus but i still think my mobiblu DAH-1500i is cooler...

I'd prefer the Nano, personally. I like being able to pick my music and use playlists (one for running, one for lifting...)

Either one would be suitable for exercise since they both use static ram for music storage! 🙂

"Can you use 'Autofill' on the nano like you can with the shuffle?"

Yes.

Matt

Is that documented anywhere? Im thinking of buying a nano, but I want to use it to work out, and want to double check that it uses flash instead of a harddrive.

Yes, it is documented in the technical specifications for the nano, as follows: "Stores data via USB flash drive." This statement is found in the tech specs under "capacity" here: http://www.apple.com/ipodnano/specs.html.

Thx, guess i read too fast for my own good sometimes.

the mobiblu dah-1500i is not that cool. no way its cooler than a nano. maybe cooler than the shuffle.

after using a mobiblu for a couple of days here are some cons...

buttons really feel cheap and are not easy to use

screen is too short. titles scroll and that takes a long time to read

interface is pretty bad. song navigation is a nightmare. its like using windows file manager without a mouse

reading song titles while navigating is a pain.

sound quality is just awful. we compared it side by side with a shuffle, mini and regular ipod. sound level is substantially lower and flatter. need to use all the weird effects to make it sound decent.

thickness. the mobiblu volume is great. nice and small. instead of making it a cube, why not make it 3 times as long and 1/3 as thick?

proprietary cable to charge and connect. i ipod has the same problem i guess with the dock connector. but at least there are tons of people making that cable. lose your mobiblu connector and you are hosed.

so, interface lousy, sound quality lousy, too thick, buttons no good, not a real color display... yeah, its cooler than the nano. (sarcasm)

my opinion mate...
that is why i placed i still think

I am not asking you to agree...am i?

I would easily go for the nano as it has sharp looks, double space for £39 more, actually has a screen (being colour is an amazing bonus)and is just like the larger ipods but in a handy size. easy choice really...

Apple´s designers have done a great job with this new iPod. It is incedibly small and offers the same and more features as the iPod. The storage space is quite a lot for such a small thing.

Have you tried it? Would like to buy it, but treading cautiosly, its the first release. . .

And with my luck, ill buy it and they'll come out w/ a bigger capacity one by christmas.

you can't possibly ask anyone to agree with the statement that the mobiblu is cooler or in anyway better than the nano. the radio and the recording are small pluses but come on, the mobiblu is second rate all the way.

I had the same issue as you. I started with my 40 GB iPod to use at the gym, then it became a Mini, then a Shuffle.

It's very small and light to take to the gym (Nano). It's the same length as a credit card but cut about 1/2 inch to its width.

This Nano was intended to replace my Mini which is in my car, but it's definitely gym material. However, I wouldn't take it to the gym until they made a case for it. I don't want excessive scratches and it might be vulnerable to sweat as well.

When it comes to the gym, bigger is not always better, and I do enjoy using my shuffle. I never needed a screen while working out because if I don't like the song, I just skip to the next one. The only reason why you would get a Nano to work out are: you prefer a screen (which is beautiful, BTW) and the functions of an iPod Photo. If you're on a budget and want this model, consider the 2 GB version. 500 songs in the gym would last your for days. I only average 1-2 hours in the gym daily and my playlist of 200 is more than enough to satisfy my needs.

am i asking anyone to agree?
just ignore my opinion if don't agree...
and get back to your homework...

I am not here to defend mobiblu because i have no part of the company...
though it seems like you have a part of apple?