The new iPod nano processor

Dismantling of a new multimedia player iPod nano seventh generation from Apple showed the presence of some changes in comparison with the model of the previous generation.

The most important feature of the seventh-generation nano is the new chip from Samsung, which includes an ARM processor and 64MB of memory DDR SDRAM. And as a new memory module has been selected flash-memory from SanDisk. In previous models, installed memory from Toshiba.

Among other features of the new player should be noted redesigned user interface, included in the of 16 new kinds of clocks and improved sports facilities, eliminating the need for additional sensor Nike + to monitor your runs and walks. Updated software will be available to owners and last year's iPod models.

The new model has the same multi-display with a resolution of 240 × 240 pixels, and the past pattern. Experts from iFixit, the dismantling model, noted the complexity of the process, with the possible replacement of parts player repair.

One of the nice features of the new player is its price. When originally planned price of $ 149 and $ 179 on a model with 8GB and 16GB of memory respectively, the prices now on these models is $ 129 and $ 149.

[via AppleInsider]