iPod Nano: A Dream Come True!

[g/re/p]

I was really impressed when i saw the new Nano, but after checking the system requirements i was not happy - the Nano requires USB 2.0 and does not support FireWire. Only recent macs have USB 2.0 - I wonder what they were smoking in R&D when they made that decision?

[g/re/p]

I just checked the apple discussion forums - some members report being able to connect the Nano via USB 1.0, but it is
very s_l_o_o_o_w when transferring data.

I think another solution may be to install a pci USB 2.0 card if you have a Powermac.

[Amie]

Originally Posted by Browni

kick it hard enough and it will

I hope you were joking. 'Cause I'd hate to have to kill you.

[Amie]

Originally Posted by g/re/p

I was really impressed when i saw the new Nano, but after checking the system requirements i was not happy - the Nano requires USB 2.0 and does not support FireWire. Only recent macs have USB 2.0 - I wonder what they were smoking in R&D when they made that decision?

I have a USB 2.0, so I'm very happy with the iPod nano.

I guess it makes sense: New computers have USB 2.0, and the nano is a new gadget. *shrug*

[mdnky]

Originally Posted by g/re/p

I was really impressed when i saw the new Nano, but after checking the system requirements i was not happy - the Nano requires USB 2.0 and does not support FireWire.

Where did you see those requirements? According to Apple's iPodNano site USB 2.0 is recommended, not required. If you don't have it, it'll just be a bit slow on the updates.

Mac system requirements

• Macintosh computer with USB port (USB 2.0 recommended)
• Mac OS X v10.3.4 or later

Windows system requirements

• PC with USB port or card (USB 2.0 recommended)
• Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later, or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later

I would have liked to see FW support too, but then again it probably wasn't doable with the size & cost constraints.

[Lt Major Burns]

there's also nothing saying you can't add USB2.0 to your mac if you really want it. it'd cost £10 for a PCI card, or a little bit more for a firewire adapter.

[Decado]

and USB 2.0 has been on all macs sold the last 2 years. Maybe it is time to get a new one (and make a kid sister/brother or parent/grandparent happy by selling your old one to them).

[Lt Major Burns]

IMO, i expect a mac to last at least 4 years, before replacement.


also, this is my 1000th post