iPod 5th Gen Nano Gets FM Radio!

The wait is finally over.

It is like we've been forever waiting for the icon of the portable mp3 player to add a FM tuner. The wait is finally over. Apple's launch this week of its fifth-generation iPod Nano, the first iPod to include a video camera and a FM tuner drew the attention of tech nerds and bloggers. The video camera would come in handy but the FM tuner was the much anticipated addition! Yes, we can listen to our favorite radio stations once again with this new feature without carrying another cheap mp3 player along us.

How does it work?

The navigation between stations is 'iPod' easy! It is really cool to note that the earphones act as antennas receiving the signal for the FM tuner. This newly launched FM tuner also enables DVR-like, on-demand functionality to live radio, allowing listeners to pause a song from a live radio feed, rewind it or resume listening after switching to another station. Yes, you can pause live radio! Apple is calling this cool new feature as “Live Pause”. Additionally, there is also a feature to tag your favorite songs which are added to the iTunes (when we sync), where it can be bought later via "Buy from FM" platform.

What next?

Oh, did I mention that this new iPod has a built-in pedometer too? You can take a walk with your little iPod listening to your favorite songs (or radio!) and at the same time measuring the number of steps you have walked. Okay, now that this little device has so many cool things stuffed like a Christmas stocking, I was wondering what else could be added? I am sure that you would agree that Apple should add a FM transmitter along with the FM tuner. Personally, I am tired of these cheap FM transmitters that do not transmit quality sound to my car speakers. If apple can add that feature to the Nano, it will definitely make the long car rides more pleasurable.

by Helen