Hi Courtney,
You asked earlier whether the iPod Nano has a built-in mic. I have a
4th generation Nano, and this model does not have a built-in mic, but
I believe that the 5th generation Nano added one, along with a speaker
and FM radio. On the 4G Nano you could make voice recordings if you
used the Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic -- the same earbuds that
came as a pack-in with your iPod Touch. It's been a while since I
tried out the voice recording on this device, but as I recall they
appear in your iTunes library when you sync your device, similar to
the way that it works with Voice Memos on the iPhone and iPod Touch.
The iPod Nano 4G was the first of the Apple iDevices to incorporate
VoiceOver access into the device controls, so it was extensively
discussed, here and elsewhere, when it came out. I suspect some list
members can tell you about the 5G. Alternatively, you can visit the
mobile ilounge site from your iPod Touch:
http://www.ilounge.com/mobile
Look up "Reviews" and scroll down to the page for "iPods" under the
reviews listed by category and double tap. The ilounge site is very
useful for reviews, news items -- especially for new products, and
tutorials, but is much more easily read on iPhone or iPod Touch.
I still quite like and use my Nano. The smaller form factor is great
for audiobooks, and since the device is optimized for music and audio
listening (rather than general apps), it's easier to scroll to places
in tracks, do ratings, and use the (limited set of) equalizer
settings. More convenient to take along to a gym, or other places
where you might not want to carry the larger iPod Touch. The controls
give you more flexibility in browsing your selections compared to the
iPod Shuffle. Since you prefer using your own headphones, you should
be aware that the 5th generation Nano moved the earphone jack closer
to the dock connector area than was true for the 4th generation Nano.
That might mean that if you wanted to listed while charging your Nano,
you'd have to get an extender cable, but you can probably use the
lapel mic product you have for this. The problem is that otherwise
the wider plugs of most headphones can't be plugged in at the same
time as the USB docking cable even though the narrow plugs around the
pack-in headset (earbuds) will work. The lapel mic has a narrow base
for plugging in, so it should also work for you as an intermediary
between the earphone jack and your headphones.
HTH. Cheers,
Esther
On Aug 6, 2010, Courtney Curran wrote:
Hi,
Are the voice memos on the Ipod Nano accessible?
Courtney
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