Next iPod Nano to have Zune-like dimensions?

iLounge reports the new iPod Nano 4G will totally throw out the squat dwarfism of the current Nano design to fit in 1.5:1 widescreen screen like on an iPhone or Touch. That's a bummer: I actually love the current Nano, finding it a perfect compromise between complete pocketability and a full-featured MP3 player that can handle video.

iPod Nano 4G a Zune-Alike [iLounge]

[#1 posted by Latente , July 30, 2008 9:17 AM]

i lol'd

all the glory to the iZune.

[#2 posted by crby35 , July 30, 2008 9:33 AM]

Nice iPod mini. Is that considered retro design or not since it's only been 4 years...

[#3 posted by Jack , July 30, 2008 9:41 AM]

So the Nano becomes the Mini?

Please tell me they will still make Shuffles. That's the best one there is.

[#4 posted by booticon , July 30, 2008 10:17 AM]

"Next iPhone Nano", eh? :P

[#5 posted by John Brownlee , July 30, 2008 10:21 AM]

I hate it when you guys make me look like the idiot I am. Fixing!

[#6 posted by Anonymous , July 30, 2008 11:45 AM]

It looks like the iPod Mini, and thank goodness. That was a great design, so great that the Zune copied it.

[#7 posted by Nicksy , July 31, 2008 12:26 AM]

You are dead wrong Mr. Occasional BoingBoing poster... the new dimensions are a mistake. The "gum wrapper" style nano make for much better pockatability, as well as hand-holding navagation. The only advantage of the square is larger screen size, which is negligible considering how small both screens are.