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. [Anonymous]

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

2. [Latente]

   i lol’d

   all the glory to the iZune.

3. [crby35]

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

4. [Jack]

   So the Nano becomes the Mini?

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

5. [booticon]

   “Next iPhone Nano”, eh?

6. [Nicksy]

   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.

7. [John Brownlee]

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