I still can't figure out how to open up the player, but the new 8GB player is thinner than the 2GB iPod Nano 2nd gen clones, as you will see from the pics. The 8GB actually has the feel of the nano, but it still uses the same firmware (for now). If anyone has suggestions on how to open this player up, please let me know (i do know how to open 2nd gen ones, but this one is built differently).
I have verified this is a REAL 8GB player via formatting and such and my supplier is reliable and does not deal in hacked players at all.
So far i only got ones in black and silver and the quantities are limited.