iPod Nano (7th Generation) in Black
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Developer | Apple Inc. |
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Manufacturer | Apple |
Product family | iPod |
Type | Portable media player / Digital audio player |
Retail availability | September 7, 2005 – present |
Operating system | 1.3.1 (1st Gen) 1.1.3 (2nd-3rd Gen) 1.0.4 (4th Gen) 1.0.2 (5th Gen) 1.2 (6th Gen) 1.0.4 (7th Gen) |
Storage | From 1-16 GB flash memory |
Display |
1G-2G: 176 × 132 px, 1.5 in (38 mm), color LCD 3G-4G: 320 × 240 px, 2 in (51 mm), color LCD 5G: 240 × 376 px, 2.22 in (56 mm), color LCD 6G: 240 × 240 px, 1.55 in (39 mm), color LCD 7G: 240 × 432 px, 2.5 in (64 mm), color LCD |
Input |
1G-5G: Click wheel 6G-7G: Multi-touch touchscreen |
Connectivity |
1G-6G: 3.5 mm 5 5 headphone jack (TRS connector, 30-pin connector)7G: 3.5 mm headphone jack (TRS connector), Bluetooth 4.0, Lightning connector |
Power | Lithium-ion battery |
Predecessor | iPod Mini |
Related articles |
iPod Classic iPod Shuffle iPod Touch |
Website | www |
1G-6G: 3.5 mm 5 5
The iPod Nano (stylized and marketed as iPod nano) is a portable media player designed and marketed by Apple Inc. The first generation iPod Nano was introduced on September 7, 2005, as a replacement for the iPod Mini. It uses flash memory for storage. The iPod Nano has gone through several differing models, or generations, since its introduction.
Development work on the design of the iPod Nano started only nine months before its launch date. The Nano was launched in two colors (black and white) with two available sizes: 2 GB (roughly 500 songs) and 4 GB (1000 songs). On February 7, 2006, Apple updated the lineup with the 1 GB model (240 songs). Apple also released some accessories, including armbands and silicone "tubes" designed to bring color to the Nano and protect it from scratches, as well as a combination lanyard-earphone accessory that hangs around the neck and avoids the problem of tangled earphone cords. The current models with Bluetooth headphones have a similar advantage.
On September 7, 2005, Apple introduced the iPod Nano at a media event with Steve Jobs pointing to the small watch pocket in his jeans and asking, "Ever wonder what this pocket is for?" Advertising emphasized the iPod Nano's small size: 40 millimetres (1.6 in) wide, 90 millimetres (3.5 in) long, 6.9 millimetres (0.27 in) thick and weighing 42 grams (1.5 oz). The stated battery life was up to 14 hours, while the screen was 176×132 pixels, 38 millimetres (1.5 in) diagonal, displaying 65,536 colors (16-bit color). 1, 2, and 4 GB capacities were available. On November 11, 2011, Apple announced a recall on this model of iPod nano. The recall was issued due to a battery overheat issue. This recall applied to iPod nanos sold between September 2005 and December 2006. A nano submitted to Apple was replaced with a replacement 1st generation. However, shortly after the discontinuation of the 1st generation, Apple has replaced these nanos with newer generations, such as the 6th generation. This recall was discontinued in December of 2016.
On September 25, 2006, Apple updated the Nano line. The second-generation Nano featured scratch-resistant, anodized aluminum casing like the earlier Mini's design; the multiple color choices mirrored those of the Mini as well. However, unlike the second-generation Mini, the button labels were grey instead of matching the Nano's casing (except for the black Nano, which had a black click wheel). The second-generation Nano featured a 40% brighter, "more vibrant" display, a battery life upgrade (from 14 to 24 hours), and storages sizes doubled to 2, 4, and 8 GB models. The second generation also introduced gapless playback of audio files, along with a new search option.