Original Release Date: September 7, 2005
Capacity: 1 - 4 GB
Connection: Firewire (limited) / USB
Compatibility: Mac / Windows
Battery Life: 14 hours
Development work on the design of the iPod nano started only nine months before its launch date. Apple 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 tangling earphone cords.
Testing by technology-enthusiast website Ars Technica has shown that even after being sat on, dropped by a jogger, dropped four times from a car moving at various speeds, then being driven over twice by the car, and finally dropped from nine feet onto concrete, the unit’s screen was damaged but it could still play music. The unit finally stopped playing music after being thrown 40 feet into the air and landing on concrete.
Steve on April 21st, 2008 at 12:05 pm says:
I got an ipod nano when they first came out. Unfortunately the early ones scratched very easily so I have to be careful with it. Still works well though particularly with the Nike+ kit for running. It’s great for the gym too.
Sarah on April 21st, 2008 at 9:49 pm says:
I got my ipod nano a couple of xmas’s ago whilst at uni, mainly for using on the train between shrewsbury and liverpool and walking to lectures. it was a big upgrade from the tiny mp3 player and is good to take on holiday when connected to the ideck. i now find i cant walk for long distances without music (lol)
Gregg on June 11th, 2008 at 3:22 pm says:
I own one and i LOVE it! I found it lying in the street, and no one claimed it, so it’s now all mine! I had to buy all the acessories, like charger and USB cable.
I want to get a iPod Touch later.
Akini Denu on August 5th, 2008 at 2:33 pm says:
I think this is damn pie
AL on August 18th, 2008 at 10:09 am says:
I own an ipod nano 2gb…and i still love it!!!…got it 4 months after it got released and now much improvement have taken place with the nano and its pretty much cooler…..but what i like in the 1st gen more is it thin design….and nw i own an ipod shuffle 2 gen…love it too….u can put it any were…..and planin of buyin an ipod classic 160gb or an itouch
alex on September 2nd, 2008 at 6:02 pm says:
battery sucks