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Only 0.26 of an inch thin and 1.41 ounces light, iPod nano packs a lot into its diminutive design. This portable MP3 music player has up to 24 hours of battery life. 4GB of storage, and a bright color display. The dock connector that fits an entire ecosystem of iPod accessories. With features like these, iPod nano changes the way you experience your music and more.

Look like a rock star
Your music says a lot about you. So should your iPod nano. A super-slim design says you always have room for music ” up to 1,000 songs, in fact. Durable anodized aluminum says you won't let the rough and tumble of everyday life ruin your groove.

Carry a tune (or 1,000)
Choose a 4GB iPod nano and add a soundtrack to your life. Just use iTunes to import your CDs, shop for 99¢ songs on the iTunes Store, then sync them to iPod nano. Possibly the world's coolest photo album, iPod nano holds up to 12,500 snapshots. iPod nano plays audiobooks and podcasts from the iTunes Store, too.

Play more encores
Imagine what you could do in a day. Fly around the world. Watch two sunsets. Listen to your iPod nano. Up to 24 hours of battery life means the hits just keep on coming. Whether you're exercising, commuting, or rocking a road trip, iPod nano may just outplay you.

Light up the stage
While it can't stop the rain, iPod nano might make your day a bit brighter. 40% brighter, to be exact. Album art pops and slideshows stun on the iPod nano's dazzling display. That means everything looks as good as it sounds.

Go on tour
Add accessories and your music stays with you at home and on the go. Of course, iPod nano itself makes a great accessory. Wear up to 1,000 songs around your neck. Run with up to five days of skip-free music on your arm.

Music

Finding and playing music on iPod nano is simple. Menu options let you browse by artist, composer, album, song, genre, or playlist. Want to mix things up? Click Shuffle Songs. iPod nano makes your music look as good as it sounds, thanks to a 1.5-inch color display. Album art appears alongside your song titles, so you see your music as you play it. And when you dare to wear iPod nano, that display guarantees you'll say a lot without saying a word.

Podcasts
The iTunes Store features thousands of free podcasts ” radio-type shows you subscribe to ” including indie favorites and offerings from such big names as ABC News, Comedy Central, ESPN, PBS, NPR, and many more. Browse and subscribe to podcasts, then sync them to your iPod nano and listen anytime, anywhere. Podcasts appear in their own menu on your iPod nano, so you can navigate them easily.

Audiobooks
The digital shelves of the iTunes Store are stocked with thousands of audiobooks ” including such exclusives as the entire Harry Potter series ” so you can catch up on your reading wherever iPod nano takes you. Browse audiobooks in their own menu on your iPod nano. iPod nano automatically recognizes where you left off reading and bookmarks your place. You can even change the reading speed to suit you.

Photos
iPod nano holds up to 12,500 photos you can sync from your Mac or Windows PC via iTunes. Use the Click Wheel to scroll through photo thumbnails the same way you scroll through song titles. To see a photo full-screen, click the center button. You can even view photo slideshows, complete with music. Just select Slideshow Settings and choose the time between slides, the transition effect, and the music.

Extras
Calendars, contacts, and the World Clock appear in the Extras menu, along with a few more handy items. Take the Screen Lock, for example. Spin the Click Wheel to choose a four-digit combination and protect your iPod nano from prying eyes. If you forget your combination, you can reset it at your next sync. Or use the built-in Stopwatch to log your best times. When it's finally time to play, iPod nano features four fun games: Music Quiz, Solitaire, Brick, and Parachute.

Settings
Customize menus, check capacity, change your language, change how your iPod nano sounds and more, all from the Settings menu. Click About to see how many songs are on your iPod nano and how much capacity you have left. Click Main Menu to select what items appear in your Main Menu. Tweak the built-in equalizer. Or set a maximum volume limit. Everything you need ” from backlight timer to audiobook speed ” appears in the Settings menu.

Apple iPod nano 4GB Green
Apple iPod nano 4GB Green
Apple iPod nano 4GB Green

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Size and weight
  • Height: 3.5 inches
  • Width: 1.6 inches
  • Depth: 0.26 inch
  • Weight: 1.41 ounces
In the box
  • iPod nano
  • Earphones
  • USB 2.0 cable
  • Dock adapter
  • Quick Start guide
Capacity
  • 4GB flash drive
  • Holds up to 1,000 songs in 128-Kbps AAC format
  • Holds up to 12,500 iPod nano-viewable photos
  • Stores data via USB flash drive
Display
  • 1.5-inch (diagonal) liquid crystal display with blue-white LED backlight
  • 176-by-132-pixel resolution, .168-mm dot pitch
  • Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously
Audio
  • Skip-free playback
  • Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
  • Audio formats supported: AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
  • User-configurable maximum volume limit
Headphones
  • Earphones
  • Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
  • Impedance: 32 ohms
Mac system requirements
  • Macintosh computer with USB 2.0 port
  • Mac OS X v10.3.9 or later
  • iTunes 7 or later
Windows system requirements
  • PC with USB 2.0
  • Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or later, or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later
  • iTunes 7 or later
  • Input and output
  • Dock connector
  • 3.5-mm stereo headphone jack
  • Power and battery
  • Built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery
  • Music playback time: Up to 24 hours when fully charged
  • Photo slideshow with music viewing time: Up to 5 hours when fully charged
  • Charging via USB or FireWire to computer system or power adapter (sold separately)
  • Fast-charge time: about 1.5 hours (charges up to 80% of battery capacity)
  • Full-charge time: about 3 hours