Apple iPod nano 2G (RED) 4 GB, 8 GB Specs (MA725LL/A*)
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Officially dubbed the iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition, this iPod nano 2G configuration has a red aluminum housing and a white clickwheel. Internally, it is identical to the standard iPod nano 2G. It uses 4 GB or 8 GB of flash memory, capable of supporting 1000 or 2000 songs and "up to" 25,000 iPod nano-viewable photos, but not video playback.
Hardware enhancements for all iPod nano 2G models compared to the original iPod nano include longer battery life (a reported 24 hours), and a brigher 1.5 inch (diagonal) LCD display. The software was improved with a search engine.
Also see: What are the differences between the standard second generation iPod nano models?
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| Introduction Date: |
October 13, 2006* |
Discontinued Date: |
September 5, 2007 |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
*The 4 GB configuration was introduced October 13, 2006 and the 8 GB configuration was introduced on November 3, 2006. |
| Processor Type: |
Samsung ARM* |
Processor Speed: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*Apple provides no information on the processor used in the iPod nano 2G models, but it uses an Apple branded processor, believed to be a Samsung ARM. For in-depth speculation regarding all of the chips used, please refer to the iPod nano 2G "autopsy" from the always excellent ArsTechnica. |
| Onboard RAM: |
N/A |
Storage Capacity: |
4 GB, 8 GB |
| Song Capacity: |
1000, 2000 |
Photo Capacity: |
25,000 |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the 4 GB configuration can hold "up to" 1000 songs and the 8 GB configuration 2000 songs in "128-Kbps AAC format". All models can hold "up to" 25,000 photos. It does not support video playback. |
| USB Support: |
Sync & Charge |
Firewire Support: |
None |
| Details: |
All second generation iPod nano models are capable of charging and syncing by USB via the dock connector. Firewire "400" is not supported. |
| Connectivity: |
USB |
Ports: |
Dock, Headphone* |
| Details: |
Apple reports that this model provides "USB through dock connector."
*Ports include the "dock connector [and] stereo minijack". |
| Case Type: |
Handheld |
Form Factor: |
iPod nano 2G |
| Housing Color: |
Red |
Controller: |
"ClickWheel" |
| Details: |
Aluminum case -- available exclusively in red. |
| Built-in Display: |
1.5" 16-bit LCD |
Display Resolution: |
176x132 |
| Details: |
The iPod nano 2G models have a "1.5-inch (diagonal) color LCD [display] with LED backlight". Apple reports that the second generation models are brighter than the original and the software includes a brightness control. |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Ion |
Battery Life (Music): |
24 Hours |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the iPod nano 2G provides "up to" 24 hours of music playback.
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| Battery Life (Photos): |
5 Hours |
Battery Life (Video): |
N/A |
| Details: |
The iPod nano 2G models provide "up to" 5 hours of photo slideshows with music. Apple provides no support for video playback. |
| Full-Charge Time: |
"About 3 Hours" |
Model Number: |
MA725LL/A* |
| Details: |
*This model number is for the 4 GB configuration. The 8 GB configuration is MA899LL/A. |
| Dimensions: |
3.5 x 1.6 x 0.26 |
Avg. Weight: |
1.41 ounces |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth. |
| Mac Support: |
MacOS X 10.3.9 |
Windows Support: |
Windows 2000/XP |
| Details: |
Apple reports that this iPod is compatible with a "Macintosh computer with a USB 2.0 port, MacOS X 10.3.9 or later, and iTunes 7 or later."
It is compatible with a "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, and iTunes 7 or later." |
| Audio Support: |
Apple reports that the iPod nano 2G models support "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, WAV, [and] AIFF." |
| Photo Support: |
Apport reports that the iPod nano 2G models sync iPod-viewable photos in "JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats". |
| Incl. Accessories: |
Ships with "earphones, USB cable, [and] dock adapter." |
| Original Price: |
US$199, $249 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$130-US$160 |
| Details: |
Please note that on average the estimated current retail pricing of used systems is updated twice a year (please refer to the date on the bottom of the page for the date last updated).
Photo Credit: Apple Computer. |
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