Apple iPod nano (7th Gen/2.5" Multitouch) 16 GB Specs
Identifiers: iPod nano 7th Gen - MD481LL/A* - A1446 - 2601*
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The iPod nano (7th Gen/2.5" Multitouch) features a 2.5" color TFT display (240x432, 220 ppi) and 16 GB of flash storage in an aluminum housing offered in eight colors -- dark gray "slate," silver, purple, pink, yellow, green, blue, and red -- with either a black or white glass front (black for the slate configuration and white for the others).
It resembles a "mini iPod touch" and likewise has a "home" button (like the iPod touch and iPhone, but with a circle icon rather than a square with rounded corners), supports a multitouch interface, and runs an iOS-inspired operating system but it cannot run iOS applications.
Other features include H.264 video playback support (720x576), Bluetooth 4.0 for use with Bluetooth-enabled headphones, speakers, and compatible car stereos, an integrated pedometer, and FM radio with "live pause" functionality as well as Nike+iPod, VoiceOver, and "Shake to Shuffle" support. It does not have a microphone, speaker, or camera.
The 16 GB of flash memory is capable of holding roughly 4000 songs or 14,000 photos, respectively, and Apple estimates that battery life is "up to" 30 hours of music playback or 3.5 hours of video playback when fully charged.
Also see:
- What are the differences between the iPod nano 7th Generation models and the iPod nano 6th Generation models they replaced? Which is better for me? (Pending)
- Which iPods are currently shipping? How many songs does each iPod hold? What are the "pros and cons" of each iPod? Which should I buy? (Pending)
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| Introduction Date: |
September 12, 2012 |
Discontinued Date: |
N/A |
| 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.
Also see: All iPod models introduced in 2012. |
| Processor Type: |
Samsung ARM* |
Processor Speed: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*Apple provides no information on the processor used in the iPod nano (7th Gen) models, but it is believed to be a Samsung ARM like previous models. Should additional information become available, this will be updated. |
| Onboard RAM: |
N/A |
Storage Capacity: |
16 GB |
| Song Capacity: |
4000* |
Photo Capacity: |
14,000* |
| Details: |
*Although Apple no longer officially provides an estimated song or photo capacity for the iPod line, using Apple's former criteria "based on 4 minutes per song and 128-Kbps AAC encoding," this model is capable of holding roughly 4000 songs or 14,000 photos. |
| USB Support: |
Sync & Charge |
Firewire Support: |
None |
| Details: |
The iPod nano (7th Gen) models are capable of charging and syncing by USB via its Lightning connector. |
| Connectivity: |
USB, Audio |
Ports: |
Lightning, Headphone |
| Details: |
The iPod nano (7th Gen) models have a "Lightning" port that connects to a computer via USB. |
| Case Type: |
Handheld |
Form Factor: |
iPod nano 7th Gen |
| Details: |
The iPod nano (7th Gen) models use a rectangular aluminum and glass case design. Unlike the previous iPod nano line, it does not have a "clip" to attach to clothing. |
| Housing Color: |
Colors* |
Controller: |
Multi-touch |
| Details: |
*Aluminum cases -- offered in eight colors -- dark gray "slate," silver, purple, pink, yellow, green, blue, and red. The "slate" configuration has a black glass front whereas the other configurations have a white glass front. |
| Built-in Display: |
2.5" LCD |
Display Resolution: |
240x432 |
| Details: |
The iPod nano (7th Gen) models have a 2.5-inch (diagonal) color TFT LCD display (240-by-432-pixel resolution display at 220 pixels per inch).
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| Battery Type: |
Lithium Ion |
Battery Life (Music): |
30 Hours |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the iPod nano (7th Gen) provides "up to" 30 hours of music playback when fully charged, as well as 3.5 hours of video playback.
Site sponsor Other World Computing has replacement batteries that are higher capacity than the stock models as well as cases, headphones, speakers, and other accessories. |
| Battery Life (Photos): |
N/A |
Battery Life (Video): |
3.5 Hours |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the iPod nano (7th Gen) provides 3.5 hours of video playback. Apple does not provide an estimate of photo playback, specifically. |
| Full-Charge Time: |
"About 3 Hours" |
Apple Order No: |
MD481LL/A* |
| Details: |
*MD481LL/A refers to the iPod nano (7th Gen) in dark gray "slate" (which also has a black glass front). All other colors have a colored aluminum housing with a white glass front. Silver is MD480LL/A, purple is MD479LL/A, pink is MD475LL/A, yellow is MD476LL/A, green is MD478LL/A, blue is MD477LL/A, and (PRODUCT) RED is MD744LL/A. |
| Apple Subfamily: |
iPod nano 7th Gen |
Apple Model No: |
A1446 (EMC 2601*) |
| Details: |
*Please note that these identifiers refer to more than one configuration, but can uniquely identify the iPod nano 7th Gen. Please also note that the EMC number is not externally listed on the device so it cannot be used readily for identification.
Also see: All iPods with the A1446 Model Number and the 2601* EMC Number. |
| Dimensions: |
3.01 x 1.56 x 0.21 |
Avg. Weight: |
1.1 ounces |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth (76.5 mm x 39.6 mm x 5.4 mm, 31 grams). Apple also reports that its "true volume" is 0.95 cubic inches (15,537 cubic millimeters). |
| Mac Support: |
Mac OS X 10.6.8 |
Windows Support: |
Windows XP SP3/Vista |
| Details: |
Apple reports that this iPod is compatible with a "Macintosh computer with a USB 2.0 or 3.0 port, OS X 10.6.8 or later, and iTunes 10.7 or later."
It is compatible with a "PC with USB 2.0 port, Windows 7, Vista, or XP Home or Professional (SP3) or later, and iTunes 10.7 or later." |
| Audio Support: |
Apple reports that the iPod nano (7th Gen) models support "AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV." |
| Photo Support: |
The iPod nano (7th Gen) models are assumed to sync iPod-viewable photos in "JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats," like its predecessor (and it has a "Photos" icon on the homescreen, but Apple provides no specific details regarding photo formats). When the device ships and more information is available, confirmation will be possible. |
| Video Support: |
Apple reports that the iPod nano (7th Gen) models support "H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Low-Complexity version of the H.264 Baseline Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; H.264 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Baseline Profile up to Level 3.0 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats."
The iPod nano (7th Gen) does not have a video camera. |
| Incl. Accessories: |
Ships with Apple "Earpods" (headphones) as well as a "Lightning" to USB cable. |
| Original Price: |
US$149 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$149 |
| Details: |
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Global original prices for the iPod nano (7th Gen/2.5" Multitouch) in 24 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.
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Original Prices - North America
| Canada: |
C$149 |
United States: |
US$149 |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€179 |
Belgium: |
€169 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 1,299 |
Finland: |
€189 |
| France: |
€179 |
Germany: |
€169 |
| Ireland: |
€169 |
Italy: |
€179 |
| Netherlands: |
€169 |
Norway: |
NOK 1.290 |
| Portugal: |
€169 |
Spain: |
€169 |
| Sweden: |
SEK 1.495 |
Switzerland: |
CHF 189 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 1,148 |
Hong Kong: |
HK$1,188 |
| Japan: |
¥12,800 |
Singapore: |
S$198 |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$169 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$229 |
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