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iPod nano (3rd generation) Specifications

Complete Apple iPod nano (3rd generation) technical specifications · model numbers, colors, storage, dimensions and hardware details.

Display: 2-inch (diagonal) liquid crystal display with blue-white LED backlight; 320-by-240-pixel …
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Storage / Colors
4GB, 8GB
Weight / OS
49.2 g

Apple iPod nano (3rd generation) technical specifications

This page contains complete technical specifications for Apple iPod nano (3rd generation), including display, chip, storage, colors, model numbers, dimensions, weight, operating system, connectivity, battery information and other hardware details.

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iCapacity

  • 4GB or 8GB flash drive1
  • Holds up to 1,000 or 2,000 songs in 128-Kbps AAC format2
  • Holds up to 3,500 or 7,000 iPod-viewable photos3
  • Holds up to 4 hours (4GB) or up to 8 hours (8GB) of video4
  • Stores data via USB flash drive

▣Display

  • 2-inch (diagonal) liquid crystal display with blue-white LED backlight
  • 320-by-240-pixel resolution at 204 pixels per inch

iLanguages

  • Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, and Turkish
  • Additional language support for display of song, album, and artist information: Bulgarian, Croatian, Romanian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, and Ukrainian

iAccessories

  • iPod nano Armband (Gray) MB130G/A
  • Nike+iPod Sport Kit MA365LL/B
  • iPod Hi-Fi M9867LL/A
  • iPod Radio Remote MA070G/C

iAudio

  • 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

iCables and adapters

  • Apple Component AV Cable MB128LL/A
  • Apple Composite AV Cable MB129LL/A
  • Apple USB Power Adapter MB051LL/A
  • Apple iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable MA591LL/A
  • World Travel Adapter Kit M8794G/B

iDock

  • Apple Universal Dock with Remote MB125G/A
  • Apple Universal Dock Adapter (3-pack) MB126G/A

iEnvironmental requirements

  • Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
  • Nonoperating temperature: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)
  • Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
  • Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3000 m)

iHeadphones

  • In-Ear Headphones M9394G/B

iIn the box

  • iPod nano
  • Earphones
  • USB 2.0 cable
  • Dock adapter
  • Quick Start guide

iInput and output

  • Dock connector
  • 3.5-mm stereo headphone jack

iLimited warranty and service

  • Your iPod comes with single-incident telephone support for the first 90 days and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan for iPod to extend your service and support to two full years. Only theAppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-certified technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple support or call 800-823-2775.

iMac system requirements

  • Mac computer with USB 2.0 port
  • Mac OS X v10.4.8 or later
  • iTunes 7.4 or later5

iOptions & Accessories

  • Available from the Apple Online Store or an Apple Authorized Reseller.
  • iPod nano Armband (Gray) MB130G/A
  • Nike+iPod Sport Kit MA365LL/B
  • iPod Hi-Fi M9867LL/A
  • iPod Radio Remote MA070G/C
  • Apple Universal Dock with Remote MB125G/A
  • Apple Universal Dock Adapter (3-pack) MB126G/A
  • In-Ear Headphones M9394G/B
  • AppleCare Protection Plan MA964LL/A
  • Apple Component AV Cable MB128LL/A
  • Apple Composite AV Cable MB129LL/A
  • Apple USB Power Adapter MB051LL/A
  • Apple iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable MA591LL/A
  • World Travel Adapter Kit M8794G/B
  • 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
  • Music capacity is based on 4 minutes per song and 128-Kbps AAC encoding; actual capacity varies by content.
  • Photo capacity is based on iPod-viewable photos transferred from iTunes.
  • Video capacity based on H.264 1.5-Mbps video at 640-by-480 resolution combined with 128-Kbps audio; actual capacity varies by content.
  • iPod and iTunes are for legal or rightholder-authorized copying only. Don’t steal music.
  • Testing conducted by Apple in August 2007 using preproduction hardware and software. The playlist contained 358 unique audio tracks consisting of content imported from CDs using iTunes (128-Kbps AAC) and content purchased from the iTunes Store (128-Kbps AAC). Video content was purchased from the iTunes Store. Battery tests are conducted with specific iPod units; actual results may vary. Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced (see www.apple.com/support/ipod/service/battery). Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. See www.apple.com/batteries for more information.

⚡Power and battery6

  • Built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery
  • Playback timeMusic playback time: Up to 24 hours when fully chargedVideo playback time: Up to 5 hours when fully charged
  • Music playback time: Up to 24 hours when fully charged
  • Video playback time: Up to 5 hours when fully charged
  • Charging via USB 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
  • Fast-charge time: about 1.5 hours (charges up to 80% of battery capacity)
  • Full-charge time: about 3 hours

iServices

  • AppleCare Protection Plan MA964LL/A

↔Size and weight

  • Height: 2.75 inches (69.8 mm)
  • Width: 2.06 inches (52.3 mm)
  • Depth: 0.26 inch (6.5 mm)
  • Weight: 1.74 ounces (49.2 grams)

iVideo

  • 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

iWindows system requirements

  • PC with USB 2.0 port
  • Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later
  • iTunes 7.4 or later5

iPod nano (3rd generation) FAQ

What is the display size of Apple iPod nano (3rd generation)?

Apple iPod nano (3rd generation) has 2-inch (diagonal) liquid crystal display with blue-white LED backlight; 320-by-240-pixel ….

What storage capacities are available for Apple iPod nano (3rd generation)?

Available storage capacities include 4GB, 8GB.