What Is the Difference Between 1st & 2nd Generation iPod Nanos?

Apple's iPod Nano replaced its iPod Mini.

Apple released the first-generation iPod Nano in September 2005 and the second generation a year later. Both can store songs, photos and other types of files, but there are a few differences between these versions.

Storage Space

The first-generation iPod Nano comes in 1-, 2- and 4 GB versions. The second-generation versions are available in 2-, 4- and 8 GB sizes. Both versions use flash drive memory, which differs from the memory in other types of iPods.

Colors

The first-generation iPod Nano is available only in black and white. The 2 GB second-generation iPod Nanos are available only in silver. The 4 GB versions are available in silver, green, blue, pink and red; 8 GB versions are available in black and red.

Battery Life

Both versions have an internal rechargeable lithium ion battery. The first-generation iPod Nano had an average battery life of 14 hours of audio playback. The second generation's battery life was improved to an average of 24 hours of music playback.

References

• Apple Support: Identifying iPod Models
• Apple: iPod Nano Features Guide
• Gdgt: Apple iPod Nano First-Generation Specs
• Apple: iPod Nano Second Generation Technical Specifications