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Apple replaced the small iPod mini with the even smaller iPod nano in September 2005, initially offered in 2 GB and 4 GB capacities in either a white or black plastic enclosure. a 1 GB version was added in February 2006.

The big difference in size came from leaving behind the Mini’s 1″ hard drive and using flash memory, which allowed the iPod nano to be thinner, narrower, and lighter. It also had a smaller color display at 1.5″ instead of the Mini’s 1.67″.

With its plastic enclosure, the original iPod nano was easily scratched, which led to a class action lawsuit that was settled in October 2008 at a cost of $22.5 million to Apple – and a $15-25 benefit to each registered user.

Specs (via Low End Mac)

• Display: 1.5″ 176 x 132 pixel 16-bit LED-backlit color LCD.
• Code Name: Drifter
• Weight: 1.5 oz. / 42.5 g
• Dimensions: 3.5″ x 1.6″ x 0.27″ / 89 x 41 x 6.9 mm
• Included Accessories: earbuds, USB 2.0 30-pin dock cable, dock adapter
• Model Number: A1137
• Cpus: 2 ARM 7TDMI -derived CPUs running at variable speeds up to 80 MHz
• Audio Chip: Wolfson WM8975G
• Battery: lithium ion
• Charge Time: 3 hours max. (1.5 hour fast charge to 80% capacity)
• Play Time: 14 hours for audio, 4 hours for slideshow
• Original Os: iPod nano OS 1.0
• Maximum Os: iPod nano OS 1.3.1
• Itunes Versions: iTunes 5.0 and later.
• Mac Os Required: OS X 10.3.4 or later.
• Windows Versions Supported: 2000 SP4, XP Home or Professional SP2
• A History Of The Ipod: 2005 to Present , Tom Hormby, Low End Mac.