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Introduction

The Nano was released in 2005 as a replacement for the iPod Mini. It was the second iPod to contain flash memory, which was the primary reason the Mini was discontinued. It's been updated three times since 2005, meaning it's had four generations. The latest is referred to as the Nano 'chromatic' due to it's aluminum case.

Unlike the Shuffle, the Nano has always contained a click wheel like the Classic. The first model released had 2GB of flash memory, which has expanded to a maximum of 16GB for the 4G model. The 4G model has a selection of three versions, one with 4GB, 8GB and 16GB. The 3G and 4G Nano's have also contained video playback.

The 1G Nano had three versions, with 1GB, 2GB and 4GB of memory. The price for all three was 149, 199 and 249 dollars respectively. The next three generations have all retained this price structure. Which generally converts to pounds sterling as follows, 149 $ - 99 £, 199 $ - 129 £.

News

Nano's lithium-ion battery suspected of overheating

The 3G Nano did have reports of overheating battery problems, specifically located in Japan, it prodded the Japanese government to investigate the matter. It's not the first time Apple have had problems with their lithium-ion battery, over one million laptop batteries were recalled in 2006.

The lithium-ion battery has not only caused problems to Apple. Other major manufacturers such as Dell and Nokia have recently recalled millions of their defective batteries. Lithium-ion batteries can pose a serious health risk, with the ability to burst into flames and explode with a ferocious impact when highly overheated.

Apple sweeps UK's T3 technology awards

The T3 is a popular technology magazine publication in the UK. The awards for the magazine took place during the start of October in 2008. Apple have won four of the awards, including the prestigious 'gadget of the year' award for the iPod Touch.

No awards were given to the Nano, but the iPhone and MacBook Air won awards for best commuter and eye candy gadget. The Touch won two awards, one for best mp3 player and one for best overall gadget.

It was only the second annual meeting of the awards ceremony, and over fifty four thousands votes were cast by the readers of the magazine. Which included votes for the main prize 'gadget of the year 2008'.