<P> The 2 GB model was available in silver only . The 4 GB was initially available in green, blue, silver, or pink, and the 8 GB model was initially only available in black - red was later added for 4 and 8 GB models . Apple claimed that the second generation iPod Nano's packaging was "32% lighter with 52% less volume than the first generation", thereby reducing environmental impact and shipping costs . </P> <P> On October 13, 2006, Apple announced a special edition iPod Nano; Product Red, with a red exterior and 4 GB of storage . For each red iPod Nano sold in the United States, Apple donates US $10 to the Product Red initiative, while retaining the regular price . On November 3, 2006, Apple introduced a red 8 GB model, due to "outstanding customer demand", again retaining the same price point of the equivalent black model . </P> <P> Apple updated the Nano again on September 5, 2007 . It also is the most like the iPod Classic . The third - generation Nano featured a 2 - inch (51 mm) QVGA (320 x 240) screen and a shorter, wider, heavier design, with new colors . New features included browsing via Cover Flow, a new user interface, video playback, and support for new iPod Games . Users had to repurchase games bought a month before the debut of the new iPod as they were not supported . The Nano was announced in a 4 GB version coming in silver and an 8 GB version coming in silver, turquoise, mint green, black, and Product Red . The battery lasted for approx. 24 hours on audio playback and approx. 5 hours on video playback . On January 22, 2008, Apple released a pink version of the 8 GB iPod Nano . </P> <P> Combining elements from previous generations of the iPod Nano, the third - generation Nano had an aluminum front plate and a stainless steel back plate . The Nano also sported a new Minimalistic hold switch, similar to the iPod Shuffle's power switch, which had been moved to the bottom of the player . The 2 - inch (51 mm) screen had the smallest dot pitch of any Apple product, having the same pixel count as the 2.5 - inch (64 mm) display of the iPod Classic . </P>

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