iPod Samsung ARM 2006

The Apple iPod nano (Second Generation) presents a design that blends elements from the first-generation iPod nano and the second-generation iPod mini, utilizing flash memory within colored aluminum cases. It was offered in 2 GB, 4 GB, or 8 GB capacities, which could hold 500, 1000, or 2000 songs, respectively. All versions of the iPod nano (2G) could store up to 25,000 viewable photos, though none supported video playback. Color options varied by capacity: the 2 GB model came in silver; the 4 GB in silver, green, blue, and pink; and the 8 GB model exclusively in black. Hardware improvements over the original iPod nano include an extended battery life of 24 hours and a brighter 1.5-inch (diagonal) LCD display. The software was also updated to feature a search function.

Reviewers in 2006 called the second-generation iPod nano a textbook refinement. Aluminium shells in six bright colours fixed the scratching fiasco of the original, and the 24-hour battery held up in tests. The brighter 1.5-inch screen and 6.5 mm waist made it pocket-friendly, while the familiar click-wheel and new song-search menu kept navigation effortless. Critics agreed it reset the bar for ultra-portable music players, though some still wished for video or FM radio support.