Nano’s got the breadboard-ability of the Boarduino and the Mini+USB with a smaller footprint than either, so users have more breadboard space. It’s got a pin layout that works well with the Mini or the Basic Stamp (TX, RX, ATN, GND on one top, power and ground on the other).

This new version 3.0 comes with ATMEGA328 which offers more programming and data memory space. It is two layers. That makes it easier to hack and more affordable.

You end up paying less with Nano than Mini and USB combined.

The Original Arduino Uno Rev3 board is the first in a series of USB Arduino boards and the reference model for the Arduino platform; for an extensive list of current, past or outdated boards see the Arduino index of boards.