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Apple iPod nano 5th Generation

First seen: 18 january 2009

Information found in: from 58 sources in 16 countries.

Great Deal: $139.99

  • User Score (536)
    8.3 8.3 from 536 reviewers
  • Expert Score (53)
    8.4 8.4 from 53 reviewers
  • Design (24)
    10 10 from 24 reviewers
  • Value for money (58)
    8.9 8.9 from 58 reviewers
  • Features (66)
    10 10 from 66 reviewers
  • Ease of use (45)
    10 10 from 45 reviewers
  • Performance (23)
    9.2 9.2 from 23 reviewers
  • Sound quality (44)
    10 10 from 44 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • genius mixes, fm radio with pause, nice video camera function, amazing function, 2000 song capacity
  • itunes needed, the charge time, still no audio improvements, camera lens placement, pedometer function is spotty

Apple iPod nano 5G

The Apple iPod nano 5G is a portable music player designed in a 3.6 inches (90.7 mm) x 1.5 inches (38.7 mm) x 0.24 inch (6.2 mm) anodized aluminum finish form factor that weighs 1.28 ounces (36.4 grams). It supports up to 16GB flash drive which holds up to 2,000 or 4,000 songs in 128-Kbps AAC format, up to 7,000 or 14,000 iPod-viewable photos or up to 8 hours or 16 hours of video. It stores data via USB flash drive. The 5th generation iPod nano features a video camera and a larger…

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Apple iPod nano 5G

The Apple iPod nano 5G is a portable music player designed in a 3.6 inches (90.7 mm) x 1.5 inches (38.7 mm) x 0.24 inch (6.2 mm) anodized aluminum finish form factor that weighs 1.28 ounces (36.4 grams). It supports up to 16GB flash drive which holds up to 2,000 or 4,000 songs in 128-Kbps AAC format, up to 7,000 or 14,000 iPod-viewable photos or up to 8 hours or 16 hours of video. It stores data via USB flash drive. The 5th generation iPod nano features a video camera and a larger display screen (2.2 inch from 2.0 inch on the 4th generation) at 240 x 376 resolution. It provides accessibility to users via spoken menus which allow listeners to hear many of the names of menus, song titles, and artists without viewing the screen, alternative large font can make menus easier to read, high-resolution LCD display with adjustable contrast and backlight settings makes it easier to read in low light and captions in video are displayed when they are present using a legible, high-contrast white-on-black font.

Features

The anodized aluminum finish iPod nano 5G is integrated with a video camera that can capture H.264 VGA video in 640 by 480 pixels resolution at up to 30 frames per second with AAC audio. The video capture mode is supported by 15 real-time special effects: Sepia, Black and White, X-Ray, Film Grain, Thermal, Security Cam, Cyborg, Bulge, Kaleido, Motion Blur, Mirror, Light Tunnel, Dent, Stretch, and Twirl. The unit is powered by a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery that provide sup to 24 hours of music playback time (5 hours of video playback) on a single charge of 3 hours. Users can synchronise and share their videos captured on the iPod nano 5G on YouTube via iPhoto software that syncs all the videos shot on iPod nano to a computer. Users can then browse and edit videos in iPhoto as desired before uploading or emailing them to friends. Other features on the iPod nano 5G are an FM Radio + Live Pause, iTunes Tagging that creates a list of all tagged songs so users can preview or purchase them when the unit is synced to iTunes; VoiceOver for music and video in multiple language support which tells users the title and artist of the songs or videos they are listening/watching to; a built-in accelerometer that doubles as a pedometer to keep track of steps and help users meet teir fitness goals (Nike + iPod Sport Kit required and available separately. Users are required to place the sensor in the built-in pocket under the insole and connect the receiver to the iPod nano for this function).

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  • Reviews of Apple iPod nano 5th Generation

  1. Apple iPod Nano 5G 8 GB

    Reviewer: DigitalVersus
    16 September 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    This new generation is only a minor evolution. The MP3 player is good, but the FM radio is a feature that most of its competitors have had for a while and the the video camera isn't very useful. Fortunately, it's incredibly easy to use. Read more

  2. Apple iPod nano 5G

    Reviewer: infoSync World
    9 September 2009

    Apple slips a camcorder into the same sharp iPod nano shell, adding new features and taking on the popular Flip camcorders with the Apple iPod nano 5G. Read more

  3. iPod nano (5G)

    22 September 2009
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    The 5th generation iPod nano is easily the best and most feature-packed iteration yet. I'm disappointed that it can't shoot still photos but my only real complaint is the same one I have had for every iPod I've ever reviewed -- the included earphones are still uncomfortable and mediocre. This otherwise excellent little device deserves better. Read more

  4. Apple iPod Nano (fifth generation, 16GB, blue)

    Reviewer: CNET
    14 September 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
    Design 9
    9.0
    Features 9
    9.0
    Performance 8
    8.0
     

    The bottom line: No other MP3 player on the planet packs more features, from video to a pedometer, into a smaller package than the overachieving Apple iPod Nano. Read more

  5. Apple iPod nano (5th Generation)

    Reviewer: PC Magazine
    9 September 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    No other player offers video recording, but even without it, the iPod nano is still the most graceful device in its price range. Read more

  1. First Gapless Playback iPod

    Reviewer: gerryv, gdgt
    3 July 2009

    Gapless playback - who cares? I do! Maybe you too? I had iPods before this and wanted each and everyone of them to play gapless songs from dj mix cds or certain classic albums without resorting to multi-song single audio files. I even contemplated installing Rockbox on a 4th gen to get a taste of gapless playback. Honestly it was my biggest complaint against iPods, as much as I loved them. And then Apple just rolled it (gapless playback) out without much fanfare. Only... Read more

  2. Quite pricey for product

    Reviewer: armydad, CompUSA.com
    18 January 2010
    Overall 7
    6.6
    Value for money 8
    8.0
    Features 6
    6.0
    Performance 6
    6.0
     

    179.99 is quite pricey for this product. It is a nice product. Was purchased as a gift. Person receiving gift is enjoying it. Looking at the item up close and personal though. I was not that impresse. Read more

  3. "Wanna know how much this product actually sucks?"

    Reviewer: CNET
    11 January 2010
    Overall 1
    1.0
     

    Overall sucks ; Most pros are outweighed by a con. Lets start with the positive : It has a nice design,large display and a good user interface that allows good music organisation and relative quick track selection. Now the bad stuff : The camera sucks, didnt expect and I didnt buy it for that either luckily enough. The mic isnt too good either.Recording quality isnt great but I guess its a nice feat. The camera and mic are in the worst place possible, the lens is bound... Read more

  4. Well Done!

    Reviewer: Shopping.com
    5 August 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    This is my 3rd iPod. I own the iPod touch and owned the silver "square" iPod Nano (which I gav Read more

  5. Another winner for Apple

    Reviewer: John Hollenbach "Jack", Amazon
    2 weeks ago See Product at Amazon ($132.99)
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Just got an upgraded Apple ipod to replace one of the older ones. This model has all the new bells and wistles that make it an ideal carry personal music system - larger screen to view playlists & videos, an increased memory capacity to store music & videos, a video camera, radio,and on and on....some features I hve yet to try. Batterylife is more than adequate for normal use, and here is my one complaint - Apple changed the pin configuration so that equipment for the... Read more or see product

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