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Apple iPod nano (5th Gen, 2009)

Apple iPod nano (5th Gen, 2009)
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alaScore 96

7723 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7723 reviews of Apple iPod nano (5th Gen, 2009). The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the sound and size. The design and portability also get good opinions. There are some mixed views about the reliability. Many are critical about the connectivity.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Apple iPod nano (5th Gen, 2009) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 96/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Apple iPod nano (5th Gen, 2009)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 891 user reviews of Apple iPod nano (5th Gen, 2009) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the design and portability are generally positive. The price and sound are also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the reliability.

usability, sound, price, portability, design

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92% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Apple iPod nano (5th Gen, 2009)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4283 user reviews of Apple iPod nano (5th Gen, 2009) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the sound and size. The price and portability also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the connectivity and reliability.

usability, portability, price, size, sound

reliability, connectivity

89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Donald Bell (cnet.com)

Apple iPod Nano fifth generation review: Apple iPod Nano fifth generation

 

Apple iPod Nano fifth generation

Packed to the gills with new audio-video features such as a video camera, FM radio, voice recording, Genius Mixes, a built-in speaker, and a larger 2.2-inch screen; also gets a pedometer.

The Nano's camera can't shoot photos or HD-quality video and Apple located its lens in the most awkward location imaginable. Storage capacities remain stuck at 8GB and 16GB.

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.

Apr, 2012
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Expert review by : Ginny Mies (pcworld.com)

Apple 8GB iPod nano (5G, late 2009) Review - PCWorld

 

To shoot video, you simply select 'Video Recording' from the main menu, and you're ready. You can view your recorded videos by pressing the menu button on the navigation wheel. Recorded videos live in a subfolder of your video collection.

Slim design with larger screen

Can only shoot video, not still images

The ultrathin iPod Nano now has a video camera, a radio, and a pedometer.

Sep, 2009
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Expert review by : Donald Bell (cnet.com)

Apple iPod Nano fifth generation review

 

The iPod Nano MP3 player continues Apple's legacy of packing a multitude of features into a colorful, impossibly thin design and comes reasonably priced at $149 (8GB) and $179 (16GB). This time around, Apple is branching out of its iPod formula in a...

Packed to the gills with new audio-video features such as a video camera, FM radio, voice recording, Genius Mixes, a built-in speaker, and a larger 2.2-inch screen; also gets a pedometer.

The Nano's camera can't shoot photos or HD-quality video and Apple located its lens in the most awkward location imaginable. Storage capacities remain stuck at 8GB and 16GB.

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.

Sep, 2009
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Expert review by : Christopher Breen (pcworld.com)

Apple 16GB iPod nano (5G, Late 2009)

 

Pedometer ; Buffered FM radio with iTunes Tagging ; Built-in video effects ; Larger display ; Video camera and microphone

Video shot indoors looks poor ; Same old earbuds ; FM reception adequate but not great

Sep, 2009
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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Apple iPod nano (5th Generation)

 

The latest iPod nano packs video recording, an FM radio, a pedometer, and a larger screen—all in the same elegant, compact package.

Built-in video camera, mic, and speaker. Larger display, but same-size frame as previous-gen nano. Excellent user interface. New Genius Mix and VoiceOver features. Adds an FM tuner, and a pedometer.

So-so file support. Video camera can't capture still images. Ships with Apple's signature subpar earbuds. ; Watch the Apple iPod nano (5th Gen) video!

The menus haven't changed much in appearance—a small space below the main menu displays a visual for whatever menu option is currently highlighted—scrolling album covers if you're on Music, or the last radio station you heard if you're on Radio, for...

Sep, 2009
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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Apple iPod nano (5th Gen. With Video Recorder)

 

Remarkably, the latest iPod nano looks almost identical to its predecessor, but this player packs so much more into its small frame: A video camera, an FM tuner (a first for iPods!), a pedometer for joggers, and a larger screen. Priced at $149 for 8GB...

Built-in video camera, mic, and speaker. Larger display, but same-size frame as previous-gen nano. Excellent user interface. New Genius Mix and VoiceOver features. Adds an FM tuner, and a pedometer

So-so file support. Video camera can't capture still images. Ships with Apple's signature subpar earbuds ; Watch the Apple iPod nano (5th Gen) video

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

Sep, 2009
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Expert review by : Vincent Nguyen (slashgear.com)

iPod nano 5G Video Review

 

Apple's traditional September iPod event last week failed to deliver the all-encompassing camera update widely predicted, leaving the compact fifth-generation iPod nano as recipient of the most attention. With video recording capabilities, a new radio...

Sep, 2009
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Expert review by : Robert E. Calem (techlicious.com)

Review of the Apple iPod touch (Gen 5) and iPod nano (Gen 7)

 

Smartphones seem to be everywhere, but for those of us who are still clinging to our good old-fashioned cellphones, there has been and continues to be a very fine alternative: the iPod touch. It's the iPhone without the phone and associated high...

Both the fifth-generation iPod touch and the seventh-generation iPod nano come with Apple's new earbud-style in-ear headphones, called EarPods. They fit more comfortably and more securely than Apple's previous generation of iconic white headphones, as...

Jan, 2013
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Expert review by : ThinkComputers (thinkcomputers.org)

Apple iPod Nano 8GB (5th Generation) Review

 

Final Thoughts I actually had the first iPod Nano and it has sure come a long way since then! That iPod only really played music that was it. With this iPod you can play music, movies, listen to the radio, play games, record video, check the time,...

– Great design, – Plays both video and audio, – FM tuner, – External speaker, – Included video camera

– None!

May, 2010
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Expert review by : Anthony Covar (cgena.com)

iPod Nano 5th Generation Review - More Than Just Music

 

The 5th Generation (5G) of the iPod Nano was released way back in September but our review unit arrived a little later than expected. No worries though because it is actually perfect timing. Christmas is just around the corner and by now people have...

The iPod Touch is only a few thousands away from the iPod Nano 5th Generation. So why would you buy this small player when you can go for the bigger catch? Well the answer is pretty simple: the Nano 5G is portable. It is small, stylish, and definitely...

Nov, 2009
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