Apple iPod Nano (5th Gen)

Apple iPod Nano (5th Gen)
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alaScore 96

5087 reviews

May, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 5087 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the design and usability. The memory and portability are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the battery, while there are some mixed views about the build quality.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other MP3 Players the Apple iPod Nano (5th Gen) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 96/100 = Excellent quality.

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Apple iPod Nano with Video Camera

 

Apple's new iPod Nano is a great DAP for the price with a rich array of new iPod features.

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Fifth-Generation iPod nano

 

The fifth-generation iPod nano packs new features into the world's most popular music player.

Built-in 640x480 video camera. FM radio, with live pausing and iTunes Tagging. Built-in pedometer. Voice memos. 16GB version is $20 cheaper than last generation

Video camera doesn't work well in low light, and it's easy to get your fingers in the way of the lens. Shiny, curved screen picks up some glare. Built-in speaker sounds tinny. Radio requires headphones. Included headphones don't support VoiceOver...

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Apple iPod Nano

 

The new iPod nano may be Apple's worst-kept secret in recent history.

Shake to Shuffle is very cool. Spoken navigation option. Portrait orientation fits more menu information onto the screen. Supports headphones with inline remotes. Genius makes great automatic playlists

Less comfortable in your hand. New screen is a glare magnet. Not compatible with all mic headsets.

New features make the fourth-gen nano compelling for the few who don't already own an iPod or anyone whose iPod is getting a little long in the tooth. The slim design catches the eye, but its new features are what really sing

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Apple iPod Nano 2011 (8GB, orange)

 

Editors' note: The version of the iPod Nano introduced in October 2011 is physically indistinguishable from the version launched in 2010. A handful of new features have been introduced through a software update, including improved Nike Plus fitness...

The iPod Nano costs less than before, is easier to navigate, and includes more Nike Plus fitness tracking capabilities. It's also still the best clip-on music player money can buy.

Many features have disappeared over the years, including video playback, camcorder, microphone, speaker, games, calendar, contacts, notes, and alarm clock. The touch-screen interface is overkill, requiring more attention than the time-tested click...

The sixth generation of the iPod Nano is the smallest yet, but it comes at the expense of valuable features and practical controls.

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iPod nano (5th Generation)

 

The fifth iteration of Apple's tiny portable media player keeps the same featherweight body as its predecessor but adds a bigger screen and video recording.

The Apple iPod nano is a great mini-portable media player for those that are fans of Apple's slick design aesthetic and iTunes. The addition of the VGA camcorder is more of a bonus than a Flip-killer, and competing players offer better audio quality....

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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.

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Apple iPod Nano (Product Red, fifth generation, 16GB, red)

 

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.

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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...

Yes, there’s no zoom or still-photography, and no the quality isn’t great, but it’s another string to the iPod nano’s bow and – given it would be hard to identify one are of the music experience Apple could address without treading on the toes of the...

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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

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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.

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Product Specifications

Say you're listening to a song you really like and want to hear other tracks that go great with it. The genius feature finds the songs in your music library that go great together and makes a Genius Playlist for you. It's like having your own highly intelligent, personal DJ. Tilt or turn iPod nano on its side, and you'll listen, watch, and play in new ways. You can flip through your album art with cover flow. Or, vertically speaking, see more albums and artists on the screen at one time. Pull hundreds of photos from your pocket and share them wherever you go. Hold iPod nano upright and see your photos in portrait view. Turn it on its side to see them in landscape. Your photos look beautiful in their proper aspect ratio on the vibrant, 320-by-240-resolution display. It's even easier to find the song you want to hear. Now you can view your album art in cover flow. Or just press and hold the center button to browse by album or artist. When you find the right song, press the center button to add it to your on-the-go playlist. Sometimes, people could all use a little unpredictability. And now you can shake to shuffle your music. Just give iPod nano a shake and it shuffles to a different song in your music library. You'll always be surprised by what you'll hear. Watching movies, TV shows, and videos is big fun on iPod nano. And the high-resolution picture looks crisp and vivid on the 2-inch widescreen display. So you can always have a little video with you.

Audio Input

Type:Microphone/None

Audio Output

Headphones Form Factor:Ear-bud

Audio System

Digital Photo Playback: Yes
Digital Player Functions:Photo playback / Video playback/Radio / Voice recorder / Photo playback / Video playback
Digital Player Type:Flash based
Digital Video Playback: Yes
Functions (KB):Digital player/Digital player / Radio
Sound Output Mode:Stereo
Subcategory (KB):MP3 players (flash, CD, HDD)
Type:Digital player/Digital player / radio

Battery

Run Time (Up To):24hour(s)

Digital Player (Recorder)

iPod Generation:4G/5G
Supported Digital Audio Standards:AAC / AIFF / Apple Lossless / Audible / MP3 / WAV/Apple Lossless / MP3 / Audible / AIFF / AAC / WAV

Digital Player Camera

Camera: Yes
Sensor Resolution:0.3 Megapixel
Video Capture: Yes

Digital Storage

Capacity:16GB/8GB

Digital Storage Media

Type: None

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:0.2in
Height:3.6in
Weight:1.3oz
Width:1.5in

Equalizer

Equalizer: Yes
Equalizer Type:Digital graphic

Flash Memory

Installed Size:16GB/8GB

Header

Compatibility:Mac / PC/Mac / PC
Manufacturer:Apple
Model:(PRODUCT) RED Special Edition
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Apple iPod nano

Miscellaneous

Color:Black/Blue/Green/Orange/Pink/Purple/Red/Silver/Yellow

Radio

Tuner Bands:FM

Remote Control

Type: None

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty
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