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Apple iPod Touch (5th Gen, Late 2012 - Mid 2014)

Apple iPod Touch (5th Gen, Late 2012 - Mid 2014)

13925 reviews

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price (1047)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 13925 reviews of Apple iPod Touch (5th Gen, Late 2012 - Mid 2014). The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the design and price are overall positive. The portability and performance are also mentioned favorably, but many are negative about the reliability.

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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 Touch (5th Gen, Late 2012 - Mid 2014) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 96/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Apple iPod Touch (5th Gen, Late 2012 - Mid 2014)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2276 user reviews of Apple iPod Touch (5th Gen, Late 2012 - Mid 2014) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the design and portability. The price and performance are also mentioned favorably. There are some negative reviews about the reliability, while there are some mixed opinions about the connectivity.

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

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Amazon.com review summary for Apple iPod Touch (5th Gen, Late 2012 - Mid 2014)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7042 user reviews of Apple iPod Touch (5th Gen, Late 2012 - Mid 2014) 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 really like the design and price. The portability and usability are also appreciated, but there are some critical comments about the reliability.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by (engadget.com)

iPod touch review (2012)

Apple's latest iPod touch is by far its best, but it's priced far out of impulse-buy territory.

Beautiful designBest-in-class 4-inch displayMuch-improved camerasSiri

Still no GPSPricey

As an upgrade, the fifth-generation iPod touch hits all the right marks. It's thinner and lighter despite packing a bigger and (far) better screen. It's faster despite having better battery life, its pair of cameras are markedly better than those found...

Oct, 2012

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Apple iPod Touch 5th generation, 32GB, blue

It's a welcome update that keeps the Touch competitive with the current generation of iPhone and iPad hardware -- this new Touch will play the latest games and be able to utilize the latest apps that were too taxing on the older hardware, and the new...

The 2015 Apple iPod Touch offers great performance and an impressive camera in a tiny package.

The 4-inch display is far too small, and the battery life is middling. And it's largely redundant if you already have a smartphone or tablet.

The updated iPod Touch remains a great portable media player and overall entertainment device, but its small screen feels like a throwback to an earlier era.

Aug, 2015

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Expert review by : Sascha Segan (pcmag.com)

Apple iPod touch (2013)

The leading do-it-all media player offers a compelling combination of features and price at $229, as long as you're comfortable with just 16GB of storage.

Even lighter than the 32GB model. Tremendous number of apps. Faster processor and bigger screen than previous budget iPod touch.

16GB storage can pinch with large games or movies. No rear-facing camera. Not natively compatible with earlier models' accessories.

Conclusions If you have a good smartphone, you probably don't need an iPod touch, and if you just want a music player, you can save $70 and go with the $149 iPod nano . This gadget's real purpose is as a gateway to thousands of iOS apps for people who...

Jun, 2013

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Expert review by : Scott Stein (cnet.com)

iPod Touch review: The almost iPhone

Slimmer, souped-up, and candy-colored, the new Touch is an extremely complete pocket computer. But does it make sense in a world of ultracheap tablets? Think of this, instead, as the King of Mini-Media.

The ; has an excellent set of features: better front and back cameras, 1080p video recording, iOS 6, and a 4-inch Retina Display just like on the iPhone 5, in a design even thinner than the iPhone.

The iPhone 5 still beats it on performance. The Touch lacks any phone functions, and there are tablet competitors that beat the $299 Touch on price and screen size.

The latest iPod Touch is the best iPod ever, and as close to a phoneless iPhone 5 as you can get -- but its high price makes it a tough call versus cheaper tablets with larger screens.

May, 2013

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Expert review by : Sascha Segan (pcmag.com)

Apple iPod touch (2012)

It's cheerful, colorful and versatile, and though it technically has competition, Apple's iPod touch still stands alone. While we still classify it as an MP3 player, the fully redesigned iPod touch is more like a smartphone without the phone, bringing...

Terrific design and build. Slim and light. Beautiful screen. Tremendous number of apps. Bundled EarPods are much improved

Expensive. Not natively compatible with earlier models' accessories

Apple's beautifully redesigned iPod touch is still the leading do-it-all MP3 player, but the new $300 entry-level price might make it a tough sell.

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : Jamie Lendino (pcmag.com)

Apple iPod nano (2012)

Apple puts the iPod nano back on track with its latest version, which sports a sweet new design, a larger touch screen, video playback capabilities, and more.

Very thin and light, yet sturdy. Larger, more responsive touch screen than before. Bundled EarPods are much improved. Finally supports wireless stereo Bluetooth streaming. Includes a pedometer and Fitness app. Stellar battery life.

Still no video recording. No in-line playback controls. Not natively compatible with existing accessories, thanks to the new Lightning Connector.

Other Features and Conclusions There's a built-in pedometer app that allows for Nike+ integration right out of the box. Having a pedometer handy is fun; you enter your height and weight, tell it if you're walking or running, and off you go. You can...

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : Scott Stein (cnet.com)

iPod Touch review

In an era of tablets of all shapes and sizes, or smartphones of varying degrees of tablet-approaching vastness, what room is there for a device like the iPod Touch? I'd say "the humble music player," but the Touch is no longer that, nor has been for...

The 2012 fifth-generation iPod Touch has an excellent set of features: better front and back cameras, 1080p video recording, iOS 6, and a 4-inch Retina Display just like on the iPhone 5, in a design even thinner than the iPhone.

The iPhone 5 still beats it on performance. The Touch lacks any phone functions, and there are tablet competitors that beat the $299 Touch on price and screen size.

The latest iPod Touch is the best iPod ever, and as close to a phoneless iPhone 5 as you can get -- but its high price makes it a tough call versus cheaper tablets with larger screens.

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : David Pierce (theverge.com)

Apple iPod touch review (2012)

It all started with an iPod touch, a gift from my parents years ago. I've since bought a half-dozen more iPods, two iPhones, an iPad, and a MacBook Air. Somehow I'm sure Apple planned it that way....

Great display ; Thin, light build ; Hugely improved camera

No good inexpensive option left ; Speaker and earbuds are unimpressive

Upgrades across the board, but for $300 I'd want the absolute bleeding edge

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : YugaTech (yugatech.com)

iPod Touch 5th Gen Review

Calling previous iPod Touches as iPhones without the phone part is an exaggeration. The iPT5 is more worthy of that statement thanks to its high-quality build, excellent design, amazing display and a very capable camera. With that said it's easy to sum...

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : Justin King (electronista.com)

Review: iPod touch (5th generation)

iPod touch gets 4'' display, thinner build

Extremely thin ; Larger display ; Attractive design ; Improved performance

No light sensor ; Not as fast as iPhone 5 ; Just $30 below iPad mini

The iPod touch now takes a back seat behind the iPhone, but Apple has continued to improve and refine its flagship media player. Arriving two years after its predecessor, the fifth-generation model boasts a thinner build, larger display, faster proce

Nov, 2012

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