The Apple iPod nano has been through a lot. It’s now in its fifth generation and it’s as slim as ever. Decked in nine colours with two of them exclusive only to the Apple Online store, we’re pretty sure you’ll be able to find a color that suits you best. You’ll get either 8GB or 16GB of storage on the iPod nano as well.
Our review unit is clad in orange and is capable of storing 16GB of songs or video. We’re not too sure about you but despite trying our best, we can only manage about 10GB of files in the nano so it’s safe to say that 16GB is more than enough storage for an average user.
The most hyped up feature about the fifth generation nano is the built in video camera. You can use the video recording feature in which ever orientation you want as the nano automatically switches to the orientation you are using. The new 2.2 inch screen is a perfect viewfinder as well. However, we found that the placement of the camera is a little off as most of the time; our fingers block the lens when holding the nano in landscape orientation. Video recording quality is only a tad better than your average mobile phone camera. Don’t expect too much from it but it’s a “nice to have” feature.
Since the nano uses flash based storage, it’s perfect for those who workout regularly while listening to music. Apple is still using the Nike+ on some of their products but with the nano, you can use the built in pedometer to count the calories burnt based on the step you’ve taken. While we are no dieticians, we’ll assume that the calories burnt are accurate. The pedometer logged about 9 out of 10 steps we’ve taken and sometimes, it logged in about 11 out of 10. We guess it should be accurate if average out.
The Apple iPod nano fifth generation is an improvement over its predecessors with the built in camera and its larger screen. We love the pedometer feature which made us realize how inactive we are. The camera placing is odd and it needs some getting used to.
Pros : Larger screen, Built-in video camera
Cons : Odd placement of camera
iPod nano 5th Generation Specifications :
Screen : 2.2 inch TFT display
Memory : 8GB or 16GB
Connectivity : Apple 30 pin port to USB
Audio port : 3.5mm
Bundle : Earphones, Data transfer cable
Audio Format : AAC, MP3, WAV, AIFF
Extras : Video camera, FM Radio with Live Pause, Pedometer
Dimensions (W x D x H) : 38.7 x 6.2 x 90.7mm
Weight : 36.4 grams
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