Apple iPod Nano

The Apple iPod nano 5G is an advanced iPod announced by Apple in September of 2009. It maintains the same basic outward appearance as its fourth-generation predecessor — sleek body, aluminum casing, and white clickwheel — but there are a tad few changes. The most dramatic improvements include a larger 2.2” LCD screen in the front AND a VGA camcorder in the back. Essentially, Apple is trying to combat the notorious Flip Video (and other mini video recorder products) and will in fact even be pricing the Nano (8GB) at $149.99, which is the same price for an entry-level Flip camcorder. Other notable features include FM radio, a pedometer, and even a microphone with a voice recorder. Included also a plethora of spiffy video effects/filters: heat vision, tunnel vision, security cam vision, B&W, sepia, light tunnel, cyborg.

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Apple iPod nano 5G 2
MSRP$149.99
Release date September, 2009
BrandApple
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
5 reviews
88
negative
mixed
positive
5 positive
0 mixed
0 negative

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Pros:
Do you agree?
now includes FM radio
+6agreedisagree

larger 2.2" display
+6agreedisagree

small and lightweight
+6agreedisagree

built-in microphone for recording audio
+6agreedisagree

built-in Nike + - now with pedometer
+5agreedisagree

includes a camera
+5agreedisagree

accelerometer means you can watch videos in either portrait or landscape orientation
+5agreedisagree

ridiculously thin
+5agreedisagree

'live pause' allows you to pause the radio - stores up to 15 minutes of live broadcast
+4agreedisagree

available in 9 different colors
+3agreedisagree

Fits so well in your pocket! Can't even feel it.
+3agreedisagree

built in speaker
+3agreedisagree

shake to shuffle
+2agreedisagree

you can fill it up with movies/tv-shows to watch while on an airplane!!!
+1agreedisagree

Cons:
Do you agree?
created to be used as part of a closed system - iTunes, Apple music store and iPod
+2agreedisagree

same capacities as previous generation
+1agreedisagree

track wheel is of poorer quality than older generations (not specific to the 5th generation only)
+1agreedisagree

limited codec support - no FLAC, OGG, WMA, etc... support
+1agreedisagree

Shake to shuffle can be sensitive
+1agreedisagree

only takes videos; no support for still image capture
+1agreedisagree

new video features are mostly useless - silly product line direction
0agreedisagree

requires a separately purchased radio adapter to use the FM functionality
-3agreedisagree


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Details

Features

  • Fifth Generation iPod Nano
  • Announced September, 2009
  • 2.2” LCD Screen
  • VGA Camcorder
  • H.264 Video (640x380; 30fps)
  • FM Radio
  • Pedometer
  • Microphone w/Recorder
  • Video Effects/Filters 

Size Options

  • Apple iPod nano 5G | 8GB - $149.99
  • Apple iPod nano 5G | 16GB - $179.99

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Buy It

Apple iPod Nano | Pink - 8GB

• Apple iPod nano 8 GB Pink (5th Generation) NEWEST MODEL

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Apple iPod Nano | Pink - 16GB

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Apple iPod Nano | Orange - 16GB

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Apple iPod Nano | Silver - 16GB

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• iPod nano 5th Generation 8GB Silver MP3 Player

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MPN: MC060LL/A

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Apple iPod Nano | Purple - 16GB

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Apple iPod Nano | Black - 8GB

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Apple iPod Nano | Black - 16GB

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MPN: MC066LL/A

Apple iPod Nano | Silver - 8GB

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• iPod nano 8GB Silver MP3 Player

UPC: 885909304820

EAN: 885909304820

MPN: MC027LL/A

Apple iPod Nano | Blue - 8GB

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• iPod nano 5th Generation 8GB Blue MP3 Player

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EAN: 885909306367

MPN: MC037LL/A

Apple iPod Nano | Green - 16GB

• Apple iPod nano 16 GB Green (5th Generation) NEWEST MODEL

• iPod nano 5th Generation 16GB Green MP3 Player

UPC: 885909310678

EAN: 885909310678

MPN: MC068LL/A

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Comments

1.  avatar vsaxena911 said:

Nvm. I figured out how to use the radio on it.
Dec 19, 2009 10:02pm
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Reviews

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Yale

avatar
September 14, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
69
negative
mixed
positive
11 pros
5 cons

Pros

  • now includes FM radio
  • larger 2.2" display
  • small and lightweight
  • built-in microphone for recording audio
  • built-in Nike + - now with pedometer
  • includes a camera
  • accelerometer means you can watch videos in either portrait or landscape orientation
  • ridiculously thin
  • 'live pause' allows you to pause the radio - stores up to 15 minutes of live broadcast
  • available in 9 different colors
  • shake to shuffle

Cons

  • created to be used as part of a closed system - iTunes, Apple music store and iPod
  • same capacities as previous generation
  • track wheel is of poorer quality than older generations (not specific to the 5th generation only)
  • limited codec support - no FLAC, OGG, WMA, etc... support
  • new video features are mostly useless - silly product line direction

Did you find this review helpful?
Yes
 / 
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laxplayer101

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December 19, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
13 pros
0 cons

Pros

  • now includes FM radio
  • larger 2.2" display
  • small and lightweight
  • built-in microphone for recording audio
  • built-in Nike + - now with pedometer
  • includes a camera
  • accelerometer means you can watch videos in either portrait or landscape orientation
  • ridiculously thin
  • 'live pause' allows you to pause the radio - stores up to 15 minutes of live broadcast
  • available in 9 different colors
  • Fits so well in your pocket! Can't even feel it.
  • built in speaker
  • shake to shuffle

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Did you find this review helpful?
Yes
 / 
No

lemonskin

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December 1, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
92
negative
mixed
positive
11 pros
1 con
have ithave it
love itlove it

Pros

  • now includes FM radio
  • larger 2.2" display
  • small and lightweight
  • built-in microphone for recording audio
  • built-in Nike + - now with pedometer
  • includes a camera
  • accelerometer means you can watch videos in either portrait or landscape orientation
  • ridiculously thin
  • 'live pause' allows you to pause the radio - stores up to 15 minutes of live broadcast
  • available in 9 different colors
  • Fits so well in your pocket! Can't even feel it.

Cons

  • Shake to shuffle can be sensitive

Did you find this review helpful?
Yes
 / 
No

Nick Bacon

avatar
January 4, 2010
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
8 pros
0 cons
love itlove it

Pros

  • now includes FM radio
  • larger 2.2" display
  • small and lightweight
  • built-in microphone for recording audio
  • includes a camera
  • accelerometer means you can watch videos in either portrait or landscape orientation
  • ridiculously thin
  • built in speaker

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Did you find this review helpful?
Yes
 / 
No

Erik

avatar
September 14, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
86
negative
mixed
positive
6 pros
1 con
want itwant it

Pros

  • now includes FM radio
  • larger 2.2" display
  • small and lightweight
  • built-in microphone for recording audio
  • built-in Nike + - now with pedometer
  • includes a camera

Cons

  • same capacities as previous generation

Did you find this review helpful?
Yes
 / 
No

vsaxena911

avatar
December 22, 2009
ProSCORE
75
negative
mixed
positive
12 pros
4 cons

Pros

  • now includes FM radio
  • larger 2.2" display
  • small and lightweight
  • built-in microphone for recording audio
  • built-in Nike + - now with pedometer
  • accelerometer means you can watch videos in either portrait or landscape orientation
  • ridiculously thin
  • 'live pause' allows you to pause the radio - stores up to 15 minutes of live broadcast
  • Fits so well in your pocket! Can't even feel it.
  • built in speaker
  • shake to shuffle
  • you can fill it up with movies/tv-shows to watch while on an airplane!!!

Cons

  • created to be used as part of a closed system - iTunes, Apple music store and iPod
  • track wheel is of poorer quality than older generations (not specific to the 5th generation only)
  • Shake to shuffle can be sensitive
  • only takes videos; no support for still image capture

Comments

"Nvm. I figured out how to use the radio on it."
Did you find this review helpful?
Yes
 / 
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Bluebery

avatar
September 15, 2009
ProSCORE
0
negative
mixed
positive
0 pros
3 cons

Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • created to be used as part of a closed system - iTunes, Apple music store and iPod
  • limited codec support - no FLAC, OGG, WMA, etc... support
  • new video features are mostly useless - silly product line direction

Did you find this review helpful?
Yes
 / 
No

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