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Apple iPod Nano 5th Generation
iPod Nano 5th Generation
Product Brand: Apple
3.5
Pros
- Large, high-resolution screen for watching videos and browsing photos
- FM radio tuner with Live Pause feature
- Voice recorder function
- Pedometer and Nike+ integration for fitness tracking
- Good battery life
Cons
- No touch screen, control using click wheel can be cumbersome
- Limited storage capacity compared to newer devices
- No Wi-Fi connectivity or access to App Store
- No camera or video recording capabilities
Apple iPod Nano 5th Generation Review and Features
At Apple’s September 9, 2009 event, a fifth-generation iPod Nano was unveiled with reduced prices on the larger model (at the time of release, the 8 GB was priced at $149 and the 16 GB at $179), a larger, 56.3 millimetres (2.22 in) diagonal screen (up from 50.8 millimetres (2.00 in) in third and fourth generation iPod Nanos), which was also wider.
The iPod Nano 5th gen was special in so many ways. It was the first iPod or portable media player with some unique features.
- An integrated video camera with 15 special effects
- A microphone
- FM radio with iTunes tagging (via RDS) multiple radio regions, including the Americas, Asia, Australia, Europe, and Japan. A wired headset is needed for FM radio functionality.
- A loudspeaker
- Built-in Pedometer
As well as continuing to support picture viewing and video playback, it included Live Pause, a built-in pedometer, Nike+iPod Support and a speaker. This model also had the Genius Mix feature installed.
The headphone jack and dock connector swapped locations so that the headphone jack was to the left of the dock connector. Therefore, the fifth generation iPod Nano used a different Apple Universal Dock insert than the fourth generation.
The fifth-generation iPod Nano had nine finishes: Silver, Black, Purple, Blue, Yellow, Orange, Product Red, Green, and Pink. All had a glossier, shinier finish than the fourth generation. Like the fourth-generation iPod Nano, Product Red Nano was only available in the Apple Online Store and the Apple Retail Store.
This generation was discontinued on September 1, 2010.
Full Technical Specifications
General Technical Specifications
| Device Type | Portable Media Player |
| Initial Price | 8 GB was priced at $149, and the 16 GB at $179. |
| Released | 09 September, 2009 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Predecessor | iPod Mini |
| Successor | iPod Touch |
| External Buttons and Connectors |
Hold switch Click Wheel |
| Generation | 5th |
| Colors | Silver, Black, Blue, Orange, Purple, Yellow, Green, Pink and RED Special Edition |
| System Requirements |
Mac system requirements Mac computer with USB 2.0 port Mac OS X v10.4.11 or later iTunes 9 or later iPhoto 6.0.6 or later recommended for use with Mac OS X Tiger iPhoto ’09 recommended for use with Mac OS X Leopard or Snow Leopard Windows system requirements PC with USB 2.0 port Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later iTunes 9 or later |
| Input and Output |
Dock connector 3.5-mm stereo headphone jack |
| iPod's Processor Type | Samsung ARM |
| iPod's Processor Speed | NA |
| RAM | 32 MB |
| iPod's Internal Memory |
8GB or 16GB flash drive Holds up to 2,000 or 4,000 songs in 128-Kbps AAC format Holds up to 7,000 or 14,000 iPod-viewable photos Holds up to 8 hours or 16 hours of video Stores data via USB flash drive |
| Audio Technology Features |
Audio Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz Audio formats supported: AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV Video Capture H.264 VGA video, 640 by 480 pixels, up to 30 frames per second with AAC audio 15 real-time special effects: Sepia, Black and White, X-Ray, Film Grain, Thermal, Security Cam, Cyborg, Bulge, Kaleido, Motion Blur, Mirror, Light Tunnel, Dent, Stretch, and Twirl |
| Headphone Type | 3.5mm Audio jack |
| Display Info |
2.2-inch (diagonal) TFT display 240-by-376-pixel resolution at 204 pixels per inch |
| Dimensions |
Height: 3.6 inch (90.7 mm) Width: 1.5 inch (38.7 mm) Depth: 0.24 inch (6.2 mm) |
| Weight | 1.28 ounces (36.4 grams) |
| Camera | No |
| SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. | No SIM |
| Battery |
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Playback time Music playback time: Up to 24 hours when fully charged Video playback time: Up to 5 hours when fully charged Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter (sold separately) Fast-charge time: about 1.5 hours (charges up to 80% of battery capacity) Full-charge time: about 3 hours |
| Navigation | A click wheel with pressure-sensitive buttons under it. |
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