All what you need to know before buying iPod Touch 5th generation!

If you are unsure what which iPod to choose we are pretty sure that you would not regret if you get a new iPod touch in its 5th generation version. And here we will list all the positive sides of this multifunctional music player as well as what you might not like about it.

Design and screen - lightweight and great for games, picture and videos

In terms of size, weight and general design is cannot be better: just 6.1mm in thickness and lighter in 10 % than the fourth generation versions – just 88g. Apple gives a wide choice of coloured backs (black, pink, blue, grey, yellow and Product Red). So feel free to express yourself. The screen is bigger at 5th generation. It is 4-inch screen with 640x1136 pixel resolution.

Camera – high quality video camera build in

The so called Apple iSight camera enables Full HD video recording at 1080p. Quite a nice surprise for users would be a Panorama, the option that would enable you to make panoramic photos as well as 1.2-megapixel FaceTime HD camera.

Processor – twice as fast as the previous generation iPod Touch

Processor has been updated to dual-core A5 chip from previous single-core A4 chip. As per manufacturer specifications A5 is twice as more effective than A4. 

Memory – you choice!

As per memory it is up to you to choose the memory size. There are two configurations: 32GB as well as 64GB.

Talk to your iPod Touch

Siri - Apple’s personal assistant is built in and offers amazing support. It can help you for instance to make schedules, make phone calls, enables you to use your voice to send messages and much more.

Applications

iPod touch 5th Generation is proven to be excellent choice for game lovers. A high number of applications are available to buy online through Apple's App Store. Big screen with high resolution as well as the latest processor would make gaming most enjoyable.

Connectivity

iPod Touch Fifth Generation supports Wi-Fi with its dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n module as well as the latest Bluetooth 4.0. The drawback here is that there in no GPS built in.

It bigger thinner, faster, able to shoot Full HD camera... in general it has got a better user interface and you would not want to wait to explore all its high-tech features.

 

Our Overall Rating 4.9/5!

 

Technical Specifications:

Capacity 16GB 32GB 64GB
Size and Weight Height: 123.4 mm (4.86 inches)
Width: 58.6 mm (2.31 inches)
Depth: 6.1 mm (0.24 inches)
Weight: 88 grams (3.10 ounces)2
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n Wi‑Fi (802.11n 2.4GHz and 5GHz)
Bluetooth 4.0
Maps: Location-based service4
Nike+ support built in5
Display 4-inch (diagonal) widescreen display with Multi‑Touch IPS technology
Retina display
1136x640-pixel resolution at 326 pixels per inch
800:1 contrast ratio (typical)
500 cd/m2 max brightness (typical)
Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Camera, Photos
and Video
5-megapixel iSight camera
Autofocus
Tap to focus video or still images
Backside illumination
Hybrid IR filter
Five-element lens
LED flash
ƒ/2.4 aperture
Face detection
Panorama
HDR
HD video recording (1080p) up to 30 frames per second with audio
FaceTime HD camera with 1.2MP photos and HD video (720p) up to 30 frames per second
Video stabilisation
Tap to control exposure for video or stills
Photo and video geotagging over Wi‑Fi
Input and Output Lightning connector
3.5-mm stereo headphone jack
Built-in speaker
Microphone
Power and Battery6 Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Music playback time: Up to 40 hours when fully charged
Video playback time: Up to 8 hours when fully charged
Charging times: Fast charge in about 2 hours (80% capacity), full charge in about 4 hours
Audio Playback 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
User-configurable maximum volume limit
TV and Video AirPlay mirroring and video out to Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generation)
Video mirroring and video out support: up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV Adapter and Lightning to VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately)
H.264 video up to 1080p, 30 frames per second, Main Profile level 4.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4 and .mov file formats
MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640x480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4 and .mov file formats
Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280x720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format
Sensors Three-axis gyro
Accelerometer
Operating System iOS 8