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 |