iPod Touch 5th Generation

This 2012 model of the new iPod Touch has slimmed down to a mere 6.1 mm. It is also around ten percent lighter than the fourth generation, despite having retina display. Not only is it bigger and thinner, its is also much faster and now has two cameras - one on each side of the iPod.

Its width and height measure at 4.83 x 2.31 inches. It is also noticeably lighter than the 4th gen. The 5th gen weighs in at around 3.1 ounces, while the 4th generation weighed in at about 3.56 ounces. The storage capacities of the iPod 5th Gen are 32GB and 64GB. Priced at $299 and $399. The back of the 5th Generation is now a matte aluminum shell that comes in six iodine colors to choose from.

The growth in height was only for one reason: to accommodate to the 4 inch display. This new iPod runs on an A5 Dual-Core processor and is paired with Dual-Core PowerVR graphics, just like the iPhone 4S. While there are many new features of the new iPod, it is the new camera that stands out the most; there is a 1.2 megapixel camera on the front of the device, and also a 5 megapixel camera on the back. It also captures stunning 1080p videos.


Review by © 2012 Andy Chin

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