Apple ipod nano 4th gen vs. 5th gen I am thinking of purchasing an ipod and I was wondering which one to choose. I really like the nano and see the new version also has fm radio and a video recorder. Amazingly, the prices are pretty close for the 4th and 5th. Any suggestions? Apple ipod nano 4th gen vs. 5th gen I am thinking of purchasing an ipod and I was wondering which one to choose. I really like the nano and see the new version also has fm radio and a video... » Read More Apple ipod nano 4th gen vs. 5th gen I am thinking of purchasing an ipod and I was wondering which one to choose. I really like the nano and see the new version also has fm radio and a video recorder. Amazingly, the prices are pretty close for the 4th and 5th. Any suggestions? « Show Less
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No difference, except the camera and radio. It basically depends on what you want, your price range, and colors. The 5th gens have a glossy finish, whereas the 4th gens have a matte finish.
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I bought an iPod nano 5G as my first Apple product. It was on sale and seemed to have a lot of great features. But as someone said do you really need all that? The only thing I use it for is listening to music. I have not even learned how to use the video camera, pedometer, built in speaker or the radio. I think it is well built, attractive, has a good sound and overall I am happy with it. I guess I do have some neat features in the unit if I ever should need them.
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Is the FM radio important to you? The toy video camera something you would use? The pedimeter? I suppose if you saw an alien while going for a walk the video feature might come in handy in a pinch, otherwise I see no use for it.If not, I would go for the 4th generation. The wheel control is slightly larger and easier to use on the 4th generation. I think the outer casing looks better on 4th gen models, the colors also nicer. I've had no problems with the simple 4th.
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This is new to me...I would like to purchase this system but I need to also buy an ipod that will work with this....If anyone can recommend something to me it would be nice....all the ipods I see are 3rd and 4th generation....please help
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I could not find any info either on the differences. My guess is that the only difference in the im600USB is the ipod dock charging connection. Starting with the new iPod Nano 4th Gen., Apple changed the way they charge, USB only, no firewire, I believe. So, the original im600 is not able to charge the new Nanos, it plays them fine though.
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The 5th generation has a better display when compared to the specs of the 4th - I find the 4th to have a great display though. The 5th generation has a faster processor (A5 chip-this is not as fast as the most current A6 processor) and RAM (512mb) whereas the 4th generation has a slower chip/processor (A4) and 256mb of RAM. The size is a difference as well as the 5th generation has a 4 inch display making it slightly larger (longer) than the 4th generation. The cameras on the 5th generation are 5 megapixel (rear) and 1.7 megapixel (front facing) while the 4th generation cameras are &lt;1 megapixel (rear) and VGA (front facing). Hope that cleared things up a bit for you! And I hope I got all the differences right :D
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not sure which one is 4th gen. but the part that plugs into the ipod is 3/4" it also comes with a few different inserts to hold different ipos/iphones in place. my husband loves it & we just got one for our grandson for christmas. they have ipod touch ipod touch nano. hope this helps.
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I canceled my pre-order on the Kindle Fire HD 8.9" and decided to get the newest iPod touch 32GB. You can't really compare a tablet to a smart MP3 player. Each has strengths and weaknesses as far as portability, capability, and performance. When it came to choosing between the Kindle Fire HD 8.9" and the 5th gen iPod touch, I picked the iPod because of its software, portability, picture taking/video recording capability, and it's capability. The only reason I considered the Fire HD was because of its large screen size, which would come in handy for video watching and internet browsing. I don't see how people say Apple is dying with Steve Jobs. The iPhone 5 and 5th gen iPod touch are the best device in their history, and they were born after Steve Jobs passed away.
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I am very happy with my 2GB Sansa. Just updated the firmware (very smooth application downloaded from Sandisk site).Sleek design, not as cool as Nano, but very close. Ubercool video which Nano doesn't have, which works surprisingly well.Bigger screen than Nano too. Micro SD slot a great plus. And it also works like a storage device, so you can take files with it, something Nano doesn't do.Go for the $129 (at time of writing) 4GB model.
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It's kinda like the difference between buying a 2009 Mustang GT and a 2010 Mustang GT. Yea the new body lines and refined interior are nice but it's a performance car. They are bought to perform well. So, if you plan to use your Ipod to play music or watch videos, good news. The first generation Ipod touch is going to do it with plenty of style. If you absolutely have to have built in speakers, a couple other bells and whisles, and like to be the guy or gal who has the newest and best of everything then the second or third generation are for you. :)
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Thanks, that helped a lot. I just looked up the ipod nano vidio and realized that it does everything the classic does, it's just smaller. It even costs less. I also wasn't able to find any complaints on it, which is much more than can be said for the classic. Thanks again, I'm going to get that instead now and probably save myself a lot of disappointment.
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the 4 generation has a camera on front and back the third and lower don't and the 4 gen its slimmer than the third, the 5th gen its just different than the other ones. and the 4th generation are with the front where the screen is white or black and you see he little whole from the camera on the top. i hope i am not that confusing and that it help you.
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I found the Ipod nano 5generation to be the best Ipod I've ever owned. Have been through 5, why five you ask? The other couldn'tm keep up with my sports. Ipod works and will be with me for a long time. Highly recomend. Cost might seem high, but you sure do get what you pay for!
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I think the reason that Amazon is selling the 5th Generation iPod Nanos for $20 less than list is that there are newer (6th Generation) ones. (Note product titles which clearly indicate product generation.)On Apple's site, the only new iPod Nanos for sale are the 6th Generation ones. Any 5th Generation Nanos that you see there are refurbished ones.
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make sure that you buy a new unit, not one of the older or refurbished ones - the newest units include a spacer adapter for the 30GB and 60GB iPod Video as well as a spacer for the Nano, and the spacers included in the prior packaging (mini, etc)
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No, the iPod 4th is smaller than the iPod 5th. Also, I believe the 5th uses the lightning connector whereas the 4th uses the traditional dock connector. Do not buy this bundle for a iPod 4th generation.
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I have a 2nd generation Nano, a 3rd generation Nano Shuffle and now a 6th generation Nano. I mostly use them for exercise and the 3rd generation is absolutely the best of all. It's the easiest to use because the controls are on the headphones so you can change songs with a press of the button. Because it's so compact, I can clip it to my clothing so I barely realize I have it on. The 2nd generation with the trackwheel can be a pain to exercise with. I haven't used the 6th generation Nano enough to really comment yet.
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i have a nano 4th gen that did not use to have the fm feature to it. by attaching this device, will the ipod act like it had an fm radio?
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In my opinion, the ipod 5th generation is so much better because it has a bigger screen to play games on and it's slimmer so it's not as bulky in your pocket