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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From what could learn from the Apple website, the Generation 7 iPod uses a smaller plug-in cable so you wouldn't be able to plug it directly into that clock radio. But they do make an adapter for docking purposes. I don't know if the adapter is included in the original packaging, but it shouldn't be too expensive or hard to find. Also, that particular clock radio is about as good as you can expect from such a small unit and speaker. It is fairly loud and clean sounding but better speakers would make for better sound reproduction. It definitely is worth the money. There are better units but not at the price of this one. From what could learn from the Apple website, the Generation 7 iPod uses a smaller plug-in cable so you wouldn't be able to plug it directly into that clock radio. But they do make an adapter for docking purposes. I don't know if the adapter is included in the original packaging, but it shouldn't be too expensive or hard to find. Also, that particular clock radio is about as good as you can expect from such a small unit and speaker. It is fairly loud and clean sounding but better speakers would make for better sound reproduction. It definitely is worth the money. There are better units but... » Read More From what could learn from the Apple website, the Generation 7 iPod uses a smaller plug-in cable so you wouldn't be able to plug it directly into that clock radio. But they do make an adapter for docking purposes. I don't know if the adapter is included in the original packaging, but it shouldn't be too expensive or hard to find. Also, that particular clock radio is about as good as you can expect from such a small unit and speaker. It is fairly loud and clean sounding but better speakers would make for better sound reproduction. It definitely is worth the money. There are better units but not at the price of this one. « Show Less
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Hello Lindsay, Don't feel bad about not knowing anything about these electronic devices, if you don't you use them you would have no reason to know anything about them. Let me start by addressing the question at hand of playing games. The version that you have selected, the nano, does not have any games available for it. This version of an ipod would not work for what you need. That being said, the version that you would need will need to have these things in its description or even title, "TOUCH." This means it'd be for a version of ipod that you operate by touching the screen the same as you would with a smart phone. Also, you would need one that is any of the following Generations. 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 7th. The best way to look at these is like cars. Each year the newest model will come out and it just improves on the previous years model. For an Ipod, what that generally means is more storage space on the device and they tend to get smaller and sleeker. These devices do not come with the games. To actually get games on the device, you will need to download from the itunes store online. Remember you do not want a Nano, and it has to be a "touch" version of the generations that we mentioned. We hope this helps and please feel free to ask any other questions!
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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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I am unsure about the question you are asking but I am the owner of an Apple iPod Touch 3rd Gen, Apple iPod Nano 4th Gen, and an Apple iPhone 4S and they all work with this set up. It is really nice. It was exactly what I was looking for without having to spend a ton of money. This item is just like the high end ones without the big price tag. It has worked on any generation Apple product that is associated with the (i believe its called) 30 Prong connector (which is the basic Apple (up until iphone 5) charging cord such as the adapter on this converter) it has the AUX cord for MP3 and other devices. I am unsure about the question you are asking but I am the owner of an Apple iPod Touch 3rd Gen, Apple iPod Nano 4th Gen, and an Apple iPhone 4S and they all work with this set up. It is really nice. It was exactly what I was looking for without having to spend a ton of money. This item is just like the high end ones without the big price tag. It has worked on any generation Apple product that is associated with the (i believe its called) 30 Prong connector (which is the basic Apple (up until iphone 5) charging cord such as the adapter on this converter) it has the AUX cord for MP3 and... » Read More I am unsure about the question you are asking but I am the owner of an Apple iPod Touch 3rd Gen, Apple iPod Nano 4th Gen, and an Apple iPhone 4S and they all work with this set up. It is really nice. It was exactly what I was looking for without having to spend a ton of money. This item is just like the high end ones without the big price tag. It has worked on any generation Apple product that is associated with the (i believe its called) 30 Prong connector (which is the basic Apple (up until iphone 5) charging cord such as the adapter on this converter) it has the AUX cord for MP3 and other devices. « Show Less
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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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The nano's are more reliable than the Classic versions. My old 60GB failed 3 times over the course of 4yrs while my 2nd gen Nano has never failed and I've had it for 3yrs. I have this 120GB Classic now though and it's been going strong for 6 months.
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I have 8GB on my curent (Gen 4) iPod. I have been wanting to upgrade to a video iPod for a while, but decided to wait hoping a new one would come out (similar to the iPhone). I am a little concerned about only having 16GB, but even more concerned about its shape. Is this iPod expected to fit into current iPod accessories? I have an iDock for my AV receiver, and I'd be bummed if this didn't fit. It came with several adaptors, but I don't think it has any that are for an iPod that thin.
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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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Apple iPod shuffle 2 GB Blue (4th Generation) NEWEST MODEL Matheus Weber, The newest iPod Shuffle is the Fourth Generation. It looks a lot like the iPod Shuffle Second Generation, but it's slightly smaller. If you were to base shuffles off of design and size then the iPod Nano Sixth Generation would be considered the newest shuffle. Also Apple has put buttons back onto the shuffle itself. We are no longer required to buy six or seven replacement headphones to control that terribly small device known as the iPod Shuffle Third Generation. Godspeed! ~SWWPD
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Basically other than the shape/size there are two basic differences. I will only go into the one since I am assuming you want to know why the nano is priced as high as the video. Basically the difference is that the 30GB Video uses a Harddrive whereas the 4GB Nano uses Flash memory. Flash Memory is solid-state, in other word no moving parts. A harddrive is constantly spinning while in use. So whats the big deal? Being as flash has no moving parts less battery power is used to "put it in motion" therefore the battery will last much longer. Also without those moving parts it is less prone to shock damage, making it a perfect candidate for jogging. And again without moving parts flash has been know to last longer. So does that make the Video a bad player? No The battery still lasts for as much time as anyone would need it too, It can still be used for jogging, but the player may not last as long. What it all comes down to it when and how you use it determines what you should get. I don't jog much and have a large collection of music so I got the 30GB iPod. My friend goes jogging every morning and she has a large music collection as well, she bought the Nano and loves it, not all of the music will fit on it at once, but 4GB is still a lot of music. Just a few thinks to think about before you buy
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Nothing except the colors. The 4th Generation have a shinier finish in Silver, Orange, Blue, Green and Pink. The 5th Generation is much more matte, like the 2nd Generation of shuffle and comes in Blue, Green, Pink, Yellow, Purple, Silver, and Slate(my personal fave).
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This one is featured with 40 Watts RMS ... New model says 20 Watts RMS.They really both sound absolutely great. The ONLY meaningful difference to me is that, the newer model has integrated Bluetooth, the older model does not.You have to decide how badly you want that Bluetooth function and ask yourself if it's worth the $150 extra (give and take) you're going to spend. I've got the old model in July of this year and it really achieve what I need. I listen to music from my tablet, my Ipod and connect it to my laptop to watch movie. I simply connect my audio cable every time. Long story short, they both sound formidable. One has Bluetooth. One doesn't. This one is featured with 40 Watts RMS ... New model says 20 Watts RMS.They really both sound absolutely great. The ONLY meaningful difference to me is that, the newer model has integrated Bluetooth, the older model does not.You have to decide how badly you want that Bluetooth function and ask yourself if it's worth the $150 extra (give and take) you're going to spend. I've got the old model in July of this year and it really achieve what I need. I listen to music from my tablet, my Ipod and connect it to my laptop to watch movie. I simply connect my audio cable every time. Long... » Read More This one is featured with 40 Watts RMS ... New model says 20 Watts RMS.They really both sound absolutely great. The ONLY meaningful difference to me is that, the newer model has integrated Bluetooth, the older model does not.You have to decide how badly you want that Bluetooth function and ask yourself if it's worth the $150 extra (give and take) you're going to spend. I've got the old model in July of this year and it really achieve what I need. I listen to music from my tablet, my Ipod and connect it to my laptop to watch movie. I simply connect my audio cable every time. Long story short, they both sound formidable. One has Bluetooth. One doesn't. « Show Less
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I had both the ipod touch 4 and then bought the 5 and I truly loved it. The screen is slightly larger and the graphics very very sharp. I loved it. I was very careful about doing any ios updates, though, as those tend to destroy battery life. I did NOT do the updates on mine and the battery charge lasts a long time. Many hours of reading but remember, uses more if games are played. They will love the ipod touch 5.
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My brother got ipod mp3 5 latest generation, it fitted perfectly and my bothers' ipod dies not have a camera at the back nor flash, because is mp3 apple ipod, but it has a lid you can detach if you got the regular ipod. And it close up wonderful. Every hole is in perfect place. I think is the best protection ever, specially for a 13 years old reckless and careless boy.
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I got the 5th gen for my son who is 14 and he really likes it. It is slimmer than the iPod 4 but it is not bulky and can fit in your pocket without the bulk. I like it too.
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Well, it depends on what you are looking for. I have the 30GB iPod with video, and I love it. If you are looking for space go with the 30GB, but if you are looking for something extra sleek and portable, go with the Nano. I am relatively new to the iPod craze as well, so I know why you are going through the back and forth with this. Just decide if you want obscene amounts of space or sleek portability.