5G iPod Nano Video in the flesh

Abe Olandres Editor-in-chief September 18, 2009 · 1 min read

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Yesterday, Apple reps flew in to show the media their new line-up of iPods. Of the lot, the iPod Nano 5G took the spotlight with a number of new features, including a 0.3 megapixel video camera.

With a bigger screen (2.2-inches vs. 2-inches) and much more features, the iPod Nano 5G will continue to be the most top-selling iPod in the line.

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Odd thing though is that the VGA video camera can only record videos and cannot take still photos. Apple execs say it’s because people only liked/wanted taking and sharing videos, not photos. Included is a microphone and speakers too.

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The FM radio tuner was also added, despite years of avoiding such feature, since Apple found a way to monetize it — one can tag a song played on the radio and later on be able to buy it thru iTunes.

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The 8GB model costs Php8,790. On a side note, the iPod Shuffle has a Special Edition made of polished stainless steel instead of the usual anodized aluminum (priced at Php5,490).

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74 Comments

Lhyn · 17 years ago

wrong decision for that.. pictures for me are quite fun than videosâ€¦

you only want us to buy this thing and then next year youâ€™ll *release the 6th gen that can took pictures and video with high pic. quality..

your just wasting our moneyâ€¦

at first i like this one but then I realize this was just for them to sell, and for their company to grow more

Lhyn · 17 years ago

wrong decision for that.. pictures for me are quite fun than videos…

you only want us to buy this thing and then next year you’ll really the 6th gen that can took pictures and video with high pic. quality..

your just wasting our money…

at first i like this one but then realize this was just for them to sell, and for their company to grow more..

Lhyn · 17 years ago

wrong decision for that.. pictures for me are quite fun than videos…

you only want us to buy this thing and then next year you’ll really the 6th gen that can took pictures and video with high pic. quality..

your just wasting our money…

at firsst i like this one but then realize this was just for them to sell, and for their company to grow more..

Daniel Fernandes · 17 years ago

I am impressed by the sleek design and the variety of colors. Apple is growing more by the launch of new iPhones, ipods, etc. There is a camera installed at the back but the picture quality is not very satisfying. FM Radio feature is also not great. Now lets come to the main highlights, the excellent mp3 player. The sound quality is awesome. People will surely enjoy music and go crazy.

Jedd · 17 years ago

I just wanna ask where I could buy Ipod Nano 5G within Manila area?

Thanks!

Jedd · 17 years ago

Where could I buy Ipod Nano 5G within Manila area?

no_label · 17 years ago

the Nano only has Video Recording capability due to the fact that the module for video recording is smaller than the module for still images and they dont wanna make the nano bulk up. this is what el Stevo said during the Q&A after the Keynote.

erikjames · 17 years ago

are there apple stores in pinas? where exactly? have you tried sending apple ipod nano 5g from states to pinas thru fedex? how much would be the duties and taxes when it arrives here in pinas? ideas or breakdown from receipt anyone?

creepy.chan · 17 years ago

^ yung ipod nano ko naman is pretty much ok.. it’s a 4th gen bought it last January.. tumatagal naman sya ng 3 days with at least 5 hour use per day (pag pasok, during breaks and pag-uwi).. pero pansin ko ung ipod nano ng friend ko parang mas mahaba yung oras and mas maganda yung quality despite parehong gen naman (same earphones as well)

Jhay · 17 years ago

â€œApple execs say itâ€™s because people only liked/wanted taking and sharing videos, not photos.â€

Who the heck told them that?!

TechPinas · 17 years ago

Waaah. Missed the keynote due to jetlag. :(

Mukhang fun pa naman. :) Nice photos.

Justin Lancomb · 17 years ago

We all thought Apple would release something more than just upgraded iPods, but this Nano seemed ok when we were playing around with it. View the full specs on http://www.Technorats.com

techme · 17 years ago

zune hd FTW!

Eka · 17 years ago

I thought they released something else aside from the 5g iPod Nano. Thanks for answering my question sir Abe. :)

Edgar · 17 years ago

***
… should have been “for you to tag and ..

Edgar · 17 years ago

So the FM radio was added for you tag and buy the song from iTunes? Nice decision. Give it to Apple any time.

I presumed these tunes cannot be copied/played on other media. Like the songs I downloaded from Smart music. They would not play anywhere else – just on the phone. Not even when the phone is connected to the USB port of your player/computer.

iTR · 17 years ago

still waiting for the Touch’s time.. Good work for the Nano though….

pabs · 17 years ago

Just to try if they really sound better, I bought an ipod nano for myself last july. To my disappointment, it does not live up to the hype it gets from the media. The battery easily drains after 2 to 3 hours , there are times I want to throw it coz it doesnt serve its purpose to entertain while you’re on a long trip. As a music lover , it fails me, the nokia xpressmusic and sony walkmans sound perfectly and. Nagsisi ako bakit pa ako bumili niyan, kaya beware, from my expereince its a waste of money buying a trash like these ipods.

The Teknisyan · 17 years ago

There could be a secret behind the camera… like the one in the new ipod touch… http://teknisyan.blogspot.com/2009/09/new-ipod-touch-secrets.html

By the way the new Ipod nano is available in 9 different colors and two variations; 8GB and 16GB.

Reel Advice · 17 years ago

â€œApple execs say itâ€™s because people only liked/wanted taking and sharing videos, not photos.â€

Okay….it just seems a pretty weird decision from them.

domob · 17 years ago

Sir yuga, engadget have some videos testing the ipod nano. It seems the quality is fair for a 0.3 MP camera http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/10/ipod-nano-unboxed-camera-gets-tested-against-the-mean-streets-o/

pao · 17 years ago

too bad the camera doesn’t take photos.

ctoy · 17 years ago

apple is steering to the nokia-ish path? haha

jill · 17 years ago

@Karl Mac:

Haha! So right. Wheww! At the rate these gadgets are sprouting….

Abe Olandres Editor-in-chief · 17 years ago

@eka – the complete line-up was posted earlier here.

Karl Mac · 17 years ago

They will release one that can shoot photo and will call it “new and improved.”

Eka · 17 years ago

Sir Abe, did Apple introduce any other iPods aside from the 5G iPod Nano? I’m kinda hoping there’s a new iPod Touch so if ever there is one I’ll get that instead of the 2G iPod Touch. :) Thanks in advance.

aby · 17 years ago

Am I not hallucinating? It’s cheap? hmmm…

bertsan531 · 17 years ago

why is the special edition cheaper than the others?
coz its stainless?

Abe Olandres Editor-in-chief · 17 years ago

@bertsan – it’s an iPod Shuffle that has the special stainless steel edition, not the iPod Nano.

BrianB · 17 years ago

Apple again trying to invent a new market.

Malcoxx · 17 years ago

The colors look nice. I do hope the price becomes a little lower this Christmas season. Feature wise, I wish they came up with these last year, the deal breaker when I bought my Creative Zen was the FM receiver. Aww…