Apple's latest edition to the iPod Touch line is easily the best iteration of the device yet. With previous versions the specs always seemed to fall short, and it really showed in day to day performance. Having owned a 4th and 5th Gen iTouch, the difference in performance is remarkable, and while the price is a bit high it was a great purchase; here's why:
Design and Display
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| Note: this iPod is my girlfriend's. This is not MY choice of wallpaper... |
Everything about this iPod has been improved. Most notably is the display, which is now larger at 4" and is now Retina as well with 326PPI. Images are crisp and clear and there is zero pixelation even when completely zoomed in.
The overall design of this device is beautiful. Gone is the old silver back that was notorious for scratching, and in is this brand new matte finished. I happen to have the Product Red version, it is also available in blue, pink, yellow, slate(black), and silver.
Little touches like the reflective bezel and logo make this guy shine.
All the buttons remain in the same places, while the new Lightning port replaces the 30-pin connector. Also new, is the Loop located on the back, which is essentially a wrist strap. What's nice about this is it is detachable and the small pit can be closed if you so desire.
Aesthetically, this is a gorgeous product. It's thin, light, and beautiful; nothing short of Apple standards.
Performance
Opening apps, gaming, and web browsing are all delightfully zippy on this guy. Areas in iOS 6 where it would lag on the previous generation are handled with ease on this one. Even with tons of apps open, it still flies. This is thanks to the dual-core A5 processor inside and 512MB of RAM. While this may not seem like a lot compared to most Android devices, you have to remember that iOS is not as recourse heavy. This has been a dream to use.
The only gripe I have about it is that some apps have yet to be updated to fit the larger screen. But that is not a problem with device itself.
Cameras
The cameras on this iPod are actually usable compared to the previous model they are much better. The rear camera is basically the same one found on the iPhone 4, while the front is a 720p iSight camera.
While they aren't the best, they are definitely usable for quick snapshots or video chat.
Battery Life
According to my girlfriend the battery life is good, but since this is not my personal device I have not been able to test it extensively.
Pricing and Value
The biggest downfall of this guy is the price. With this new generation of iTouch, Apple has completely eliminated the 8GB model. The base model is now 32GB and starts at $299. This is a little steep considering you can get a 32GB Nexus 7 with cellular data for the same price.
Conclusion
The price of this iPod may be a little high but it is the best iTouch so far. If you have the extra money and you want something that you can play games, consume media, and take advantage of the ecosystem with but aren't crazy about the iPhone, then this is going to be a great option. Though you can get "more value" with a Nexus 7, you get a much more portable and well crafted device in the new 5th generation iPod Touch.
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