Apple ipod nano 4th gen vs. 5th gen: Any suggestions?
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Below is my review, I would go with an unopened gen4! ============================================= Last year for Christmas, my wife gave me a gen4 Nano that I absolutly love. This year, I decided to return the favor and get her an ipod for Christmas. I gave it to her early so she could enjoy our Christmas cd's on it. I have to say that while my wife does like it, there are obvious issues with gen5. Fist off, the outputs on the base of the unit have been reversed so the gen5 requires it's own mount to use it on any docking station! Why csn't Apple stick with one body style for the nano. So now all the included adaptors in home theater systems are obsolete once again; makes no sense what-so-ever. The gen5 has a built in speaker that is completly useless! Sound is emitted out of the base of the unit. At best it sounds like and old time transistor radio, only without the volume! The video recoder is very awkward to use with little relivence to listing to your favorite tunes. The genius is still with us, another useless feature if you have an eclectic musical taste. The playlist feature works alot better and is much more fun. The unit works ok and we did not find any defects with it. We did not have any of the click-wheel issues that other reviwers have commented on. For me the bottom line is that Apple has takin a good thing and cluttered it with a bunch of new features. The Ipod classic would of been a much better platform for this stuff with it's 160gb's of storage. All of these features that have been added to gen5 take up precious storage space for your rockin tunes or arias, whatever the case my be.
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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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I believe the iPod nano 5th generation is compatible. I'm not sure about the rest. Hope this helps.
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No but i hear they are not going to make ipod anymore so dont waste money. I like my fourth gen better than my 5th gen
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The iPod nano 6th generation appears to have the same 30-pin dock connector as the iPhone 4, so the hardware should match up. As to the software, unknown.
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Krishna, It has the standard 32 pin connector - I have a 4th gen iPod. One concern with this system and it may only be my docking station - it shuts off after half an hour and this started happening 2 years after purchase. It is not a big deal to me and it has great sound from both my iPods (I also have one of the old small ones that is at least 6 years old). So I didn't answer your question exactly, but if the 5th gen has a 32 pin instead of the new lightning connection it will work. Kind regards, tom
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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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Hi I'm not to shore bout the nano,but for the iPod touch 4th generation which I have. It is perfect, not a bad little btof kit for the money !! Hope this helps.
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just to clarify... ipod nano is flash-based, just like ipod touchthe classic is the only one that is hard drive
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Built for the 5th Gen. iPod. The picture is inaccurate, even though there may have been a version made for 4th Gen. This case only has a gap enough to plug in a Lightning connector. 30-pin will not fit. It is also built tighter inside to form fit the thinner, squarer 5th Generation iPod.
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I have/had a 4th generation nano and the same thing happened. I called for support and was told that the headphone socket needed to be replaced. I found detailed repair videos on youtube and everything else I needed EXCEPT the part. The part was discontinued and I've not been able to find it. However, it is my understanding that if you bring your ipod into an apple store that they can/will replace the part for something like $80.00
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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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Unless you actually used the video playback features on your old Nano, you should definitely get this Nano. I love it, the design is sleak and I love being able to clip it on, and the touchscreen rocks. However, I have to say my fav iPod is the Classic. If the limited space bugged you on your old Nano, get the Classic.
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Two identical iPods wouldn't make much sense. But I have a full size Classic (for work) and I'm considering buying a Nano for the gym because it's smaller and lighter.
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Culled from the internet: 2nd Generation one has better Wi Fi connectivity, a slimmer size, built in speakers (Can only use earbuds/earphones or plug in speakers on 1st Gen), external Volume buttons, and built-in Nike+ support...Other than that all other features can be made equal by updating the software on the iPod to the latest version (at a cost to you).
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No- ipod 5th generation uses the lightning pin charger (the really tiny one)- this is the big fat older adaptor which would work for 4th gen and below...
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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. :)