Ipod touch 5 camera specifications. An overview of the fifth generation iPod Touch. Why does he need you

Carrier

Screen

Almost all modern players are equipped with screens. For comfortable video viewing, it is recommended to choose players with a large screen. Some miniature players do not have a screen. Often players are equipped with a touch screen. Management from such a screen is intuitive and convenient.

Interfaces

Format Support

Integrated camera

Nutrition

Frame

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I get on a crowded train at the Moscow railway station and take out a package of transparent acrylic plastic from my bag. As I unpack the contents of the box A at the table, a young boy slowly slides past me. This moment was remembered well: in his cursory glance at the bright red, defiant iPod, genuine interest was read. Interest faded as soon as he sat down and took out his iPhone 5.

The device, which lay in a minimalist package, the world was waiting for one and a half month. It is logical: unlike other Apple products, "touch" is the uncontested leader in its category. But do you really need it? Let's formulate a detailed answer together, having closely become acquainted with the fifth generation of iPod touch - the brightest, most powerful and most expensive.

Colors

This year, Cupertino decided to add variety to the line of touch players. The task was completed on a grand scale: now, instead of black and white, we are offered to choose from six complicated more worse.

Therefore, when you decide on a color, the real choice will be much easier. If stereotypes do not bother you, take blue, which gives off very little green in low or indirect lighting. Gray is the safest option that will suit absolutely everyone. Finally, those who are used to the black frame of the screen will have to take the player only in the appropriate color. Here, it would seem, and all recommendations. But among the new "touches" there is one more, with shades of which Apple has not been smart. This " Product (RED)". And today we will consider it precisely. It should be noted in advance that this variation will not be sold in Russia. This can only be bought in the Apple Store or on the official website, although no one has canceled resellers.

Packaging and equipment

The process of unpacking any Apple gadget turns into a sacred act that delivers genuine pleasure. iPod Touch is hidden in a transparent plastic-acrylic box, the shape of which is identical to the packaging of the previous two generations of the device. The Apple logo is emblazoned on the top end, the player's name and the inscription "Product (RED)" (optional) are on the sides, and a sticker with boring information about the model and serial number is stuck on the bottom and inside. The color of the text and logo matches the color of the player.

Slowly remove all wrappers and open the box. The highlight of the program is laid on a plastic podium, covered with a tightly glued opaque film. You will remember the characteristic sound when it is removed for a long time. Behind the stand is a small cardboard chest, inside which all the “papers” are perfectly evenly folded - a quick reference, two stickers with the Apple logo, warranty information and a Product RED insert.

Beneath all this goodness lie an evenly twisted Lightning cord, EarPods in a miserable, rustling foam-like package, and a small Loop cord. iPhone owners will suspect something is wrong here: where, in fact, is a full-fledged charge? It is not here and, unfortunately, never has been. USB is once again our life-giving friend and comrade.

The packaging of the headphones differs from that of the “five” set: unlike the pretty plastic “case”, here we are dealing with secondary materials that rustle loudly from any touch. On the reverse side, the whole thing is covered with a piece of cardboard that needs to be torn off in order to get the EarPods free. It is impossible to use this package as a "case", because it is simply fall apart from pressure. The headphones themselves are “pleasant” with the complete absence of a remote control and a microphone:

Although everything is fair, because Apple warns about this on the official website. I will not expand on the sound, because Seva did it much better than me in a separate one. And we're back to the iPod touch.

The very first impression fits into one capacious swear word. The new iPod Touch isn't just super light and thin. Its weight is not felt at all in the hand, except for tactile sensations from the metal, and the depth of the case is so insignificant that at first you feel some kind of suspicious discomfort. I guarantee: if the ribs were sharp, the new “touch” could cut not only food, but also wood. But now the shape of the back exactly matches the lid of regular MacBook Pros: straight at the top and sharply rounded at the bottom. Can't say it's all in my hand better than the previous generation. But there is no need to cry here.

The front panel is hereby under the violet-blue peephole of the front camera hid in a characteristic recess in the panel. The Home button, whose disappearance is promised to us almost every year, is in its usual place. It is pressed extremely tightly and rather loudly - because of the miniature depth, explained by severe necessity.

The glass is still slightly raised relative to the rest of the case. At the same time, the color of the rear panel is visible even from the front - thanks to the protruding metal "ribs". They are ground almost to a shine at an angle of 45 degrees, which creates nice highlights. The edge seems Very sharp to the touch, but I could not scratch my hands with it. Yes, I've tried.

The screen lock button is hidden at the top end, which is now installed perpendicular to the body, and not at an angle “somewhere behind”. The player's right side is completely empty, and two separate volume keys stick out to the left - this time at a very slight angle. All these elements are not made of plastic, as in touch 4, but of metal, and the same color as the entire body of the back panel.

At the bottom there is a headphone jack, a Lightning connector port and five round holes that emit sound from a miniature speaker in the case. The 3.5mm jack and speaker are swapped this year. It didn't affect usability at all. The speaker holes are covered with a very dense mesh, and, looking ahead, it does not shine at all with either volume or sound quality, but it will fit as a background tweeter for voicing toys. There is nothing to say about the synchronization port: I inserted the cord and let's go.

Okay, why pull, it's time to turn over. If everything is quite according to Feng Shui with the front, then something indescribable is happening behind. This is the most dramatic rear panel redesign in the history of the iPod Touch - and probably the most controversial.

Be careful what you wish for. Because one day they can be exactly fulfilled, and the result can be very different from what was expected. For many, many years, iPod owners have been crying to Apple: they say, why do you put steel polished to a shine, if you know that you can scratch it with one sideways glance? In Cupertino, they sat and obviously twisted their fingers at the temple - the tactile sensations from the metal processed in this way are simply amazing, and for their sake the flock could endure the fragile nature of the case. As a result, the consumer won: now all the "cars" are closed at the back with a panel of matte aluminum reflecting only silhouettes.

Scratch the back now noticeably heavier. In very bright light, you can see that the material seemed to be “cut” vertically. It is curious how the color of the panel changes depending on the lighting: it fades sharply, and the “sharp” notes of the hue disappear from it. The Apple logo and the name of the device are in the same color as the case, but clearly stand out: both protrude a hundredth of a millimeter above the surface and have an almost “mirror-like”, extremely smooth surface, and feel very similar to the panel of the previous generation of the touch player. The text below is applied in black paint, but in the light at an angle it is almost invisible.

The camera eye has not just become visually larger. Now it naturally protrudes above the surface of the case by a good millimeter. The decision is not the best, but obviously forced, if we take into account the dimensions of the player. The metal rim around the camera module is framed by the thinnest circles, which, even if you hurt yourself, you can’t see with the naked eye. Two-thirds of the eye area is occupied by an opaque black film, and the remaining space is divided between the gray surface of the module and a very small lens in shades of blue.

Next to the camera, a microphone is hidden in its own recess, covered with a diamond-shaped mesh. And a little to the right is a new element for "taches" - a flash. There is only one diode in it, but it shines quite well. In addition to being a flashlight and some other incredibly useful stuff (we'll talk about that in a bit), the flash makes night shots digestible. Who would have thought. True, its power is only enough for one or two meters.

Even more to the right, closer to the corner, there is a voluminous “hole” made of matte plastic. Hidden under it is a Wi-Fi module. Apple nevertheless returned to the idea of ​​\u200b\u200ba separate window in the case for wireless communication modules (see), and the consequences of this decision can be safely divided into good and bad. The black blob looks sad, but the level and speed of signal reception have almost doubled! For the sake of this, you can endure, especially after the infamous Wi-Fi module in the iPad 3:

A description of the design would be incomplete without mentioning the large aluminum button in the lower left corner. This is a Loop strap mount. It works very simply: press once - the button has left, press twice - the button snaps into place in the case. True, the last step requires some effort. And since we started talking about Loop, it makes sense to consider the accessory itself.

No matter how capacious and mysterious its name is, Loop is stupid strap. The material of the strap is very similar to neoprene, one side of which is smooth and bright, while the other side is rather fuzzy and pale. A sacred phrase is printed on the inside, the contents of which are known by heart by any user of Apple technology. It is said to make any item 90% cooler and 50% more expensive. But it's not for us fanatics to judge...

A small ring made of a similar material is put on the strap, which very well - at least for now - fixes the entire structure on the arm, preventing it from falling during a sharp vertical movement. All this joy is attached to the button using the simplest double hole: we thread the strap on one side, pull it to the other - and you're done.

I confess honestly: until now I considered Loop another Smart Cover: the idea of ​​ingenious simplicity, absolutely unadapted to the harsh everyday life of using the gadget. Reality really surprised me. Loop doesn't just hold the iPod touch perfectly on your hand, even if you're running, sitting, spinning the player in the air like a helicopter, and so on. He is able to withstand such tricks and frills that the hearts of people standing next to him will burst from fear for the device. I'm afraid that one day Loop will fall apart from such extreme miracles. But so far so good. Just make sure that the hanging player does not touch anything solid.

In the bottom line, the impressions of the new case remain twofold. On the one hand, brushed metal is a definite plus in any case. But tactile sensations suffer because of it: now the “touch” seems almost plastic, and bright colors only contribute to this. Cold polished steel evokes the best impressions. There can be no doubt about it: iPod touch 4 feels better in the hand than iPod touch 5, and is much more enjoyable. Another thing is that in a month one of them will look like a victim of a metal machine. And it certainly will not be a new generation. Well, we ourselves asked for it.

Screen: 10 out of 10

Fun fact: a year ago, we laughed at Android owners and argued that enlarging the display is bad. Today we have an iPod Touch with a larger display in our hands - and we are happy. Why are we happy?

Because Apple didn't lie. The screen is exactly the same, down to the smallest details and trifles, as in the iPhone 5. What does this mean? Firstly, colors. Lively, bright, precise, pleasant - a huge difference from the bluishness of all previous Touch players. Black became black instead of pale grey. White became white - although no, just a little yellowish, which is still much better than snow-blue. It is believed that the iPhone 5 has the most accurate color display of all smartphones. That title rightfully extends to the iPod touch 5. A treat for the eyes.

Secondly, IPS. Now screen colors are not inverted at any viewing angles. That is, all strangers and strangers sitting next to you will be able to enjoy your movie or game in all colors. However, at the same angles, the display still loses brightness - moreover Very significantly, making it difficult to use the device in such positions. But this is rather a plus - for the above reason.

Third, oleophobic coating. Cleaning the display from traces of use has become much easier. And the additional sliding of the fingers from this layer has not bothered anyone yet. Finally, plus and minus at the same time: display size. The increased resolution and diagonal match those of the iPhone 5: 4 inches diagonally with a matrix resolution of 1136 by 640 pixels. More information is always good. But at what cost? The width, as you know, has remained the same, which should make it easier for people with a small grip area to use the devices.

After several days of intensive testing, I noticed that in my (very small) hands, the top or bottom 10-15% of the screen is still inaccessible for quick one-handed use without the need for "interception". In this case, the second hand is still not required. Considering that the vast majority of readers will obviously have larger hands, you should not have any problems.

In a good way, the display of the iPod touch 5 is the second reason that can force all owners of previous generations of this device to “update” immediately. With the first reason, everything is much simpler and more prosaic.

Two months ago, the author bought an iPod touch 4 at a local flea market. For the sake of interest. A day later, I sold it back, crossing myself. This thing, even when restored from scratch in iTunes, worked very badly on iOS 5. And when I ventured to put a beta version of iOS 6 - it just died. Does anyone need a player in which player not able to play music without brakes in the menu? The hardware of the fourth "wheelbarrow" is not just outdated - in a good way, it should have been deprived of support for the latest version of iOS, because it did not pull it at all. The device urgently needed a successor. Powerful.

iPod touch 5 is equipped with a dual-core A5 processor, which is identical in frequency and other technical data to the iPhone 4S. And the "eska", as you know, is still steers double, and in some places even three times thanks to the new memory.

iOS 6 flies in all scenarios. Absolutely. For two days of testing games, browser, music, video, and so on, I did not notice a single obvious "brake". At the same time, the enlarged screen definitely consumes more processor juice than that of the iPhone 4S. For the first time in the last two years, I was able to calmly dig into my iTunes home library without the risk of catching a “departure” of the player, and the browser did not throw me into the desktop even when opening a car of tabs on a very voracious full-fledged version of the portal The Verge.

It is customary not to believe in words, so here are the results of synthetic tests. In Geekbench, the device scores twice as many points as its predecessor; in Sunspider (browser test) we have almost a fivefold advantage. According to the results on the graphics package website GLBenchmark, the video performance of the player is about 4-5 percent less than that of the 4S. The screen resolution is affected. The battery lives about 10-12 hours under load and Wi-Fi is on. On impressions - not worse than before, but still Not for two days.

iOS 6 itself on touch 5 does not have any specific "chips" in comparison with that on the iPhone 5. But here, unlike the previous generation of touch players, it finally appeared Siri. Yes, and all the features that the new iPhone is gifted with are also present: here you have 3D maps (no GPS, unfortunately), and panoramic shooting, and HDR photos, and so on. By the way, about the photosensor.

Five megapixels is more than five times more than in the previous generation of cameras. The appearance of autofocus, improved optics, shooting in 1080p and a sapphire protective glass - all this tramples the already terribly poor iPod touch 4 photosensor into the dirt. Photos from the new player are clear, good, but their quality still drops sharply in low light conditions. The detail of the photos themselves and the color reproduction is similar to that of the iPad 3, which is no wonder. And if we add Loop here, we will get a player with the function of a camping "soap box". A very viable use case for the device. It's a pity, but the front camera is still sad.

The flash, by the way, is useful not only for photos, but for ... notifications. In the iOS settings "LED flashes". It activates the flash every time there is an incoming call, iMessage, email, or just a push notification. A super-convenient feature with an inverted screen, which completely replaces the missing vibration motor. This one would seem trifle pleased almost more than the new screen.

iPod nada?

So, iPod touch 5 is iPhone 5 without dialer. Programmatically and functionally, the new touch player is very similar to the no less new Apple smartphone. But at the same time, having excluded Loop from the list, touch is in no way able to improve the life of the owner of the “five”. Therefore, let's see if this device is right for you.

1. The owner of the iPod Touch 4 without other devices on iOS - it's time for you to go to the store, and put the old man up for sale or send it to a distant drawer. There is zero doubt. And don't let the case fool you - you still want to smash your chrome iPod every day, so what's the difference?

2. only as a "double" of your smartphone or as a gift to household members - to accustom them to the Apple ecosystem. By the way, it is better for children to buy a touch. Hang Loop on their arm and let them run. At the same time, you don’t have to worry about leaving your child with his fragile new iPhone.

3. other smartphones and tablets - get touch 5 if you want to take advantage of the latest iOS technologies, fresh games / programs and a larger display. I suspect that the owners of old iPhones are just used to using their smartphones as dialers-mail-browser. The touch would then be a great and relatively cheap comeback without having to sell your main phone.

4. will not noticeably better than any iPad in places where there is no Internet via Wi-Fi.

5. The owner of the iPad, iPhone, iPod, Mac, Apple TV and so on is sure that you will still buy touch 5, and you no longer need any arguments.

Finally, don't forget that the iPod touch 5 is also player with 32 or 64 gigabytes of memory on board, plus countless repositories of remote music, including the possibility of downloading it. Do you want a cool player with a bunch of bells and whistles? You simply have no other choice!

Conclusion and summary

That's just it now costs at least $ 300 in the minimum configuration. At the same time, the iPod touch 4 does not disappear from the market: it can be bought in modifications for ... 16 and 32 gigabytes for $ 200 and $ 250, respectively. You can calculate the Russian prices for all this yourself by multiplying the dollar by about 45 rubles. The question arises of the expediency of a more expensive purchase. Here's just a far-fetched question: even if you buy a cheaper "touch" now, it will not slow down less than the previous ones. It is better to add money in advance. But, who decides whether to buy a touch or a used 4S, I recommend that you weigh the pros and cons well.

Now we abstract from the price and just put it in front of us. The best player, the engine of progress and the only "outlet" of the entire iPod line, the new touch is the undisputed leader in the multimedia player market. And I won't give it to you. Unless I accidentally break it, carried away by the invulnerability of Loop.

Pros:

Great display with delightful color reproduction
+ Excellent iPhone 4S performance
+ Good camera, pictures from which are not ashamed to show
+ EarPods tolerably replace any headphones under $15
+ Matte lid - an outlet for an experienced owner touch
+ Loop - the most convenient little thing for an active lifestyle
+ iOS 6 and the App Store - it won't be boring for another two or three years

Minuses:

Housing materials are unpleasant tactile
- The front camera has been updated, but still "nothing"
- Thin almost to the point of discomfort (yes-yes)
- The battery still does not pull the second day of use
- The lack of a 3G modem puts pressure on the functionality
- The player does not lie flat due to the protruding camera

Photos in the review are clickable. I get on a crowded train at the Moscow railway station and take out a package of transparent acrylic plastic from my bag. As I unpack the contents of the box A at the table, a young boy slowly slides past me. This moment was remembered well: in his cursory glance at the bright red, defiant iPod, genuine interest was read. Interest faded sharply as soon as he sat down and took out the iPhone 5. The device, which lay in a minimalist package, the world was waiting for one and a half month. It is logical: unlike other Apple products, "touch" is the uncontested leader in its category. But do you really need it? Let's formulate a detailed answer together, having closely become acquainted with the fifth generation of iPod touch - the brightest, most powerful and most expensive.

Colors

This year, Cupertino decided to add variety to the line of touch players. The task was completed on a grand scale: now, instead of black and white, we are offered to choose from six extremely different colors. And this choice is like never before. complicated. I will never believe that almost half of them were personally approved by Apple management. Instead of bright yellow, we were offered a faded brown color of “childish surprise”, and the red version became a passive pale pink. The player page on the official website itself conveys the whole scale of the situation quite well, but in reality, judging by the numerous photos from the owners, yellow and red look more worse. Therefore, when you decide on a color, the real choice will be much easier. If stereotypes do not bother you, take blue, which gives off very little green in low or indirect lighting. Gray is the safest option that will suit absolutely everyone. Finally, those who are used to the black frame of the screen will have to take the player only in the appropriate color. Here, it would seem, and all recommendations. But among the new "touches" there is one more, with shades of which Apple has not been smart. This " Product (RED)". And today we will consider it precisely. It should be noted in advance that this variation will not be sold in Russia. This can only be bought in the Apple Store or on the official website, although no one has canceled resellers.

Packaging and equipment

The process of unpacking any Apple gadget turns into a sacred act that delivers genuine pleasure. iPod Touch is hidden in a transparent plastic-acrylic box, the shape of which is identical to the packaging of the previous two generations of the device. The Apple logo is emblazoned on the top end, the player's name and the inscription "Product (RED)" (optional) are on the sides, and a sticker with boring information about the model and serial number is stuck on the bottom and inside. The color of the text and logo matches the color of the player. Slowly remove all wrappers and open the box. The highlight of the program is laid on a plastic podium, covered with a tightly glued opaque film. You will remember the characteristic sound when it is removed for a long time. Behind the stand is a small cardboard chest, inside which all the “papers” are perfectly evenly folded - a quick reference, two stickers with the Apple logo, warranty information and a Product RED insert. Beneath all this goodness lie an evenly twisted Lightning cord, EarPods in a miserable, rustling foam-like package, and a small Loop cord. iPhone owners will suspect something is wrong here: where, in fact, is a full-fledged charge? It is not here and, unfortunately, never has been. USB is once again our life-giving friend and comrade. The packaging of the headphones differs from that of the “five” set: unlike the pretty plastic “case”, here we are dealing with secondary materials that rustle loudly from any touch. On the reverse side, the whole thing is covered with a piece of cardboard that needs to be torn off in order to get the EarPods free. It is impossible to use this package as a "case", because it is simply fall apart from pressure. The headphones themselves are "pleasant" with the complete absence of a remote control and a microphone: Although everything is fair, because Apple warns about this on the official website. I will not expand on the sound, because Seva did it much better than me in a separate one. And we're back to the iPod touch.

Design: shape, dimensions and materials

The very first impression fits into one capacious swear word. The new iPod Touch isn't just super light and thin. Its weight is not felt at all in the hand, except for tactile sensations from the metal, and the depth of the case is so insignificant that at first you feel some kind of suspicious discomfort. I guarantee: if the ribs were sharp, the new “touch” could cut not only food, but also wood. But now the shape of the back exactly matches the lid of regular MacBook Pros: straight at the top and sharply rounded at the bottom. Can't say it's all in my hand better than the previous generation. But there is no need to cry here. The front panel is hereby the face of any device that the user will see tens of thousands of times more often. In the best traditions of Apple, the facade is extremely unremarkable and at the same time attractive: an almost solid snow-white panel with a slight bias towards a cold shade appeared in iDevices relatively recently, but has already become a hit. At the top under the violet-blue peephole of the front camera hid in a characteristic recess in the panel. The Home button, whose disappearance is promised to us almost every year, is in its usual place. It is pressed extremely tightly and rather loudly - because of the miniature depth, explained by severe necessity. The glass is still slightly raised relative to the rest of the case. At the same time, the color of the rear panel is visible even from the front - thanks to the protruding metal "ribs". They are ground almost to a shine at an angle of 45 degrees, which creates nice highlights. The edge seems Very sharp to the touch, but I could not scratch my hands with it. Yes, I've tried. The screen lock button is hidden at the top end, which is now installed perpendicular to the body, and not at an angle “somewhere behind”. The player's right side is completely empty, and two separate volume keys stick out to the left - this time at a very slight angle. All these elements are not made of plastic, as in touch 4, but of metal, and the same color as the entire body of the back panel. At the bottom there is a headphone jack, a Lightning connector port and five round holes that emit sound from a miniature speaker in the case. The 3.5mm jack and speaker are swapped this year. It didn't affect usability at all. The speaker holes are covered with a very dense mesh, and, looking ahead, it does not shine at all with either volume or sound quality, but it will fit as a background tweeter for voicing toys. There is nothing to say about the synchronization port: I inserted the cord and let's go. Okay, why pull, it's time to turn over. If everything is quite according to Feng Shui with the front, then something indescribable is happening behind. This is the most dramatic rear panel redesign in the history of the iPod Touch - and probably the most controversial. Be careful what you wish for. Because one day they can be exactly fulfilled, and the result can be very different from what was expected. For many, many years, iPod owners have been crying to Apple: they say, why do you put steel polished to a shine, if you know that you can scratch it with one sideways glance? In Cupertino, they sat and obviously twisted their fingers at the temple - the tactile sensations from the metal processed in this way are simply amazing, and for their sake the flock could endure the fragile nature of the case. As a result, the consumer won: now all the "cars" are closed at the back with a panel of matte aluminum reflecting only silhouettes. Scratch the back now noticeably heavier. In very bright light, you can see that the material seemed to be “cut” vertically. It is curious how the color of the panel changes depending on the lighting: it fades sharply, and the “sharp” notes of the hue disappear from it. The Apple logo and the name of the device are in the same color as the case, but clearly stand out: both protrude a hundredth of a millimeter above the surface and have an almost “mirror-like”, extremely smooth surface, and feel very similar to the panel of the previous generation of the touch player. The text below is applied in black paint, but in the light at an angle it is almost invisible. The camera eye has not just become visually larger. Now it naturally protrudes above the surface of the case by a good millimeter. The decision is not the best, but obviously forced, if we take into account the dimensions of the player. The metal rim around the camera module is framed by the thinnest circles, which, even if you hurt yourself, you can’t see with the naked eye. Two-thirds of the eye area is occupied by an opaque black film, and the remaining space is divided between the gray surface of the module and a very small lens in shades of blue. Next to the camera, a microphone is hidden in its own recess, covered with a diamond-shaped mesh. And a little to the right is a new element for "taches" - a flash. There is only one diode in it, but it shines quite well. In addition to being a flashlight and some other incredibly useful stuff (we'll talk about that in a bit), the flash makes night shots digestible. Who would have thought. True, its power is only enough for one or two meters. Even more to the right, closer to the corner, there is a voluminous “hole” made of matte plastic. Hidden under it is a Wi-Fi module. Apple nevertheless returned to the idea of ​​\u200b\u200ba separate window in the case for wireless communication modules (see), and the consequences of this decision can be safely divided into good and bad. The black blob looks sad, but the level and speed of signal reception have almost doubled! That's something to be patient for, especially after the iPad 3's infamous Wi-Fi module: A description of the design would be incomplete without mentioning the large aluminum button in the lower left corner. This is a Loop strap mount. It works very simply: press once - the button has left, press twice - the button snaps into place in the case. True, the last step requires some effort. And since we started talking about Loop, it makes sense to consider the accessory itself. No matter how capacious and mysterious its name is, Loop is stupid strap. The material of the strap is very similar to neoprene, one side of which is smooth and bright, while the other side is rather fuzzy and pale. A sacred phrase is printed on the inside, the contents of which are known by heart by any user of Apple technology. It is said to make any item 90% cooler and 50% more expensive. But it's not for us, the fanatics, to judge... The strap is fitted with a small ring made of a similar material, which very well - at least for now - fixes the entire structure on the arm, preventing it from falling during a sharp vertical movement. All this joy is attached to the button using the simplest double hole: we thread the strap on one side, pull it to the other - and you're done. I confess honestly: until now I considered Loop another Smart Cover: the idea of ​​ingenious simplicity, absolutely unadapted to the harsh everyday life of using the gadget. Reality really surprised me. Loop doesn't just hold the iPod touch perfectly on your hand, even if you're running, sitting, spinning the player in the air like a helicopter, and so on. He is able to withstand such tricks and frills that the hearts of people standing next to him will burst from fear for the device. I'm afraid that one day Loop will fall apart from such extreme miracles. But so far so good. Just make sure that the hanging player does not touch anything solid. In the bottom line, the impressions of the new case remain twofold. On the one hand, brushed metal is a definite plus in any case. But tactile sensations suffer because of it: now the “touch” seems almost plastic, and bright colors only contribute to this. Cold polished steel evokes the best impressions. There can be no doubt about it: iPod touch 4 feels better in the hand than iPod touch 5, and is much more enjoyable. Another thing is that in a month one of them will look like a victim of a metal machine. And it certainly will not be a new generation. Well, we ourselves asked for it.

Screen: 10 out of 10

Fun fact: a year ago, we laughed at Android owners and argued that enlarging the display is bad. Today we have an iPod Touch with a larger display in our hands - and we are happy. Why are we happy? Because Apple didn't lie. The screen is exactly the same, down to the smallest details and trifles, as in the iPhone 5. What does this mean? Firstly, colors. Lively, bright, precise, pleasant - a huge difference from the bluishness of all previous Touch players. Black became black instead of pale grey. White became white - although no, just a little yellowish, which is still much better than snow-blue. It is believed that the iPhone 5 has the most accurate color display of all smartphones. That title rightfully extends to the iPod touch 5. A treat for the eyes. Secondly, IPS. Now screen colors are not inverted at any viewing angles. That is, all strangers and strangers sitting next to you will be able to enjoy your movie or game in all colors. However, at the same angles, the display still loses brightness - moreover Very significantly, making it difficult to use the device in such positions. But this is rather a plus - for the above reason. Third, oleophobic coating. Cleaning the display from traces of use has become much easier. And the additional sliding of the fingers from this layer has not bothered anyone yet. Finally, plus and minus at the same time: display size. The increased resolution and diagonal match those of the iPhone 5: 4 inches diagonally with a matrix resolution of 1136 by 640 pixels. More information is always good. But at what cost? The width, as you know, has remained the same, which should make it easier for people with a small grip area to use the devices. After several days of intensive testing, I noticed that in my (very small) hands, the top or bottom 10-15% of the screen is still inaccessible for quick one-handed use without the need for "interception". In this case, the second hand is still not required. Considering that the vast majority of readers will obviously have larger hands, you should not have any problems. In a good way, the display of the iPod touch 5 is the second reason that can force all owners of previous generations of this device to “update” immediately. With the first reason, everything is much simpler and more prosaic.

Iron. Performance in iOS

Two months ago, the author bought an iPod touch 4 at a local flea market. For the sake of interest. A day later, I sold it back, crossing myself. This thing, even when restored from scratch in iTunes, worked very badly on iOS 5. And when I ventured to put a beta version of iOS 6 - it just died. Does anyone need a player in which player not able to play music without brakes in the menu? The hardware of the fourth "wheelbarrow" is not just outdated - in a good way, it should have been deprived of support for the latest version of iOS, because it did not pull it at all. The device urgently needed a successor. Powerful. iPod touch 5 is equipped with a dual-core A5 processor, which is identical in frequency and other technical data to the iPhone 4S. And the "eska", as you know, is still steers. We add here a fast memory of 512 MB against 256 - and we get an obvious advantage over the previous generation of touch players. So obvious that it can be safely called double, and in some places even three times thanks to the new memory. iOS 6 flies in all scenarios. Absolutely. For two days of testing games, browser, music, video, and so on, I did not notice a single obvious "brake". At the same time, the enlarged screen definitely consumes more processor juice than that of the iPhone 4S. For the first time in the last two years, I was able to calmly dig into my iTunes home library without the risk of catching a “departure” of the player, and the browser did not throw me into the desktop even when opening a car of tabs on a very voracious full-fledged version of the portal The Verge.
It is customary not to believe in words, so here are the results of synthetic tests. In Geekbench, the device scores twice as many points as its predecessor; in Sunspider (browser test) we have almost a fivefold advantage. According to the results on the graphics package website GLBenchmark, the video performance of the player is about 4-5 percent less than that of the 4S. The screen resolution is affected. The battery lives about 10-12 hours under load and Wi-Fi is on. On impressions - not worse than before, but still Not for two days. iOS 6 itself on touch 5 does not have any specific "chips" in comparison with that on the iPhone 5. But here, unlike the previous generation of touch players, it finally appeared Siri. Yes, and all the features that the new iPhone is gifted with are also present: here you have 3D maps (no GPS, unfortunately), and panoramic shooting, and HDR photos, and so on. By the way, about the photosensor. Five megapixels is more than five times more than in the previous generation of cameras. The appearance of autofocus, improved optics, shooting in 1080p and a sapphire protective glass - all this tramples the already terribly poor iPod touch 4 photosensor into the dirt. Photos from the new player are clear, good, but their quality still drops sharply in low light conditions. The detail of the photos themselves and the color reproduction is similar to that of the iPad 3, which is no wonder. And if we add Loop here, we will get a player with the function of a camping "soap box". A very viable use case for the device. It's a pity, but the front camera is still sad. The flash, by the way, is useful not only for photos, but for ... notifications. In the iOS settings "LED flashes". It activates the flash every time there is an incoming call, iMessage, email, or just a push notification. A super-convenient feature with an inverted screen, which completely replaces the missing vibration motor. This one would seem trifle pleased almost more than the new screen.

iPod nada?

So, iPod touch 5 is iPhone 5 without dialer. Programmatically and functionally, the new touch player is very similar to the no less new Apple smartphone. But at the same time, having excluded Loop from the list, touch is in no way able to improve the life of the owner of the “five”. Therefore, let's see if this device is right for you. 1. The owner of the iPod Touch 4 without other devices on iOS - it's time for you to go to the store, and put the old man up for sale or send it to a distant drawer. There is zero doubt. And don't let the case fool you - you still want to smash your chrome iPod every day, so what's the difference? 2. The owner of the iPhone 5 / iPhone 4S, other gadgets do not matter - if you buy touch 5, then only as a "double" of your smartphone or as a gift to household members - to accustom them to the Apple ecosystem. By the way, it is better for children to buy a touch. Hang Loop on their arm and let them run. At the same time, you don’t have to worry about leaving your child with his fragile new iPhone. 3. Owner of iPhone 3G/3GS/4, as well as any other smartphones and tablets - get touch 5 if you want to take advantage of the latest iOS technologies, fresh games / programs and a larger display. I suspect that the owners of old iPhones are just used to using their smartphones as dialers-mail-browser. The touch would then be a great and relatively cheap comeback without having to sell your main phone. 4. The owner of an iPad of any generation without other Apple gadgets - take only if necessary a mobile companion with access to the Apple ecosystem. Remember that touch does not have a 3G module, which means that it will not noticeably better than any iPad in places where there is no Internet via Wi-Fi. 5. The owner of the iPad, iPhone, iPod, Mac, Apple TV and so on is sure that you will still buy touch 5, and you no longer need any arguments. Finally, don't forget that the iPod touch 5 is also player with 32 or 64 gigabytes of memory on board, plus countless repositories of remote music, including the possibility of downloading it. Do you want a cool player with a bunch of bells and whistles? You simply have no other choice!

Conclusion and summary

I am writing these lines with the iPod touch 5 and slowly I understand that this device has long gone from the categories we are used to. This is a great player with a lot of possibilities. This is the best internet tablet under 5 inches. This is a game console with a blatant amount cheap and high-quality games, some of which breathe in the back of the head of a full-fledged "portable". This is a good companion with a lot of useful applications in everyday life - from a calculator to a diary. Now it's even better camera a la "point-and-click" - with decent quality photos and the ability to instantly share them with the whole world in hundreds of different ways. And it’s also just a perfectly assembled, solid, convenient and beautiful gadget from Apple, from which it’s hard to take your eyes off. That's just it now costs at least $ 300 in the minimum configuration. At the same time, the iPod touch 4 does not disappear from the market: it will be possible to buy it in modifications for ... 16 and 32 gigabytes for 200 and 250 dollars, respectively. You can calculate the Russian prices for all this yourself by multiplying the dollar by about 45 rubles. The question arises of the expediency of a more expensive purchase. Here's just a far-fetched question: even if you buy a cheaper "touch" now, it will not slow down less than the previous ones. It is better to add money in advance. But, who decides whether to buy a touch or a used 4S, I recommend that you weigh the pros and cons well. Now we abstract from the price and just put it in front of us. The best player, the engine of progress and the only "outlet" of the entire iPod line, the new touch is the undisputed leader in the multimedia player market. And I won't give it to you. Unless I accidentally break it, carried away by the invulnerability of Loop. Pros:+ Gorgeous display with delightful color rendering + Excellent performance at the level of iPhone 4S + Good camera, pictures from which you are not ashamed to show + EarPods tolerably replace any headphones cheaper than $ 15 + Matte cover - an outlet for an experienced owner touch + Loop - the most convenient little thing with an active lifestyle + iOS 6 and the App Store - not boring two or three more years Minuses:- The body materials are tactilely unpleasant - The front camera has been updated, but still "nothing" - Thin almost to the point of discomfort (yes) - The battery still does not last the second day of use - The lack of a 3G modem puts pressure on the functionality - The player does not lie down exactly because of the protruding camera

Problem solved

Advantages: The advantages of this device are as follows: 1. Exquisite and unique design due to the different colors of the case, and in general it is very pleasant to hold in your hand. 2. Dimensions - it is thin, light, not wide and optimally adjusted in height, thereby giving pleasure from using various tasks in it, whether it is listening to music, sitting in contact or playing all kinds of games. 3. The screen is simply amazing !!! Do not take any films to protect the screen, the image changes for the worse, the more it is already protected by glass. 4 inches with a resolution of 1136x640 pixels at medium brightness give excellent quality with maximum viewing angles, in general, not a display but a fairy tale :) 4. The speed of work is very high in the menu, no jamming, in games, too, a rarity. Thanks to the 2-core A5 processor and 512 MB of RAM, everything works very quickly, especially when compared with devices with a single core such as touch4. 5. Camera. Their two rear (main) shoots surprisingly well, helps out functions such as autofocus and flash. The front, that is, the front camera, is also very good, it makes no sense to write excellent cameras, but there will still be noise. 6. The equipment here is richer than the iPad mini and the iPod touch4. The headphones are cool and the sound, by the way, is also 75% of people who like these headphones, the rest will grumble)) the Lightning cable is convenient. ) 7. The device holds the battery very well !! about 2 days of average use, although if you play games a lot, then after 4 hours it will already be discharged. And so for a day it’s enough to charge at night and you can listen to music, play, sit on the Internet, take a picture, in general, whatever you want. 8. Everything is located there where you need it: the volume rocker on the left, the on / off button and the lock on the top right, and the speaker, headphone jack and cable at the bottom, all this is very convenient and competently believe me. playing so it's definitely clearer and there are more applications, besides, they are better! Disadvantages: Among the shortcomings, I can single out: 1. The back panel does not scratch as before on the wheelbarrow4, but it gets dirty, dirty, dirty as you like, but it's true, my device is yellow, but I've seen this for everyone. it doesn’t always download applications quickly or something else like that happens in firmware 6.1, it’s changed. Comment: The iTunes program is convenient, although it causes a lot of trouble, it’s better to learn how to do everything once and it will get better. 10. Constant updates that other devices on Android or Windows do not have. When choosing this device or comparing it with someone, I immediately want to say that it is the best of its kind, it cannot be compared with some other player that can access the Internet and which all modern games run great, and if you want to compare it with an android smartphone, remember all the advantages that iOS has. perhaps this system will be better for YOU than other axes. Up to 13,000 rubles, this device from the cult company Apple is better than the rest! if you really like such things and you see the point in this, then take it you will not regret it. If anything, contact http://vk.com/sport_86

Apple has released new generations of its players and communicators, which seem to have quite decent cameras. But are these camera substitutes or real cameras? If you hesitate between buying iPod touch 5 And iPhone 5 and while the camera is important to you, then this review is for you. Let's get to the test.

Photo size

Before we start comparing photos taken under identical conditions, it's important to note that the iPhone 5 has an 8-megapixel camera, while the iPod Touch 5 has a 5-megapixel camera. More precisely, iPod - 1936x2592, iPhone - 2448x3264 pixels. For a visual comparison, see the photo above.
All photos in the review have been proportionally reduced. Published photos can be enlarged by opening them (by right mouse click)!

Main

In our opinion, photos from the iPhone look much nicer. They are brighter, more contrasting and slightly warmer in tone. Photos from the iPod appear somewhat flatter.

Macro mode

Both cameras are quite good in macro mode. Especially pleased with autofocus. Both devices are clearly better than previous generations of Apple products.
Again I was pleased with the iPhone: the photo is more contrasting and warmer.

low light conditions

The iPhone matrix produces a picture clearly better than the iPod. It is also noticeable that the iPhone reproduces colors more accurately in such difficult shooting conditions. From a couple of photos above, you can see that the first picture (iPod) is somewhat green and noticeably darker.

Front camera

Both devices have good front cameras with a resolution of 1.2 megapixels (FaceTime HD). Immediately, on the contrary, the iPod took the lead. His photos are more "warm".

panoramic photo

Here the difference is not so obvious. But the iPhone still turns out photos with more contrast and better color.

Summary

In general, the iPhone 5 wins in our photo competition by the sum of points. Its photos are brighter, more contrasting and convey colors better than those from the iPod Touch 5. But is this difference so huge? No, the difference is not that significant. Small actions in the photo editor completely equalize the final photos in quality. So the main difference here is the size of the photo in megapixels. We are surprised by the general high level of photos obtained from the cameras of such thin devices.

Along with the birth of the long-awaited iPhone 5, Apple has also updated its line of iPod Touch and Nano players. Initially, these devices were intended for watching video files and listening to music, but over time they turned into a set of a small soap box, a gaming platform, a pocket PC and a media center.

So, the new iPod Touch 5 received a 4-inch screen, an updated platform and a radically changed design compared to. Actually, in this article we will consider the characteristics and capabilities of the iPod Touch 5 specifically, after reading which, perhaps, you will definitely decide on the need to purchase this gadget. Note that for some, this device has become almost a full-fledged alternative to the iPhone 5, and more affordable.

Design

Externally, the design of the Apple Touch 5 turned out just great. We can say that this is the “apple” that represents the company in the best possible light. At the first touch, there is a feeling that you are touching something unearthly, alien. The new device received not such rounded corners and instead of the usual glass on the back cover, anodized aluminum now flaunts.

The material is quite resistant to scratches: it was scary, but we carried the device in our pocket with keys, after which no manifestations were detected, although we do not advise you to tempt fate. It would be reasonable to assume that the design of the player should have turned out worse than the iPhone 5, but in fact it is in no way inferior and even surpasses the mobile version in some places.

The buttons are quite solid, they are easy to press, everything is very convenient. The downside of the case can only be called a 5-megapixel camera, which protrudes by about a millimeter and a half. Presumably, if you make a sharp movement on a table with a rough surface, then a considerable scratch may remain on the camera.

The device received a new Lightning power and data connector to replace the standard 30-pin interface. The new adapter turned out to be much smaller in size and is completely symmetrical, so now you simply won’t be able to “shove” the cord in the wrong way. Headphones still use a standard 3.5 mm mini-jack.

Display

The screen in this device is exactly the same as that of the iPhone 5: IPS technology, 4-inch diagonal, resolution of 1136 x 640 pixels, almost maximum viewing angles, very natural black color. In general, there is nothing to complain about on the screen. Apple really did well that they decided to install a similar screen of the mobile flagship in the Apple iPod Touch 5. This is the right way for effective development.

When comparing the screen of this device with its predecessors, in truth, the difference will be difficult to notice. Well, the viewing angles have become slightly better, the picture has become more saturated, the colors have become warmer. But if you do not compare two devices at once "in front of your face", then most likely this difference will not be noticeable. Just use the wonderful screen and enjoy it.

Control

For convenient management, many people like Apple products. There is nothing superfluous, no extra keys: the volume rocker is on the left, the power button is on top, and the Home key is at the bottom of the screen. You don't need a bigger device. All elements are quite easy to control even from your pocket, and at the same time, false positives almost never occur.

We can also advise you to purchase EarPods with a remote control, with which the use of the Apple iPod Touch 5 will become truly complete. Actually, the iPod 5 runs iOS 6 out of the box. It makes no sense to describe this operating system within the framework of this article, so you can read about it on our website in other articles.

Camera

The shooting characteristics of the iPod in the fifth generation device have, of course, been upgraded. The new device received two cameras: the front one is a five-megapixel module with f / 2.4 aperture and autofocus. The camera module itself is almost exactly the same as the iPhone 4 and consists of five lenses. There is also a diode flash, though not very powerful, but it will do for recording in more or less normal lighting. In the video recording mode, it is possible to turn on the flash on an ongoing basis.

Apple stated that the installed camera in this device can easily replace inexpensive compact "soap dishes". In fact, these "soap dishes" in our time began to shoot much better, and the number of megapixels is far from equal to five. So this statement is at least debatable.

But still, if you are going to view the received pictures on the same device, and not on a computer, then you should not have any reason to worry. Moreover, there are a huge number of filters in Instagram and other applications, after processing, it becomes impossible to understand what was in the original image.

Otherwise, the camera shoots well, can record video in Full HD and supports the now fashionable HDR mode, which allows you to shoot panoramic shots at about 2700. There is electronic stabilization.

The second is that the front camera in the device has a resolution of 1.2 megapixels, which does not allow it to shoot video in HD format. For the general consumer, this is not particularly important, but the important thing is that the new module has become able to record a more detailed picture, especially in normal lighting. To make video calls, the player has, but you can also additionally install Skype or other similar applications.

Working hours

The manufacturer said that in video mode Apple iPod Touch 5 will be able to work for about 8 hours, and in audio playback mode - about 40. And this is true. USB fast charging function is supported, allowing you to charge the battery by 80% in two hours; it takes about four hours to fully charge the battery. If we compare the player with the iPhone 5, then it shows much better results even with always-on Wi-Fi (this is due to the lack of communication modules) than a mobile device from Apple.

Performance

The iPod 5 has the same processor as the iPhone 4S - Apple A5, so the device will not be as fast as the iPhone 5. But, in any case, such a processor will be enough to run heavy applications and games, and the most popular applications like "Vkontakte" or "Instagram" will work without problems.

There is Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi (802.11 b / g / n, operates in 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz). The device comes in two versions of memory - 32 and 64 GB, although it is very strange that the manufacturer did not want to release a 16 GB version - after all, it would be in significant demand.

Sound quality

When buying any smartphone, many meticulously consider all its characteristics, the number of cores and the amount of RAM. In this case, such an approach would not be entirely correct, because what could be more important than the sound quality in a media player? That's it, that nothing is more important than the sound here and should not be.

In general, the sound of the iPod 5 is exactly the same as that of the iPhone 5. It, in turn, is considered the standard of music among most smartphones. If you play AAC files, you can achieve excellent sound quality with just a little play with the equalizer. The volume reserve is really large, there are excellent basses, there are no substrates. Everything is simple and clear, listening is a lot of fun. If you replace the standard headphones with something more, then the sound will certainly not disappoint you either.

We don’t know how objectively we can compare, but earlier the sound was better on the Walkman, but it seems that now the sound will be better on the iPod 5. We can’t say anything, check it yourself. Actually, the iPod Touch 5g received stripped-down EarPods that sound in all their glory. When listening to music through them, it seems that the sound comes from the speakers, and not from the headphones.

In general, you don’t need to go far: just compare any standard headphones from the box of an Android device (even a flagship) and compare the sound quality. We are sure that you will immediately want to return to listening to audio files through the iPod Touch 5g. Additionally, we recommend purchasing a remote control, because you will not find it in the box, just as you will not find a microphone on the headphones.

We also note that the speaker on the iPod 5 is somewhat quieter than on the iPhone 5. In general, with a moderate amount of noise, you can comfortably listen to music, but the manufacturer would do well to turn the module a little louder.

Why is it for you?

Probably the main question that potential buyers ask themselves. How to predict its relevance in everyday life? And how not to buy a device that will then just gather dust on the shelf for months?

The iPod Touch 5g really looks like a half-baked duplicate of the iPhone 5, which lacks the ability to make calls, but with its own unique "alien" design. Such a device has the main advantage that eliminates the problem of all modern smartphones - this is an increased battery life. Although 40 hours of audio listening time is not that much, you will have to charge the player many times less than Apple smartphones. Also, this player will become a really profitable solution for people who use only the simplest “dialers”, which will not be a pity to break, drown, etc.

In the US, the 32 GB version costs $299 and the 64 GB version costs $399. We think that this is a very low price for a device with almost the same functionality as the iPhone 5. Therefore, we can only recommend this gadget to you, because Apple did a good job and turned an ordinary media player into a really powerful media device that can do a lot. And in general, it would be even wrong to call this device a player.

And here is a video review of this device, for those who are too lazy to read everything: