Last update 15 September’09 – Review @ RegHardware
Apple announced the next generation of iPod nanos will arrive with a video camera. Two new models are announced today featuring either 8 or 16GB of memory.
The new nano features a 2.2 inch display along with a camera that records 640×480 standard definition video at 30 frames per second. One of fifteen filters can be added to video ranging from Sepia to more intense choices like Cyborg and Light Tunnel. Four filters can be previewed on-screen in real-time.
Review Index – (updated 15 September’09)
RegHardware
“It’s disappointing that the camera can’t shoot stills, but the Nano’s super-slim design and slick interface means that it’ll nonetheless appeal to young folk who just want a convenient all-in-one device that will let them play music and video, and shoot video clips of their friends.”
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Pocket-lint
“It offers something better than most phones but isn’t even top dog there. At the end of the day, you still have to take a camcorder out with you and a stills device as well. Nice bit of fun but it just doesn’t solve any problems.”
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CNET.uk
“Without question, the fifth-generation model is Apple’s best iPod nano yet, and the 16GB version is exceptionally good value. That’s not to say this nano is perfect though, and, unless you badly want a video camera, there’s no reason to upgrade from the previous model. Overall, it’s even more feature-packed than its predecessors, yet leaves intact the spot-on functionality that we’ve always adored.”
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Video Quality as Compared to the Flip SD @ CrunchGear
Review Video @ CNET