Recently 16GB model with camera - - Note Note More than an MP3 player, but not a phone

22/12/2014 - Update to avoid misunderstandings:
Since the older version of the iPod Touch 5G is still sold here by some traders, you should ask the dealer if it is the current model with rear camera before purchase. Buyer at the Apple store you will receive, for example, a camera.
In the testimonies we read that some traders confirm a camera, but this does not exist then.
This is of course less beautiful because then helps probably just try or buy elsewhere.
Tip: Do not pay current prices of EUR 200, rather then directly in the consumer electronics store or from Apple directly buy (cheaper).

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Original Review:

For some, the iPod Touch neither fish nor fowl.
For me it is an MP3 player with additional functions, which only makes sense, however, if you do not have iPhone / other smart phone or looking for an alternate product.

The iPod Touch 5G is now state of the most recent iPod Touch Apple family.
It is available in the colors: space gray, silver, pink, yellow, blue and even red (Special Edition).
List price according to Apple 199 EUR, so you can save here at Amazon a few euros.
He is even more favorable at present for example at Cyberport.
One must remember that the iPod was ever more expensive.

MEMORY
Give me the storage capacity of 16 gigabytes? This is probably the most common question emerging in this device.
And I say yes.
One has to place his entire music library with them but not always. If you have the opportunity to supply the iPod on the go with wireless, then you can eg use Spotify or any other music streaming services, thereby saving space.
16 gigabytes is sufficient for over 3000 songs ...
Rich one, the 16GB is not so cost twice the capacity 50 EUR more.
When a memory upgrade iPhone to some costs more!
Since the iPod has become a niche product, the storage costs are not so significant and an upgrade can cope financially if necessary.

BATTERY
The battery lasts 40 hours according to Apple when you hear music.
I have not measured it exactly, but until you have to recharge it, you have fun for a while.
You can never count down exactly how many hours you can do something with it, because sometimes you can hear music, sometimes you play, sometimes I watch videos ...

APPS
You can use iPod as a normal iPhone. It operate all common apps that we know from the App Store. The sale of music and films via iTunes also occurs easily.
Many apps are free, many apps cost money.
For some it is worth even time to spend money.
For example, for threema. With threema can communicate free and is encrypted on the go.
According to recent statements Whatsapp stopped working after an update. Since I do not use it I can not say anything.
Otherwise, Facebook, Twitter, Skype, GMXalles no problem, as long as you are connected to the Internet.
Most games work offline and thus without an Internet connection.
Currently there is no known to me games that would not work on the iPod Touch from the hardware.
Some report that Modern Combat 4 not to run properly.
I unfortunately can not currently test.

The difference with the iPhone:
The iPhone has better hardware, Internet supports the move (2G / 3G / 4G) and you can make calls with it logically. But the iPod is much cheaper and lighter (88g).

CALLS
You can make calls with your iPod so unfortunately not yet!
Because with the new iOS 8 to WiFi telephony are introduced.
Since microphones are built into the iPod that should be no problem.

ITUNES
With iTunes you reflects its music library to iPod and iTunes I buy new music.
But you do not buy from iTunes, if you have them somewhere digitally or on CD.
Just pop the CD in iTunes import, synchronize with your iPod, ready.
Of course, the purchase of music from the iTunes Store is much more relaxed, but usually costs money properly.
Tip: there are often discounts for iTunesguthaben. Currently at the Sparkasse and otherwise often at Penny, Rossmann, Müller
Just keep your eyes open. 25 EUR credit is there for 20 EUR and 5 EUR or saved then almost a music album.

DISPLAY
The display is available for the iPhone in nothing.
4 inch equivalent to the size of the iPhone 5 or 5S.
The old iPod had a smaller display (similar to the old iPhones).
The new iPhones have a larger screen (4.7 or 5.5 inches).
Whether a new iPod with a larger screen appears you do not know at present.

CAMERA
The camera is not as good as the iPhone, but it can be Full HD video recording (1080p) make.
The rear iSight camera photographed with 5 megapixels, which is enough for snapshots.
I've seen worse cameras in mobile devices for this price.
The front camera is for video calling with FaceTime or Skype and take pictures with 1.2 megapixels and videos in 720p (HD ready). The rear camera also has a flash, so you can sometimes take pictures in the dark.
Here again the note: Apple introduced the 16GB model being updated and donated this now but a camera.
An older review should therefore be ignored.

SIRI
Even Siri is having on board.
The Sprachassitentin facilitates storing notes or reminders.
Much faster by voice than your fingertips, that's clear.
Maturity is Siri not yet, because it has its limitations.
In the US, the whole works because of the language a lot better.
The language assistant from Apple's competitors have worked a little better, you may be curious about how Siri will develop.

AIRPLAY and Remote
The image of the iPod can be reduced to a TV to the iPhone via Apple TV.
One can here Photos Games show and wirelessly on a large television set,!
Prerequisites for this are of course the corresponding TV and Apple TV.
In addition, you can use when used with Apple TV as a remote control the iPod then.
Works via remote app and only if both devices in the same Wi-Fi are on the go.

Included with:
iPod Touch 5G
Apple apple earbuds without microphone on normal headphone plug
Lightning cable (no USB adapter for the socket!)
iPod Lanyard Loop is only 32GB from here.

Potential for improvement:
- The equalizer to adjust the sound experience is only accessible via the detour settings.
As you'd expect him also as Apple users, but because the iPod is a musical instrument, you should dare integration into Musikapp.
- Addition of the outlet adapter would be advisable. To have to buy more namely, if one has not yet or not ever want to charge the PC.
- Better processor for upcoming games
- The loop hanging loop is a penny-product! Apple Typically it costs extra (9 !!! Euro in the store), in some markets, you throw it behind one. The additional costs incurred only in the 16GB version. But should enclose it here.
- An integrated radio would be a selling point for some. So far, this is only possible with an Internet connection.
Radio on the go, then so mobile. That would be truly innovative from Apple.
The integration is unlikely, because it means less music sales on iTunes and more cost of the hardware.

Why is there no Simkartenslot to internet also be able to go?
The answer should be obvious.
Where then is still the difference to an iPhone?
The iPod would inspire by, but to buy an iPhone then makes still sense, but not as much.
In addition, such a module would take place again in the iPod. At least the weight would increase.

Buying Tips:
The iPod is in interaction with a bracelet for the upper arm very well for running (as nice and light).
Of course there is a iPod Shuffle would be better but can not Nike +, which can be evaluated by his training app (motivational effect).

Conclusion
As already written above makes the iPod a good job or very good.
Here and there one misses the functions of the iPhone (telephony, Internet on the move), but only if one knows and needs. As a pure MP3 player, there are certainly cheaper alternatives, but the iPod Touch is more than that.
And here, there are no alternatives in this price segment.
If you have a smartphone or iPhone does not need the iPod actually.
All others are well advised with the iPod and will be fascinated by the possibilities.

Do you have questions about the iPod? Just ask in the comments and I'll take the matter to me.
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