I am looking to buy an iPod Nano. I heard that the clickwheel on the 5G breaks, I also don't want to deal with fingerprints. Which device is more user friendly and accessible, because to me, the 7G just looks like a smaller iPod Touch without internet.
I've used a 5th gen nano for years, and use it exclusively for my running (with the Nike+ Bluetooth receiver on iPod and motion sensor on shoe). I don't use a case, and hold it in my hand when running. I've taken a few falls, and dropped my nano several times. So it has some scratches. Still works 100%. From my experience, it's sturdy. I'm sure there are some owners with broken click-wheel. When tens of millions of anything are sold, EVERY potential type of problem will occur for the overall customer base. That does not mean any particular problem is likely to occur to any individual customer. Since you don't touch the screen to use a 5th gen nano, there is no issue with fingerprints. As a long-time iPod user, I like the click-wheel interface.
The 5th gen nano is becoming an "old" iPod at this point. Old things tend to start breaking down. If the iPod was heavily used, its battery is likely to be worn out (or getting there). If the iPod was not used very much, and sat in a drawer, that can be even worse for a lithium battery. The 5th gen nano has a battery that is soldered to the logic board, so it's not easy to replace, unless you have good soldering skills and enjoy taking apart miniature electronics.
Unique feature of 5th gen iPod nano: It has a video camera (for taking videos not photos), along with a built-in microphone and tiny speaker.
The 7th gen nano is the current model. It's brand new with a one-year warranty. Users who have never used a click-wheel iPod may find it more usable. It has a touchscreen interface; you'll deal with fingerprints. It uses the Lightning connector, which is the current standard for Apple device docking. No Nike+ accessories needed to track running.
Unique feature of 7th gen iPod nano: It has built-in Bluetooth.
I've used a 5th gen nano for years, and use it exclusively for my running (with the Nike+ Bluetooth receiver on iPod and motion sensor on shoe). I don't use a case, and hold it in my hand when running. I've taken a few falls, and dropped my nano several times. So it has some scratches. Still works 100%. From my experience, it's sturdy. I'm sure there are some owners with broken click-wheel. When tens of millions of anything are sold, EVERY potential type of problem will occur for the overall customer base. That does not mean any particular problem is likely to occur to any individual customer. Since you don't touch the screen to use a 5th gen nano, there is no issue with fingerprints. As a long-time iPod user, I like the click-wheel interface.
The 5th gen nano is becoming an "old" iPod at this point. Old things tend to start breaking down. If the iPod was heavily used, its battery is likely to be worn out (or getting there). If the iPod was not used very much, and sat in a drawer, that can be even worse for a lithium battery. The 5th gen nano has a battery that is soldered to the logic board, so it's not easy to replace, unless you have good soldering skills and enjoy taking apart miniature electronics.
Unique feature of 5th gen iPod nano: It has a video camera (for taking videos not photos), along with a built-in microphone and tiny speaker.
The 7th gen nano is the current model. It's brand new with a one-year warranty. Users who have never used a click-wheel iPod may find it more usable. It has a touchscreen interface; you'll deal with fingerprints. It uses the Lightning connector, which is the current standard for Apple device docking. No Nike+ accessories needed to track running.
Unique feature of 7th gen iPod nano: It has built-in Bluetooth.
That's an odd question, since all iPod nano models do support Nike+ (with receiver/sensor for 1-5 gen). It's not an "app"; it's built-in functionality that tracks and records, then runs syncs through iTunes to the Nile+ web site. AND 7th gen does have Bluetooth.
If I'm buying one now, it would be the 7th gen nano simply because it's brand new, not used and 6 years old. And it does everything I need for my running.
If I'm buying one now, it would be the 7th gen nano simply because it's brand new, not used and 6 years old.
I don't think you can compare that, because the battery specs are probably different. In other words, IF a touch screen uses more power (and I don't know if it does), Apple would use a higher capacity battery in the design to meet overall requirements. The tech specs page says
https://www.apple.com/ipod-nano/specs/
Music playback time: Up to 30 hours
Video playback time: Up to 3.5 hours
Sorry if that question was worded weirdly. What I meant to ask is which one would you get if both of them didn't have those extra features, but just for the sole purpose of listening to music and radio?
Thanks for replying! One more question. Does the 7 drain the battery faster than the 5, because it uses a touchscreen?
Based on the information you provided earlier, which nano would you consider getting if the 5 didn't support the Nike+ Fitness app and the 7 didn't support Bluetooth?
iPod Nano 5G vs 7G
