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iPod 5th Gen 2014

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Discontinued
Released: June 26, 2014Discontinued on: July 15, 2015
United States: 199Japan: 20800

Overview

This 16 GB iPod touch 5th Gen (16 GB, 2014) is effectively the same as the 32 GB and 64 GB 5th Gen configurations, but with only 16 GB of storage. It also shipped without the iPod touch loop by default, though it could be purchased separately for US$9. Everyi.com has cross-referenced this model for convenience due to minor differences in identifiers, release year, and pricing.


This model is also similar to the 16 GB version it replaced, but the earlier model had entirely different identifiers, no rear "iSight" camera, and no support for the iPod touch "loop" at all.


The 2014 16 GB iPod touch 5th Gen, like its contemporaries, features a 4" widescreen multi-touch IPS "retina" display (1136x640, 326 ppi) and dual cameras: a 5-megapixel rear "iSight" camera with LED flash (1080p video) and a 1.2-megapixel front "FaceTime HD" camera (720p). It supports Bluetooth 4.0, dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi, Siri, and AirPlay.


Internally, it is powered by a 1 GHz dual-core A5 processor with 512 MB of RAM and 16 GB of flash storage. Battery life is estimated at 40 hours of music and 8 hours of video. This model uses an aluminum "unibody" case in "space gray" (black front) or silver, pink, yellow, blue, and red (all with a white front).

Evaluation

The 2014 16GB iPod touch was seen as a course correction by Apple, rectifying the unpopular omissions of its 2013 predecessor. By restoring the 5-megapixel iSight rear camera and expanding the color options to match the higher-capacity models, this version was received much more favorably. [4] It effectively made the full-featured 5th-generation experience accessible at a lower price point. For consumers who had been deterred by the previous year's camera-less model, this iPod touch represented a well-rounded package, offering the vibrant Retina display, a capable camera for casual photography, and access to the vast App Store without the premium price of the larger storage tiers. It successfully solidified the iPod touch's position as a versatile media player and a great entry-level iOS device for a broader audience.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDiPod5,1
Apple Model NoA1421 (EMC 2600)
Apple Order NoMGG82LL/A
Apple Subfamily5th Gen
Form FactoriPod touch 5th Gen

Price

Price Table
Original Price199
United States199
Australia249
Austria209
Belgium199
Brazil999
Canada219
China1498
Denmark1549
Finland219
France209
Germany199
Hong Kong1588
India16900
Indonesia2699000
Ireland209
Italy209
Japan20800
Korea259000
Luxembourg18913
Malaysia729
Mexico3199
Netherlands199
New Zealand279
Norway1.69
Portugal209
Singapore278
Spain199
Sweden1.895
Switzerland229
Taiwan6790
Thailand6900
The Philippines11690
United Kingdom159
Vietnam6499000

Pricing Extras

Pricing Extras Table
Est. Current Retail50

Body

Body Table
Case TypeHandheld
Housing ColorColors
Dimensions4.86 x 2.31 x 0.24 in / 12.3 x 5.9 x 0.6 cm
Avg. Weight3.10 oz. (88 g)

Platform

Platform Table
Processor TypeApple A5
Processor Speed1.0 GHz
Processors1 (2 Cores)
Geekbench 2 (32)625
Geekbench 3 (SC)215
Geekbench 3 (MC)410
Geekbench 4 (SC)281
Geekbench 4 (MC)488

Memory

Memory Table
Onboard RAM512 MB

Storage

Storage Table
Storage Capacity16 GB
Song Capacity3500
Photo Capacity20,000

Display

Display Table
Built-in Display4" Color
Display Resolution1136x640 (326 ppi)
Camera5 Megapixels

Audio

Audio Table
Audio SupportApple reports that the iPod touch 5th Gen models support "AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV."

Connectivity

Connectivity Table
ConnectivityUSB, Audio
PortsLightning, Headphone
USB SupportSync & Charge

Wireless Connectivity

Wireless Connectivity Table
Standard Wireless802.11a/b/g/n
Standard Bluetooth4.0

Power

Power Table
Battery TypeLithium Ion
Battery Life (Music)40 Hours
Battery Life (Video)8 Hours

Software

Software Table
Pre-Installed OSiOS 7.1.2 (11D257)
Maximum OSiOS 9.3.5
Mac SupportMac OS X 10.6.8
Windows SupportWindows XP SP3/Vista
Photo SupportApple reports that the iPod touch models sync iPod-viewable photos in "JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats".
Video SupportApple reports that the iPod touch 5th Gen supports "H.264 video up to 720p, 30 frames per second, Main Profile level 3.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats, MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats, [and] Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format."

Accessories

Accessories Table
ControllerMulti-touch
Incl. AccessoriesThe iPod touch 5th Gen models all shipped with "Earpods" (headphones, A1471) and a Lightning to USB cable. Unlike its 32 GB and 64 GB contemporaries, this 16 GB configuration did not ship with an "iPod touch loop" that connects to its small "pop out" connector on the rear of the device, but the loop could be purchased separately for an extra US$9.In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells accessories like cables, headphones, speakers and more for this iPod touch.Also see: What is the best external keyboard for the iPod touch?

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