This year, the iPod Touch line up of devices is being added to for the first time since 2012. Despite the long gap between releases, this will be the sixth generation of the popular media device that has been released since the product’s inception in 2007. So, do you actually need the new Apple iPod touch, or can you just stick with the last generation and be happy? Apple Bid will be taking a look at the new Apple iPod touch and giving you reasons to buy, and reasons not to buy.
Here’s why you should buy…
Hardware Upgrade
There has been an impressive hardware upgrade for the latest generation. The new iPod Touch boasts Apple’s 64-bit A8 chip, and the M8 Motion coprocessor which enables users to take full advantage of sophisticated motion tracking and make good use of the Health app. There’s no GPS connectivity, but the new device weighs only 3.1 ounces, or 88 grams; significantly less than the iPhone six which weighs in at 4.55 ounces. The camera has even had an upgrade, with the latest iPod touch touting an 8 megapixel camera.
Impressive Screen Quality
Despite the smaller than average screen, the resolution remains impressive. The sixth generation iPod has been equipped with a 1,136 x 640 pixel resolution. This lends itself to being a brilliant display, allowing the camera’s high quality image to display nicely, and text to read crisply. The total resolution offers a 326 pixels per inch pixel density.
Good Start Price
Apple’s products are known for selling at notoriously high prices, however the latest generation iPod touch looks set to break that mold; in a similar way to the iPhone 5C. The starting price of the sixth generation Apple iPod touch is just $199 for the 16GB model; arguably affordable in comparison to many of the company’s other products.
… And here’s why you shouldn’t buy one
Disappointing Screen Size
The impressive screen quality seems a little wasted when you consider that designers and developers have deemed to give the device only a four inch screen. Although this lends itself to the lightweight aspect, it does seem like the good camera and relatively high resolution of the screen would be better placed on a larger device. If you’re used to the almost universally large screens on devices in 2015, this isn’t going to be the device for you.
The Battery’s not great
The 1043 mAh battery also leaves a lot to be desired; although with standard use as a music player with light web browsing it’s possible to get a whole day out of a single charge, this is nothing in comparison to the capacity of the batteries of older generations.
Given the brand tends to work towards improving their products for the most part, it would be expected that the device would have a more impressive battery than it does.
Overall, whether you should buy the latest generation iPod Touch or not entirely depends on what you’re looking for. We at Apple Bid believe the device offers a good, relatively affordable, entry point into iOS, and it functions perfectly well for its main purpose – playing media.
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