Apple has released the 5^th generation iPod nano and it’s a ripper. Visually, the major differences are a slightly larger 2.2” screen, built-in video camera on the rear panel and the new, anodised aluminum finish, which provides a huge tactile difference and comes in 9 fabulous colours.

Additional features over the 4^th generation IPod include FM tuner, microphone, built-in speaker and pedometer for Nike+ support. These only serve to make an already popular model better value.

The only comment we have is that the video lens is prone to having fingers over it but because the Nano has a built-in accelerometer you can solve this problem by turning the device upside down and it will still know to film right side up.

Otherwise it preserves all of the core functions of the original nano. How can you argue with a feature rich, better-looking nano for the same price and retails from $199 for the 8GB version to $249 for the 16 GB versions? To find out more go to www.apple.com.au