The New IPod Touch 5th Generation

We have been all been there with our workouts. The first question - what kind of music should we listen to? Although everyone’s tastes are different one thing remains the same, we all want a good music player. Since I am able to work out in my basement, I was thrilled when my husband got me a boombox for Christmas one year. I was happy that I could play my CD’s in the player when I worked out. Something was missing however and I didn't realize then. That was 1999.

Fast forward to today and the choices are endless. What started out as huge “portable” radio/players evolved into small, ultra-light MP3 players, and my personal favorite, the IPod, particularly, the IPod Touch. I was able to use the older model 2^nd generation. This model is still going strong with the exception that you no longer are able to upgrade the software to get all the new apps. This got me thinking about the new IPod Touch 5th generation.. The more I looked into the new IPod the more I liked it. Here are some of it’s cool features.

The Look – Let’s face it, we all love eye catching designs and this IPod delivers. The new IPod is starting to look similar to the IPhones in its design but where it really differs is the bold new colors. Apple increased height not the width so you still only have to use one hand to use it. With the larger height, the screen size increased as well. The new 4 inch retina display makes it easier to view more. A plus for all us Angry Birds addicts! Add a super sleek and light aluminum body and you have a lean, mean music playing machine.


The Camera – The new IPod has a 5-megapixel ISight camera. Capture the view on your scenic runs with their new panoramic feature. Record your workouts with the 1080p HD video. Advanced optics, tap to focus, face detection, and LED flash, you can show off your progress after your workout. Also, with Shared Photo Streams, you can share it on Facebook in a flash.


The EarPods – This is pretty cool idea... make the earbuds fit comfortably in your ear. When earbuds first came out they were a bit of a one-size-fits all mentality. Extremely uncomfortable. Companies then added the rubber covers to increase the comfort and fit. That was better but with only three sizes you are still limited to either using something too snug or too loose. The new EarPods solves this problem. This is what Apple has to say, “Creating one-earbud-fits-all headphones is a challenge. That’s because everyone’s ears are different. So when Apple engineers were designing the new EarPods, they didn’t start with the speaker, they started with the ear. Unlike traditional circular earbuds, the design of the Apple EarPods is based on the geometry of the ear. Which makes them more comfortable for more people than any other earbud-style headphones.” How cool is that? So whether you are out running or hitting the weights at the gym, the new design of these earbuds won't distract you from what you want to do.


Power – Finally, to pull it all together, iOS 6 software and a powerful duel-core A5 chip has over 200 new features to make everything easier to do. Also, what everyone loved about the Iphone 4S, Siri makes her debut on the new Ipod 5 to join you on your workouts!



Overall, this device is worth a look. When working out at home, use a high quality docking station that won't break the bank like the Philips Docking Entertainment System. Great sound and a reasonable price at around $150.