The 6th generation iPod nano is a major change from its predecessor, the 5th generation model. While it's clear looking at the two devices that they're different, exactly how they're different may not be as clear. This list points out the 5 major differences between the two models to help you decide which is right for you.
The 5th generation nano is controlled using the clickwheel on the face of the device. With it, you can raise and lower volume, play/pause, and move back and forth through songs without looking at the nano. This makes using the nano while exercising easier.
The 6th generation does not have a clickwheel. Instead, it offers a multi-touch screen as the main way of controlling the nano. This means that you need to look at the screen every time you want to change a song and move from music to radio, etc. This may be fine for some users; others will find it unacceptably awkward.
The 3rd, 4th, and 5th generation nanos can play video files. While their screens aren't huge and so probably don't see a lot of video played on them, the 6th generation nano can't play video at all.
The 5th generation nano offers a camera that can record 640 x 480 video at 30 frames/second. These aren't HD videos, and the nano won't replace digital video cameras like those from Flip since those offer better quality, but it's a nice feature to have in your music player.
The 6th generation removes the video camera.
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