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Apple iPod touch 32GB 5th Generation Blue
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
6.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
997
Old Reviews
597
Unverified
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Product Reliability
months, ipod, working, stopped working, year
+32%
-68%
" ... Worked for about 2 months with very limited use it is like 3rd in line of devices I use. ... "
" ... Has never worked since the getting the thing. ... "
" ... Broke after 2 months of use inexplicably with not a hint of physical damage done to it though I enjoy all aspects of it otherwise a shame that I wasted two hundred dollars for something with such a short life span. ... "
" ... Quit working just 2 months out. ... "
" ... Had it for a few months and now refuses turn on. ... "
" ... We purchased this ipod late July and just two months later it no longer works. ... "
" ... Basically it reverted to an earlier ITL file, one nearly four years old. ... "
" ... Don't get me wrong, I love IPods, but this piece of junk crapped out on me in less than a year. ... "
Marketplace
amazon, purchase, exactly as described, buy, sold
+58%
-42%
" ... It arrived as described ... "
" ... I am very happy with this product and this seller! ... "
" ... It came exactly as described, with a few blemishes. ... "
" ... Thankfully, this vendor took it back and refunded me in a most timely fashion, and I used the funds a week later toward a brand new Touch from an Apple store - the only way to buy such a device! ... "
" ... Received on time. ... "
" ... The product is perfect and the seller top notch! ... I sent feedback via Amazon and within 4 days received a new set in the mail. ... "
" ... Thank goodness for Apple. ... "
" ... great product came as advertised and quickly. ... "
Delivery
good condition, described, shipped, received, perfect condition
+89%
-11%
" ... It arrived as described ... "
" ... I was told it was going to be in VERY GOOD condition and what I got was NEEDS FIXED condition. ... "
" ... Nice product delivered when promised ... "
" ... The product arrived as told in perfect condition. ... "
" ... Received on time. ... "
" ... I sent feedback via Amazon and within 4 days received a new set in the mail. ... "
" ... great product came as advertised and quickly. ... "
" ... Got delivered in great condition. ... "
For Kids
daughter, son, christmas, nephew, ipod
+92%
-8%
" ... My wife loves it . ... "
" ... Works well for my 11 year old son, who just uses it for music and games. ... "
" ... I got this for my daughter and she loves it! ... "
" ... Purchased this for a SPECIAL Friend for his birthday. ... "
" ... My older nephew loves it!! ... "
" ... My daughter loves it! ... "
" ... Patricia's grandson. ... "
" ... I have bought server all other iPods in the past for my daughter . ... "
Device Compatibility
itunes, music, apple, syncing, library
+75%
-25%
" ... nice little device. ... "
" ... Works great :) course i just use it 4 music files from laptop. ... "
" ... But still, overall, great device. ... "
" ... Couldn't be more happy with iPod touch. ... "
" ... Have always wanted an IPod and this is perfect for me. ... "
" ... Having the iCloud feature made transferring every thing from my 16gb iPod easier. ... "
" ... Ipod works great. ... "
" ... Work find like a brand new iPod . ... "
Charging
ipod, charged, charging, charger, went
+9%
-91%
" ... Quickly found out the battery does not hold a charge. ... "
" ... BATTERY NEVER TOOK A CHARGE, WE SHOULD HAVE RETURNED IT ... "
" ... i received the ipod in the mail yes it looks nice but it will not stay on longer than 2 minutes even when fully charged . ... "
" ... The charging port was extremely loose right out of the package and after a few days of gentle use the screen stopped working. ... "
" ... Now, here it is in September, and the iPod is not charging nor powering up. ... "
" ... Product was used and didn't come with charger or headset ... "
" ... All of the sudden this no longer holds a charge, this was bought the end of May ... "
" ... It would not charge. ... I took it in and they said it had just failed to work and they gave me a brand new one at no charge. ... "
Battery Life
charge, lasts, charged, battery life, hours
+5%
-95%
" ... Quickly found out the battery does not hold a charge. ... You can leave it on the charger for hours, and then it only lasts 20-30 minutes. ... "
" ... BATTERY NEVER TOOK A CHARGE, WE SHOULD HAVE RETURNED IT ... "
" ... Battery died after 1 month. ... "
" ... All of the sudden this no longer holds a charge, this was bought the end of May ... "
" ... It would not charge. ... I took it in and they said it had just failed to work and they gave me a brand new one at no charge. ... "
" ... Battery died after only 5 months of very light use. ... "
" ... This iPod does not charge properly after less than seven weeks. ... "
" ... Nothing but battery problems. ... At first it would turn off and on randomly and now it won't turn on or charge. ... "
As Gift
christmas, daughter, son, loves, birthday
+50%
-50%
" ... It was supposed to be a present! ... "
" ... Bought this as a gift for my son and the first night he had it we are already having issues! ... "
" ... So stupid because it was a gift for my daughter and there was no getting it off. ... "
" ... My daughter is extremely disappointed as this was her birthday gift and it was an expensive item for us. ... "
" ... This worked for less than a week after my daughter got it for Christmas. ... "
" ... Unfortunately I got this for a Christmas gift . ... "
" ... Purchased this item as a gift for my son for Christmas and needless to say I have a very upset child and I myself am infuriated because it won't work! ... "
Build Quality
broke, dropped, damage, corner, scratches
+14%
-86%
" ... Broke after 2 months of use inexplicably with not a hint of physical damage done to it though I enjoy all aspects of it otherwise a shame that I wasted two hundred dollars for something with such a short life span. ... "
" ... Too bad Apple makes cheap garbage not meant to last more than a year or two. ... "
" ... We totally got ripped-off with this purchase. ... "
" ... Obvious scratches and marks where it was dropped. ... "
" ... When I received the ipod touch it looked dropped and has damage on the top corner. ... "
" ... The packaging broke the actual case the iPod was in. ... "
" ... there was only a plastic scratched cover, with the device and under the device was the ear phones and the charging cable. ... I also thought there would of been a metal blue type front cover as a protective covering. ... "
" ... It will end up in pieces eventually. ... "
Product As Described
advertised, expected, exactly, description, described
+83%
-17%
" ... It arrived as described ... "
" ... It came exactly as described, with a few blemishes. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... This came exactly as described. ... "
" ... Like it said in the description . ... "
" ... Exactly as promised. ... "
" ... It was as described. ... "
" ... Great product as expected! ... "
Returns
refund, policy, late, ipod, store
-100%
" ... The ipod didn't last anymore than 2 days before I sent it back. ... "
" ... Clearly, the sale to me was fraudulent and I'm currently fighting to return it. ... "
" ... Can't return to seller for a replacement because of the 14 day return rule. ... The result: they can't repair it, but will send an egift card for the cost of the iPod, AND I can't transfer this plan to cover the new iPod that I now have to purchase! ... "
" ... Too late for a refund or return. ... "
" ... Had to return because speaker was blown in unit. ... "
" ... Microphone doesn't work, but we reached out too late to return it. ... "
" ... Amazon was unable to refund the purchase because it was beyond 90 days from my purchase. ... "
" ... I'm not sure if I should return via Amazon or take it to a local Apple store. ... "
Defective Delivery
scratches, working, received, damaged, condition
+45%
-55%
" ... It broke ONE DAY after I received it. ... "
" ... It's not working and came damaged! ... "
" ... Came with scratches and a lot of glitches but I can't update it anymore. ... "
" ... when i got it yesterday, and just now opened the package, there was 2 scratches on the clear plastic covering, which i assumed it was not a new item. ... "
" ... Back cover damaged. ... "
" ... came with some dings and scratches ... "
Screen Protection
scratched, scratches, scratch, shipped, screen protector
+9%
-91%
" ... There was a scratch dug into the screen, nothing but problems. ... "
" ... Obvious scratches and marks where it was dropped. ... "
" ... when i got it yesterday, and just now opened the package, there was 2 scratches on the clear plastic covering, which i assumed it was not a new item. ... "
" ... Case and screen scratched. ... "
" ... Back cover damaged. ... "
" ... The plastic case had several cracks in it and one corner of the plastic case was completely broke open . ... "
" ... I bought this iPod, and the front camera was broken and the screen was scratched. ... "
" ... It turned on once the screen went orange with lines down it! ... "
Apps
itunes, apps, songs, library, apple
+50%
-50%
" ... Apps store will only show in Spanish no matter what language you select. ... "
" ... However, connecting it to iTunes for Windows and commencing to load it completely screwed up my iTunes Music Library. ... Additionally, I found about a dozen older ITL(iTunes Library) files in my Windows music folder, which I deleted, forcing iTunes to 'look' in only one place for all my music files. ... "
" ... Since I didn't know their iTunes password I'm having to jump through hoops to restore this item myself. ... "
" ... Most of the apps won't work on it that are from the Apple Store . ... "
" ... Having problems downloading songs from iTunes. ... "
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