The fifth generation of Apple’s iPod Nano debuted to the world yesterday and it brings a whole new way to use the erstwhile media player.

Positioning itself as a potential competitor in the fast-growing mini camcorder market, it fits in a functional video camera and mic, along with the usual media playback capabilities.

If you needed one more reason to get an iPod, the new talent should offer a compelling argument. Add to it the fact that it’s a sexy device (rounder corners and polished anodized aluminum finish), is extremely compact (3.6 x 1.5 x 0.24) and retains all of the features from its previous iteration. Even better, all the new trimmings come with no increase in price.

the iPod Nano 5G can record 640 x 480 videos with sound, using the camera and mic combo situated along the bottom left of the handheld’s rear panel.