What Are The Differences Between The Ipod And The Ipad?

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Both the iPad2 and the iPod Touch are marvels from Apple. Both devices are simply awesome and both have their pros and cons. It would be unfair to compare the two devices as one (the iPod Touch) is a powerful media player while the other is a PC tablet which has established itself as a multipurpose gadget. However if you have to choose between these impressive gadgets, the following discussion could help you decide.

The iPod Touch comes in the dimensions of 4.4 by 2.30 by 0.28 inches and weighs a mere 101 gram. The iPad2 on the other hand has dimensions of 9.50 x 7.31 x 0.34 inches and weighs 601 gram. Though the iPad2 can also be carried around easily, it cannot beat the portability the iPod Touch offers.

A comparison between the two devices revealed that the iPad2 being powered by the dual core A5 processor and supported by the next generation operating system the iOS 4.3 was much faster. Fast speed meant it took less time for apps to open and load. The iPod Touch on the other hand has the A4 processor which is not as fast as A5 and the apps take more time to open. With 9.7 inches, the iPad2 also offers the ...
... luxury of a wider screen. The LCD screen has a resolution of 1024x768 and the wider viewing angle due to the IPS technology has made watching videos and reading books really enjoyable. The Ipod Touch on the other hand has a 3.5 inch screen at a resolution of 960x640. Although because of Retina Display, the iPod Touch has a higher pixel per inch density which results in a clearer picture, the bigger screen of the iPad2 makes viewing better.

Both devices are incorporated with dual cameras; one in the front and the other at the back. The cameras make FaceTime video chat fun. With two cameras the conversation is just like being with that person in the same place. The front camera focuses on you while the rear camera shows where you are. By taping the screen, your friends can see anything interesting at your end. Both devices have a VGA camera in the front and the cameras at the back let you shoot HD movies. The rear camera of the iPad2 can act as a still camera with 5 x digital zoom.

In terms of connectivity, nobody can deny the superiority of the iPad2. Both devices come with Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and have Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR. But the iPad2 has the additional advantage that it is available with 3G connectivity as well which is quite useful as it keeps you connected with the internet in places where there are no Wi-Fi hotspots.

Gaming is a vital aspect of any gadget these days. Both devices include three axis gyroscopes for giving more control over gaming, greater motion gestures and more precision for an outstanding gaming experience. However the iPad2 leads the front with a larger screen and a faster processor and the latest iOS 4.3. The graphics are more detailed and realistic as the fast processor enhances the graphics power by 9 times.

The iPod Touch has more built in applications than the iPad2 but there are certain apps which won’t work on it such as the office apps. The iPad2 has enriched the e-books reading experience. The larger display means more content is shown over the screen. The iPad2 also has access to the iBook store. The large screen of the iPad2 has made video watching enjoyable while the iPod Touch simply outshines its rivals in audio playing as it is an amazing music player.

Conclusion

A comparison between the two devices show that the iPod Touch is far ahead in audio playing and tries to come to the standard of the iPad2 in e-book reading, videos and gaming. However it is beaten fair and square in web browsing and iWorks applications as the iPad2 has the ability to act as a notebook as well. Both are easy to use multi touch devices; however the iPad2 stands out in terms of functionality.

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