iPod Touch vs iPhone

Jan 6, 2008 12:55 AM

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iPhone versus iPod Touch: What to buy

Posted Sep 10th 2007 4:45PM by Erica Sadun
Filed under: Hardware, iPod Family, Retail, Deals, iPhone

With the iPod Touch set to debut any second, I've been getting a lot of mail and phone calls asking: "Which should I buy? The iPhone or the Touch?" Here's a quick reference to help you make your decision.

Cost. At $299, the iPod Touch costs $100 less than the $399 iPhone. If you're looking for the least expensive entry point, your choices are the 8GB Touch or a refurbished 4GB iPhone. The Touch has double the memory for the same price.

Form Factor. The iPhone is bigger and heavier than the Touch. It weighs in at 4.8 ounces and 11.6 mm depth versus the Touch's slim 4.2 ounces and 8mm thickness. Not a huge difference to be sure but those extra 4 mm definitely feel different in the hand.

Built-ins. The iPhone offers a built-in microphone, speakers and 2.0 megapixel camera. The Touch does not. You can't snap a photo and email it on the go with the Touch the way you do with iPhone.

Contract-free use. The iPhone is designed to be used with a monthly service fee. The Touch is contract-free out of the box. The iPhone requires activation through semi-nefarious hacking before it can be used without a contract and/or phone service.

Hackability. The Touch is probably just as hackable as the iPhone but the iPhone is a known quantity.

EDGE. Surfing on the Touch is a WiFi-only prospect. The US iPhone offers EDGE for when you're away from WiFi hotspots. Even with EDGE, though, coverage is spotty.

from: http://www.tuaw.com/2007/09/10/iphone-versus-ipod-touch-what-to-buy/

Jan 6, 2008 6:39 AM

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I'd also like to add inn that the iTouch has better contrast and color than the iPhone ^^

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Jan 6, 2008 6:43 AM

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I never own an iPod Touch yet.. but the contrast is okay for me...

But what you say is the opposite from this page.

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/apple/tested-iphone-screen-better-than-the-ipod-touch-screen-299774.php

Jan 6, 2008 6:58 AM

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I've read about 5 different tests, all concluding that iTouch has a better screen.

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Sep 6, 2009 12:17 PM

rhythm45

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iphone cuz you can call and text ^-^

Aug 30, 2010 1:23 PM

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Well the ipod dosen't have a better screen then iphone 4

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