Too many gadgets! How do you decide? We run down the pros and cons of each of Apple's newest and hottest portable products that aren't the iPhone 5. Apple has unleashed a ton of new iOS devices this holiday season: no fewer than four new products, covering an entire range of sizes and uses. Confusing, right? For the purposes of this article and your sanity , I'm limiting the buying-guide analysis to the non-phone iOS gadgets: the iPods and iPads. It used to be that there was a huge gap between the 3.
Now there's a spectrum: 4 inches, 7. Pros: A sweet-spot size; Kindle-like portability; full compatibility with all iPad and iPhone apps; good battery life; and a price that's pretty low for Apple.
Who should buy it? While the iPad and the iPod Touch can both make video calls via services like Face Time and Skype, if you need to have a device that doubles as a capable cell phone you need to purchase an iPhone. Because of its larger screen the iPad makes a great way to carry all of your favorite movies and television shows around with you on the go. The device also has an external speaker that allows you to listen to your music without headphones.
If your primary concern with an Apple device is enjoying all of your multimedia content, the iPad is the answer to your calls. If you need something to help with your business, choose between an iPhone and an iPad. Exactly which one you choose depends on your situation. The iPod Touch is absolutely not suited for running or maintaining a business. Especially for reading, I like the bigger retna screen, it's easier on my tierd old eyes, but if I did not already have an iPad 3 I'd consider it.
If you listen to a lot of music, podcasts etc, like to take a snap-shots, want the world of ios apps, and need only moderate internet connectivity, get the touch. If you like to read, do a fair ammount of internet surfing, and cary a backpack, or bag to cary your junk around in, the then the mini is great. If you do a LOT of online reading, produce content, like keynote presentations etc, then the Maxi Pad sorry iPad Retna is the best choice.
It is getting a bit long in the tooth. I'd suspect they will replace it with an improved product called just the iPad in the comming months. That will simplify the line-up to iPad, iPad mini and iPad Retna. Oct 24, PM. Page content loaded. Oct 24, AM in response to ptverdo In response to ptverdo.
Good question. I planned to get the mini. No retina display is a deal breaker for me. I guess I'll keep using this iPod until another iPad mini is offered.
I will go to check out both. I may fall in love :. Oct 24, AM. The iPad offers a cellular connection as an option and has a bigger screen. It all depends if you want those. Thanks for a well thought out response. I use a dumb phone and an iPod Touch too. I have a 4th Generation Touch. Apple offers so many great products. I need a new Mac and desire a new toy. Either the iPod Touch 5 or iPad mini appeal.
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