With the recent release of Apple’s new iPad, many people are asking what the differences are between the iPod Touch versus the iPad. While there are a number of similarities between the two pieces of equipment but there are also a few key differences that make both valuable pieces of technology.
The iPod touch and the iPad have a lot in common because they are using the same base technology. Not only do they have the beautiful touch screen, but Apple is marketing their App Store towards the iPad, meaning that if you can get an App on the iPod Touch, you can get it on the iPad as well. The difference is that with the bigger screen (buy a nice iPad screen protector!) new and improved applications are soon to be available specifically for the iPad. Apple themselves have already revamped their own iWorks, consisted of Pages, Numbers and Key Note, to be used specifically on their new iPad.
The other new addition to iPad apps already announced is iBook, Apple’s new ebook reader and corresponding store designed to give readers access to thousand of titles in seconds. Like Amazon’s Kindle and Barnes and Noble’s new Nook, both of which are available on iPod touch, iBook will give readers the opportunity to download everything from the old classics to best sellers within minutes using built in Wi-Fi or 3G technology. It has not been revealed yet if iBooks will be available for the iPod touch as well.
The major difference between the iPod touch verses the iPad is the iPad’s 3G technology and ability to have unlimited data plans without a monthly contract. Thus far the iPod touch can only access the internet via Wi-Fi hot spots.
The iPod Touch verses the iPad is a conversation that will carry on as more information about the iPad is released and as new generations of the iPod Touch are developed.
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