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Title: Technology Question
Post by: Vamps on 18 December 2012, 22:07:12
What does an I pod touch do compared to a tablet?

Miss Vamps just had her Ipod fixed at the Ipod shop, 3 hours later broken, reluctant to buy another, dependent on answers to my question........in not tech basic language please... ::)
Title: Re: Technology Question
Post by: Broomies Mate on 18 December 2012, 22:09:25
The i-Pod is generally designed to be a portable media device, geared towards iTunes.  Ideal for Music, OK as a web browser for basic things.

A Tablet is larger (the i-Pad is the Apple equivalent).  More geared towards those who dont need a 'proper' keyboard but have the need for a Laptop.
Title: Re: Technology Question
Post by: pscocoa on 18 December 2012, 22:13:25
You may be confusing Ipad and Tablet and then Ipod which is a more a music specific item with limited pictures thrown in.

You could not really compare an Ipod and a Tablet on grounds of functionality. Ipods are generally rock solid on the music side - I would not dream of expecting much more from it.

The tablet is a more powerful tool altogether - a mini laptop but with instant programme load - again don't try and emulate a pc with it but it is much better equipped for films, catch up tv, etc, games, news
Title: Re: Technology Question
Post by: Vamps on 18 December 2012, 22:21:58
You may be confusing Ipad and Tablet and then Ipod which is a more a music specific item with limited pictures thrown in.

You could not really compare an Ipod and a Tablet on grounds of functionality. Ipods are generally rock solid on the music side - I would not dream of expecting much more from it.

The tablet is a more powerful tool altogether - a mini laptop but with instant programme load - again don't try and emulate a pc with it but it is much better equipped for films, catch up tv, etc, games, news

No, not confusing anything, basic question is do I buy an new Ipod or a small tablet, not crapple, swmbo tells me the repair bit in the Ipod shop was full of people complaining about crapple products...

Music is not it's priority, games and facebook being the two primary uses....currently swmbo is arguing for an Ipod..... ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Technology Question
Post by: Nickbat on 18 December 2012, 22:23:48
Miss Nickbat wants a new one for Christmas. If you go here

http://store.apple.com/uk/browse/home/shop_ipod/family/ipod_touch_4thgeneration (http://store.apple.com/uk/browse/home/shop_ipod/family/ipod_touch_4thgeneration)

...and select the "Compare iPods models" tab, you can see what each version does. The latest 5th generation looks good, but Apple products are always heinously expensive.  ::) 
Title: Re: Technology Question
Post by: zirk on 18 December 2012, 22:25:05
Not really an iZirk person but Ive always thought the Touch was the same as an iPhone but with out the phone bit.
Title: Re: Technology Question
Post by: Vamps on 18 December 2012, 22:44:16
Miss Nickbat wants a new one for Christmas. If you go here

http://store.apple.com/uk/browse/home/shop_ipod/family/ipod_touch_4thgeneration (http://store.apple.com/uk/browse/home/shop_ipod/family/ipod_touch_4thgeneration)

...and select the "Compare iPods models" tab, you can see what each version does. The latest 5th generation looks good, but Apple products are always heinously expensive.  ::)

4th Generation £20 cheaper in Tesco, Currys and just about everywhere, seems we are looking at a new Ipod............ 5th Generation £239...... :o :o :o
Title: Re: Technology Question
Post by: Vamps on 18 December 2012, 22:50:45
Decision made, new Ipod touch, 4th Generation 32 GB from Tesco as we have a few vouchers and a gift card to use up ;) ;) ;)

Spoilt again as this is on top of.............I dare not list........££££££££££££ :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Technology Question
Post by: Nickbat on 18 December 2012, 22:56:28
Decision made, new Ipod touch, 4th Generation 32 GB from Tesco as we have a few vouchers and a gift card to use up ;) ;) ;)

Spoilt again as this is on top of.............I dare not list........££££££££££££ :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

I may follow suit!  ;) ;)
Title: Re: Technology Question
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 18 December 2012, 23:31:42
You may be confusing Ipad and Tablet and then Ipod which is a more a music specific item with limited pictures thrown in.

You could not really compare an Ipod and a Tablet on grounds of functionality. Ipods are generally rock solid on the music side - I would not dream of expecting much more from it.

The tablet is a more powerful tool altogether - a mini laptop but with instant programme load - again don't try and emulate a pc with it but it is much better equipped for films, catch up tv, etc, games, news

Are they buggery!  ;D