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What’s the difference between Apple’s iPhone 3G and iPod touch?
Going on appearances alone, there appears to be little difference between Apple's iPhone 3G and iPod touch. Both are about the same size, feature a touch-screen, and have many of the same features. As a result, many people have a hard time figuring out just why they should get one versus the other. Taking a peak under the hood of each, however, reveals quite a big divide between the two devices.
In short, the iPhone 3G is an iPod touch, plus a cell phone. However, that doesn't quite tell the whole story. In typical DeGeeked fashion, we'll break it down for you.
Features both the iPhone and the iPod touch have:
- Audio and video playback
- 3.5-inch touchscreen
- Wi-fi connectivity
- Ability to run applications and games from Apple's App Store
- External speaker (although the iPhone's is better).
Features only the iPhone has:
- Cell phone and all related features like microphones, Bluetooth for connecting those weird earpieces, etc.
- 3G/EDGE internet connectivity, which comes with all of AT&T's iPhone plans.
- GPS chip, which can find your location and hook up with Google Maps, but it won't give you turn-by-turn directions like your Garmin.
- Camera, both devices can display photos, but only the iPhone 3G can take them. (Lame, we agree.)
Which one should I get?
Essentially, if you already have a cell phone you aren't planning on upgrading any time soon and just need a new MP3 player, go with the iPhone touch. You'll get all you need, plus all the extra stuff like video playback, apps and games, etc.
If your current cell phone and/or calling plan is showing its age and you're also looking for an all-in-one audio-video-gps-internet device, there is no better option out there than the iPhone 3G.
Luddites, have no fear!
Some people mistakenly think that the they aren't "techy" enough for the iPhone or that it will be too complex for them. Apple is known for making products that are easy to use, and the iPhone 3G is no exception. Just because the iPhone 3G is is on the cutting edge, that doesn't mean it's hard to use. Quite the opposite.
The DeGeeked staff all agree that an iPhone is easier to use than a standard cell phone. No more figuring out those arcane cell phone menus using your keypad. On the iPhone, you just touch the screen. Want to make a call? Tap the "Phone" icon. Want to check your calendar? Tap the "Calendar" icon. It really couldn't be any easier.
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