Wednesday, March 25, 2009

The Difference Between the iPhone 3G and the 2nd Generation iPod Touch

To the untrained eyes, Apple's recent iPhone 3G and the 2nd Generation iPod Touch seem to be one and the same - at least by their appearances. They both feature a high resolution, 3.5 inch screen that blends flawlessly into the sleek, smooth frame it's fastened to.

Both have tapered edges that make the gadget feel much smaller than it actually is and allow for a comfortable grip by anyone's standards. The plastic exterior is debatable - slightly fragile in comparison to both devices' original aluminum frame. The iPod Touch, however, is arguably more durable than the iPhone 3G - however, they both share a susceptibility to fingerprints or smudges.

There have been quite a few new (and original) implementations for both devices, however. The iPhone 3G, for example, has an interesting sensor able to detect the proximity of the device to your ear. It also comes equipped with a battery that allows for up to 5 hours of talk time (25 hours of music, if you so prefer).

The iPod Touch has an interesting "Genius" feature that enables the user to create an instant 25-song playlist comprised of the same musical attributes. That is, 25 songs immediately labeled as being similar in sound by the computer. It won't work if the "Genius" feature is disabled on your iTunes account, however. For those users that prefer their privacy, this can be a hassle because of the way iTunes monitors the playlists.

Apple has seen fit to introduce a higher speaker volume for their iPhone 3G, but - unfortunately - has kept things respectively the same for their iPod Touch. Performance in both devices is doubtlessly superior to other brands on the market. The iPhone has an average speed of 300 to 500 Kbps but, in comparison to networks abroad it can reach speeds of 700 to 800 Kbps.

The iPod Touch matches its iPhone counterpart in the smaller details of performance. Things like the album covers and scrolling menus are glitchless and remarkable smooth. You can resize photos or flip images in the same flawless rhythm that you've always dreamt about.

The iPhone has one up on the iPod Touch, however, when it comes to software. Because of Apple's implementation of the Skyhook WiFi-based GPS system, a user will always know exactly where they are. It's superior to anything else found in the market and incorporates the kind of technology that we believed only to be found in Sci-Fi novels.

Frederick B Johnson is a writer for Milliamp LTD, a company that can repair an iPhone for anyone on the planet

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