iPod Touch vs. iPhone

[Freelance Hack]

Was at the Apple store earlier today. Didn't realize just how similar the iPod Touch was to the iPhone. Now I'm thinking of getting one, but I have a couple questions.

I like that the Touch has Internet capabilities. Obviously with the iPhone, you don't need a hot spot, but is that that big a problem?

Is there anything else that the iPhone has that the Touch doesn't offer?

Lastly, is there a word processing application for Touch/iPhone?

 

[pressboxramblings07]

Is there anything else that the iPhone has that the Touch doesn't offer?

Not trying to sound like a prick, but it's a phone, too. I've never seen the point of the touch. Spend the same or a little more money and get a phone, too.

 

[Freelance Hack]

Is there anything else that the iPhone has that the Touch doesn't offer?

Not trying to sound like a prick, but it's a phone, too. I've never seen the point of the touch. Spend the same or a little more money and get a phone, too.

The iPhone has a phone? That's some coincidence!

Actually, I already have a phone that's paid for by my employer. I'd rather not have to pay for another phone, unless I get value for my purchase.

 

[Inky_Wretch]

I've got a first-gen iPhone. It is awesome. Phone, web brower, e-mail connection, iPod and about 10 applications I've downloaded in one neat package.

Drawback to getting the iPhone instead of the Touch is having to sign up for cell service. If you've got a phone already, then the Touch might be a cheaper option since you don't have to pay AT&T each month.

 

[Mystery_Meat]

You can get the touch with a 32GB hard drive (16's the biggest on the iPhone), and it's cheaper to get the 8 and 16 touch than the iPhone, of course.

With the iPhone, you have to commit not only to AT&T's fail-ass cell service, you also have to add on like a $60/month data package. Apparently the new iPhone is a better phone and having the 3G network is nice. That said, if you're okay with your phone, as well as carrying around two phone-sized gadgets, get the touch. I've had mine for close to a year and it's been one of my best purchases in years.

 

[sportshack06]

If you're in the market for a phone (touchscreen + smartphone) and can switch carriers, may want to try this..

http://estore.vzwshop.com/storm/

Its due out in about 2 weeks. It's functionality blows the iPhone away. It's probably not as multimedia friendly as the iPhone (Limited iTunes compatability), but it does a lot of other things better. Runs apps in the background (ie: If you have an iPhone and are running AIM and close it out, you do not get notified when you receive an IM, whereas BlackBerry pushes it to your phone - as does email, etc). Also seems that they keyboard would be much better on the Berry, and it does support Excel, Word and PowerPoint with DocsToGo software.

 

[Dyno]

I hate touch screens and I fear I am doomed, since it seems to be the way things are going. I can type very fast on a Blackberry but can't type my own name on an iPhone. Ugh.

 

[Freelance Hack]

I hate touch screens and I fear I am doomed, since it seems to be the way things are going. I can type very fast on a Blackberry but can't type my own name on an iPhone. Ugh.

I was surprised how well I did on the iTouch screen when I played with it, and I'm not a guy with little dainty pianist fingers. I basically have claws with bratwursts protruding from them.

 

[Dyno]

I hate touch screens and I fear I am doomed, since it seems to be the way things are going. I can type very fast on a Blackberry but can't type my own name on an iPhone. Ugh.

I was surprised how well I did on the iTouch screen when I played with it, and I'm not a guy with little dainty pianist fingers. I basically have claws with bratwursts protruding from them.

Maybe the problem is that I have dainty pianist fingers and longish nails...

(The claws with bratwurst protruding from them is a great visual, BTW.)

 

[2muchcoffeeman]

Is there anything else that the iPhone has that the Touch doesn't offer?

Not trying to sound like a prick, but it's a phone, too. I've never seen the point of the touch. Spend the same or a little more money and get a phone, too.

Unless you think AT&T's cellular service blows. Some of us are perfectly happy with our non-AT&T cell-phone service.

 

[Pastor]

You can get the touch with a 32GB hard drive (16's the biggest on the iPhone), and it's cheaper to get the 8 and 16 touch than the iPhone, of course.

With the iPhone, you have to commit not only to AT&T's fail-ass cell service, you also have to add on like a $60/month data package. Apparently the new iPhone is a better phone and having the 3G network is nice. That said, if you're okay with your phone, as well as carrying around two phone-sized gadgets, get the touch. I've had mine for close to a year and it's been one of my best purchases in years.

Actually, the data plan is half of what you wrote. If you have AT&T, then you can simply add the data plan for $30 (for the new 3G phones) or $20 (for the first gen iPhone).

I love the phone, love it.

To answer the question on "hot spot" service... I would say that there just aren’t as many hot spots as you would think. Sure, if I'm walking around in Manhattan I’ll pick up plenty, but 90% will be locked residential connections.

 

[Trey Beamon]

Unless you think AT&T's cellular service blows.

I do, one reason why I'll never buy an iPhone.

While it was fine driving or walking around town, I rarely got through a conversation at home without a dropped call. If the weather was nice or I really needed to get a hold of someone, I'd stick my head out the living room window. No ****ing lie.

 

[dieditor]

I guess it depends on where you live. I've been with AT&T on the west coast for seven years now, and they keep improving the coverage. I just bought the iPhone 3G and the service is the best yet. I didn't even know my area was a 3G spot, but now if I leave town and go to a non-3G area I can totally tell the difference.

 

[2muchcoffeeman]

I guess it depends on where you live. I've been with AT&T on the west coast for seven years now, and they keep improving the coverage. I just bought the iPhone 3G and the service is the best yet. I didn't even know my area was a 3G spot, but now if I leave town and go to a non-3G area I can totally tell the difference.

Coverage is not the only issue with AT&T. Others here have complained about the ****ty customer service. (hi IJAG!)

 

[imjustagirl]

I had logged in before you added the (hi IJAG) part.

let me just say this: If AT&T called me, offered me an iPhone and they would pay ME to use it...I'd have to think about it. It was THAT bad.

 

[OnTheRiver]

Typing on touch-screens sucks.

But on a cross-country flight this summer, I watched "Semi-Pro" and "I Am Legend" on it. So it's got that going for it.

 

[StormSurge]

I had logged in before you added the (hi IJAG) part.

let me just say this: If AT&T called me, offered me an iPhone and they would pay ME to use it...I'd have to think about it. It was THAT bad.

Ditto. I am very interested in upgrading to a Touch though.

 

[RecentAZgrad]

I have a Touch. It's sweet (and jailbroken, which makes it even better). I use it all the time, and trying to find hotspots typically isn't a problem, especially in cities. I use it the most around the house, though, where wifi definitely isn't a problem.

 

[Mizzougrad96]

The only negative of the iPhone is the monthly cost, which is about $100 a month if I'm not mistaken.

I just got an iPod touch a couple weeks ago. The clarity of the screen is just amazing and it's considerably larger than the regular video iPod. As someone else said, you need wireless access to use the Internet, but it is free.

The touch isn't as mobile as the regular iPod. I don't think I would be comfortable using it as the one that I use when I work out. But for watching TV shows and movies on the go, it's just amazing. You also don't need headphones, which is really nice as well.

 

[pressboxramblings07]

I had a first-gen iPhone, so the data package was only an extra $20 a month. I've been with AT&T for years, and I've never had any coverage or customer service problems. They've always been great with me.

I don't have small fingers either, but I got to the point where I could burn pretty fast on the keyboard. Plus the automatic misspelling corrections on the phone are awesome. You could type some gibberish and it would correct it to the word you wanted.

Since then, however, my iPhone got into a fight with Dr. Pepper and lost valiantly.