Apple Cage Match - IPAD Vs iPhone and IPod Touch

Many people believe, IPAD larger version of the iPhone or IPod Touch, and it is true that there is duplication of functions. But I can see, Apple to make a product that would compete directly with the iPhone and IPod cow. With this in mind, let's look at these devices, which are interconnected and that one has an advantage.

Convenience

With the iPhone as you know, phone, often never leave your side. Government, like going to your device when you need to access something in this second. IPAD size, while slim, does not fit in your pocket. It is easier to pull, for example, a laptop, iPhone will not replace the IPAD like to go to the device when you need to know the population of Kazakhstan during the conversation, or replace the IPod while working in the gym.

Usability

While the iPhone has improved considerably, if not invented customer experience for smart phone, the screen just so big. I tried using the iPhone, as a book reader and a personal video device, and I can only endure as long as eye strain. Even looking at websites for a long period of time can be annoying on the iPhone or Touch IPAD. IPAD 9,7-inch screen, almost 4 times larger, allowing for more pleasant viewing session extended. The larger screen also allows the types of fat fingers to navigate the application easier and allows developers to more screen for displaying data.

Value

Compared to the iPhone $ 99 or $ 199 Ipod Touch, $ 499 for 16GB IPAD might seem strong. But we must remember the price of iPhone is subsidized by AT & T and requires a 2-year contract at that price. In addition, $ 199 IPod Touch is only 8 GB model, 32 GB will cost $ 299. Taking into account the statement by Steve Jobs on IPAD is between iPhone and MacBook to the Apple product line up, we should also compare prices IPAD to $ 999 MacBook primary level. While not exactly cheap, $ 499 for 16GB IPAD is not unreasonable.

Applications

From IPAD will work in almost all iPhone and IPod Touch applications will not be a lack of applications during startup. If you already have an extensive library of applications in Itunes, you can use the IPAD without compensation. Store iBook and iBook use is limited IPAD, and as developers come on board, exclusive applications IPAD just beginning to emerge. The rise in prices that Application Optimized IPAD is still unknown, but not surprised to see the average price of $ 4.99.

Concluding remarks

Lee IPAD cannibalizing sales of other products Apple? For those who do not currently own IPod Touch, or not / can not get the iPhone, with investments rather than IPAD can be a logical step. But it will not work with IPAD listen to music and answer phone calls with him, I see selling Iphones and players depends a great deal. I'll be very curious to see the number of people who bought IPAD, and also has an iPhone or IPod Touch in comparison with those who do not.