iPad or iPod Touch 4?

If I were you I'd go for the iPod Touch 4g. Retina display is amazing and there seems to be more iPod Touch games and most future games will support retina display. The iPad doesn't seem to be getting many games. I also find the controls easier on the iPod/iPhone, especially for FPS games and action/adventure games. There's also 2 cameras and the gyroscope on the iPod Touch 4g. The gyroscope in particular is useful for gaming as a control method. The iPad is good for board games and strategy games, but I find it too big to comfortable hold for some games requiring 2 hands on the device. If you really can't decide, just go to an Apple store and spend a while playing with both devices to see which you like best.

 

iPT4 if you ask me. iPad may be fun to use but iPod touch is more practical for me

 

I'd wait for the second gen ipad if you really want one. That may be a while, so go for an ipod touch 4 for now.

 

Wait for the new iPad. Its almost a sure thing that Apple will include a Retina Display on the next iPad. If I didn't have an iPhone, I would definitely choose an iPad over an iPod (bigger screen, exclusive games, etc)

 

I'm not convinced they'll use retina display on the next iPad, since they'd have to double the resolution, and then every single game would have to be updated yet again to support it, and let's face it... most devs aren't gonna do that.

I'd go with the iPod Touch 4. It's more portable, you've definitely got retina, you've got the camera and the gyroscope and most games are designed for use with the smaller screen... unless they're universal the control schemes can feel totally wrong on the iPad, plus it starts to feel heavy after a while playing accelerometer based games.

 

It kind of depends on whether you need the portability of the iPod Touch or not. I have both, and I personally use my iPod Touch 4G more because it's more portable and easier to carry around (obviously), there are more games (I know iPad can run iPhone games in 2x mode, but I don't like using that mode) and games are generally cheaper.

I only really use my iPad for movies and web browsing. I play a few games on my iPad, but only games that, in my opinion, are better with a larger screen. Such as War of Eustrath, Battle for Wesnoth HD etc.

 

I say iPod touch 4. imo it's a more useful device generally speaking because of the portability factor. I'd upgrade the iPod and then wait for the second gen iPad.

 

If you need portability, then iPod. Otherwise iPad is just too awesome IMHO. I enjoy gaming on it way more than I ever did on my 3rd Gen ipod.

But ya, if you can wait till April next year, you'd get more Ram, facetime with the new iPad. Retina display, I doubt that. Not coz of devs needing to upgrade their apps for it. But mainly coz its not practical to change the resolution within one year. And a resolution of 2048 x 1536 will be a it too much for the processor to handle at this time IMO.

Gyro should make its way in there too but I dont really care about it much as iPad isnt really that great at tilt games anyways. Its lighter than anything with a 10 inch screen but its still a bit too heavy to play tilt controlled games on it for too long.

 

I agree with others. I also have access to both.

I absolutely love sitting around at home or in bed, happily surfing the web, reading a book or playing Pocket Frogs on the iPad.

On the other hand, it is similarly great being able to play good games on the move.

Whichever one suits your preferences.

I'd personally go with the iPT.

 

Definitely the iPT4, more practical [& portable], larger [and cheaper] selection of games, its faster + better in every aspect compared to the older iPods. You can't go wrong.

 

Even though it looks like your mind is made up - I'm one more for the iPad. I do a lot of reading, web surfing, travel (business) and so do a fair amount of typing, highlighting, etc and the iPad size is just so much more conducive to all of these things. Also, visually the iPad just has everything bigger and therefore easier to see. Like a 32" HDTV and a 60" HDTV. Details are much crisper. But, not as portable (pocket wise), and 2x games are not as great, and the iPad only game size makes the 16 GB kind of like the old 8GB iTouch - it is too small already. Also, no camera. So it really comes down to what you are going to use it for. I am fortunate I also have an iPhone 4 so I have the best of both worlds. Good luck with your decision.

 

I spent a week playing with an iPad while visiting family about a month back, and didn't feel it even came close to replacing a laptop. iPod Touches can't replace laptops, so why should a big iPod Touch do it? The screen looks nice and it's fun to play with as a big iPod but it's still just as restricting as one.

The owner of the iPad(s) were my aunt and uncle, both of whom also own iPhones and several laptops, and as much as they loved the iPad (enough to buy one each), it was merely as an extra gadget, separate from the necessities.

 

Well yes, but laptops consist of slightly more than that In fact, I don't even use those kind of programs at all.

 

iPT4 if you ask me. iPad may be fun to use but iPod touch is more practical for me

 

I recently bought an iPad and I am using it everyday, more often than my MacBook and iPod touch. It works pretty well for classes and the web surfing on a big screen is a huge plus. I don't even use my ipod touch (third gen) anymore + it broke . I don't like playing games in public so an ipod touch is not needed for me. I do all the gaming at home. Besides, I have my slow original iPhone with me. But $499.99 for an iPad 16GB + $69.99 keyboard + $39.99 cover and $29.99 screen cover can be a bit spendy.. But all are useful for school and gaming needs And I still buy iPhone apps.. Don't care how awesome iPad games are, they're pretty much the same.

 

It can't replace a computer. Remember - what do you NEED to even start the durn thing, backup, restore, get OS replacements, etc. Yep - a computer. However, it can serve very well as a quasi portable computer with lots of business apps, ability for presentations, etc. I suggest you make a list of your needs - whatever they are, and columns of what the pros and cons of the iPad and itouch are with relation to those needs. It will make your decision more objective if nothing else.