Sorry about that. It was just one article I found with a Google search
though. I'll paste the text below, but this is just one article with
just one author's opinions, not necessarily my own. don't forget the URL
to the full article is
http://www.gizmag.com/ipod-touch-5g-vs-ipad-mini/24839/
iPad mini vs. iPod touch 5G
By Will Shanklin
November 1, 2012
How does the iPad mini compare to the iPod touch 5G?
When Apple announced the first iPad, many joked that it was a big iPod
touch. Now that the iPad mini is here, some are reviving that old line.
How big of a difference is there between a small tablet and a phone-less
iPhone? Let's take a look, and see how the iPad mini compares to the
5th-generation iPod touch.
These estimates are tough to compare, but it's possible the iPad
mini will have the edge
Cameras are probably identical
The chips are the same, but it's clocked a bit higher in the iPad mini
It's size vs. pixel density
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Dimensions
Different sizes, but both are incredibly thin
As "mini" as the iPad mini is, it's still much larger than the iPod
touch. About the only thing their dimensions have in common is that
they're both ridiculously thin. The iPod touch is one of the thinnest
mobile devices ever made, but the iPad mini isn't far behind.
Weight
Both are extremely light for their sizes
Much has been made of the iPad mini's weight (or lack thereof), but it's
still over three times as heavy as the smaller iPod touch. There's a big
difference between extremely light for a tablet, and extremely light for
a portable media player.
Display
It's size vs. pixel density
The iPad mini's display is a double-edged sword. On the plus side, it
provides an extra 22.9 mm (0.9") in diagonal real estate over its
seven-inch rivals (like the Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire HD). On the negative
side, though, its resolution is nothing to write home about. The iPod
touch nearly matches the mini's number of pixels, despite giving up
almost four inches.
If you want a spacious screen, look at the iPad mini. If you want much
sharper text and images, look at the iPod touch.
Processor
The chips are the same, but it's clocked a bit higher in the iPad mini
Both devices have the same Apple A5 chip, but it's clocked a bit higher
in the iPad mini. Performance shouldn't drastically differ, but the iPad
mini might have a slight edge. Unless iOS developers start pushing the
envelope, though, neither device will struggle with anything in the App
Store.
RAM
RAM is even at 512 MB
Both devices tote 512 MB of RAM, so this is another area where
performance should be roughly even.
Storage
The iPad mini is available in a smaller 16 GB model
The only difference here is that the iPad mini comes in a 16 GB base
model. The 32 GB starting storage for the iPod touch helps to justify
the mere US$30 price difference between the small media player and the
miniature tablet.
Wireless
If you want cellular data, the iPad mini is your only option
If you want cellular data, then your only choice is the iPad mini. The
only caveat is that you'll add another $130 to the corresponding Wi-Fi
only model; that price nearly matches the Wi-Fi only full-sized iPad.
Battery
These estimates are tough to compare, but it's possible the iPad mini
will have the edge
Apple lists slightly different usage estimates for the two devices, so
it isn't the best comparison. If web usage and video playing are roughly
the same (they may not be), then the iPad mini should outlast the touch
by about two hours.
Cameras
Cameras are probably identical
It looks like Apple put the same cameras in both devices. The rear
camera is fine for basic photography, but it's a couple of generations
behind the latest smartphone shooters. Apart from improved lenses, the
camera is similar to the one from 2010's iPhone 4.
Intangibles
Real estate or Retina? (field: Shutterstock, eye: Shutterstock)
Both devices have access to the bounty of applications in the iOS App
Store, but the iPad mini has the advantage there. The iPod touch can
only run apps made for it and the iPhone, while the iPad mini can run
all of those (scaled up) in addition to over 275,000 iPad-specific apps.
Perhaps the biggest intangibles, though, relate to the displays. As we
mentioned above, the iPad mini's display is almost twice as long
(measured diagonally), so you get much more real estate. But only the
iPod touch's display is Retina, so it will look much sharper. Each
display has its pros and cons, you'd be wise to look at them both in
person before making a decision.
Summing up
Despite their differences, these two devices have much in common. Both,
for example, are great for kids. For those set on treading the Apple
path, pricing works to the favor of the iPad mini. For US$30 extra, you
get a device that's only a hair thicker, with a much bigger screen, and
access to thousands of iPad apps. No matter which is best for you, we
can probably guess which one will be the bigger seller.
On 11/01/2013 03:33 PM, Larry Lumpkin wrote:
I could never get at the whole article.
*From:*[email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] *On
Behalf Of *Christopher Chaltain
*Sent:* Friday, November 01, 2013 3:14 PM
*To:* [email protected]
*Subject:* Re: comparison between ipad and ipod touch
There are quite a few resources comparing the two. The page at
http://www.gizmag.com/ipod-touch-5g-vs-ipad-mini/24839/ does a pretty
good job talking about the differences between the iPad Mini and the
iPod Fifth Generation. The iPad Mini comes in a 16G version, has a
larger display and will run iPad only apps.
On 11/01/2013 02:58 PM, Larry Lumpkin wrote:
Besides no cell option, what does an ipad do that an ipod touch
fifth generation doesn't do? Just a quick comparison would be very
greatly appreciated. Thank you very much.
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