I am feeling really excited right now as I am holding the youngest family member of Apple iPod Series in my hand. iPod Touch is still one of those new gadgets which have marked revolution in the Tech industry in terms of low price and good quality.
It really feels great to be the owner of the Apple iPod Touch as it is still one of the most talked about gadgets. I wish I could shoot a live video to show you my experience but I guess you would have already seen a lot of iPod Touch videos on YouTube.
Originally my plan was to get an unlocked iPhone here in Pakistan but soon changed my mind and bought the iPod Touch instead. Here are some reasons I would like to give in my defense for preferring the iPod Touch over an unlocked iPhone.
- Lightweight - Thats true! though the difference of mass is just of some grams but still iPod Touch beats iPhone because its more lightweight and easy to handle.
- More Slim -The iPhone has a 12mm thickness while the iPod Touch is only 8mm thick. Your hands will definitely feel the difference.
- No Unlock Required - This is the biggest reason why I preferred iPod Touch over the iPhone. iPod Touch does not come locked with any service provider and can be used easily out of the box while on the other hand everyone knows that the iPhone comes exclusively for AT&T users.
- Better Screen - Though both of the gadgets come with a cool scratch-less screen, the thing that makes iPod Touch better is its better video resolution and response time.
- $100 Cheaper than iPhone - iPod Touch comes with a price of $299 which is $100 cheaper than the iPhone. There is 99.9% probability that you will have a phone already. Then why waste extra $100?
Please remember that this post compares iPod Touch and an Unlocked iPhone (not a normal iPhone) so before bombarding any comments like iPhone is the best ever, You suck DJ please keep that in mind.
Also if anyone is planning to Buy an iPod Touch in Pakistan. He/She can just comment or contact me 
The iTouch is yet another great addition to the Apple gadget family. Can’t complain about the features, however I cannot distinguish the difference in resolution. I would still prefer the mobile version of the device as it supports calls.
DJ,
What about the features? I feel the iPhone has more features, not sure though
DJ,
You are right. Unlocked iPhone is not worth to its price.
Why are you comparing an MP3 player to a phone?
Nirmal - Brother I have mentioned already in the post that the I have compared the iPod Touch and an Unlocked iPhone. iPhone is definitely better than the iPod Touch in some aspects but if you are located outside the US then you should get the iPod Touch instead of getting an Unlocked iPhone.
Basharat First of all dude you need to understand that iPod Touch is not only an MP3 player and iPhone is not only a phone. Both are high tech gadgets which diversify your experience. They are not meant only for music and calls.
PSP is not only a hand held game and Nokia N-Series phones are not only phones etc. so why not start comparing all these?
All I am saying is that one is marketed as a phone and the Other as an MP3 player. Hence you can say iPod Touch is better then iPod nano, but can’t compare a phone to an MP3 player.
I have a PSP, an iTTouch and I wanted to know whether I should have get the iPhone instead of the iTouch. I like it but it would have been fun to phone my mates with the iPhone and show off.
I agree!
Where can I buy iPod touch or iPhone from Pakistan?
ShopHive.com and Beliscity.com are two good online shops in Pakistan.
They deliver you the product within 1 day of payment.
Hey Flush,
You absolutely right man. What you listed are the exact same reasons I’m opting for a Touch over an iPhone. The only difference is, I would have placed the unlock requirement at the top of the list. Imagine paying an extra 100 bucks (full price) for a complete product only to have it unlocked and brought down to less than 87% of it’s true potential (which btw, I repeat, you paid for in full). The heck with that. I’d rather just wait until it comes out full swing in Pk than to buy an iPod that turns into an iBrick. That tirade aside, I’m looking for some advice.
I’m based in Karachi. If you’re aware of any outlets around Clifton or Defence that sell the Touch, could you let me know? I checked out Beliscity and a few other but they don’t specify which firmware version the Touch they’re selling has. I’m a little particular about this because my primary reason is the Wi-Fi and built-in Safari browser feature. Also, how do you update your Touch? Hit me back.
Brother try buying iPod Touch from the guys at ShopHive.com
Thats where I bought it from and it takes 1 day to deliver around anywhere in Pakistan.
The firmware is pin pack means if you buy it now it will be probably 1.1.2 or 1.1.3
I update my iPod Touch firmware through iTunes which is as easy as hell.
I wz abt to buy iphone but my czn told me tht it’s useles as we cnt fwd txt in it n we ned software even to play a game in it n it neds almost 24hr wap cnectin n even few network work on it.. Cud u plz tel is al dis true?
But an unlocked iPhone has a camera, speakers, external volume controls, and built-in mic for VOIP like Skype. That’s worth the extra $100 but I have a iPod touch because iPhone isn’t available in Korea yet.