iPad vs the iPhone, The Justification Gap Is Becoming Larger And Larger
I have recently been in quite a few discussions between the iPhone vs. the iPad – mostly why would someone need an iPad if someone already owns iPhone. The big reason since launch for not needing an iPad is usually: “you have an iPhone, why would you need an iPad?”. They are run off the same core operating system, they have many of the same apps etc. I could agree to this and still almost do, but we are coming to a point where there is more justification as to getting an iPad – and it’s not just because of the new iPad2 and its hardware upgrades. Yes that is important, but there is more to the driver now a days.
Applications are where it is at. When the first iPad came out, many developers would just port their apps over to an iPad version, increase the price and use that as justification to get their app on the iPad. Now, iPad apps are greatly becoming unique and really pushing myself to see that as the driver to get one. iPad apps are really starting to take unique advantage of layout, hardware features and services.
I see iPad specific applications becoming more of the separator between the very common question: “why get another device if an iPhone does the same thing.”
I can say now, “I want an iPad”. My main reasons for not getting one thus far are:
- IPad apps were the same, just had a higher cost
- No front facing camera
- It was kind of bulky and was heavier than I thought it would have been
- Cost
Since the new iPad2, two of these features have been taken care of, and over time, my first issue is really starting to create a greater gap for differentiating the two. Lastly it comes to cost. It is a bit of money for my budget right now, and the longer I wait, the better it could become and improve.
Apple still has yet to incorporate the beautiful retina display and come down on cost a bit, but I am giving in each day more and more.
I really would like to get into developing iPad specific applications and expand my skillset into a new area of development.
All in all, I am at a comfortable place to say, “ill get one”. I just need to continue saving those pennies.
Hi im Tim and I love to do experiments and take adventures online. Professionally I am a Digital Media Producer out of Boston, MA and design, develop and produce interactive media.
