Many people believe the iPad the bigger version of iPhone or iPod Touch, and the truth is there overlap in functionality. But I don't see Apple intentionally make a product that directly competes with their iPhone and iPod dairy cows. With that in mind let's look at where these devices will cross paths and which one has the advantage.
Convenience
As you know, iPhone, phone, it often will never leave your side. He ruled as the go-to device when you need to access something right this second. The size of the iPad while svelt, doesn't exactly fit in your pocket. Although it is more convenient to lug around than say a laptop, the iPad will not replace the iPhone go to your device when you need to know the population of Kazastan during conversation, or replace the iPod while working out in the gym.
Usability
While the iPhone has greatly improved, if not reinvented, user experience for smart phone, the screen is just so great. I tried using the iPhone as an eBook reader and personal video devices, and I can only stand eye strain for so long. Even browsing the Web for any long period of time can become bothersome on the iPhone or iPad Touch. IPad 9.7-inch screen, is almost 4 times more, will allow much more enjoyable, the Advanced Scan sessions. Large screen also makes us fat-fingered types for navigating applications easier and allow developers more room on the screen to display the data.
The Cost Of
Compared with the $ 99 iPhone or iPod touch is $ 199, $ 499 for the 16 GB iPad may seem steep. But we must remember the iPhone Price is subsidized by At&T and requires a 2 year contract to get this price. A $ 199 iPod Touch 8 GB model is only, 32 GB will cost you $ 299. Bearing in mind the statement of Steve job's iPad, located between iPhone and MacBook in Apple's product line up, we should also compare the prices of the iPad to the entry-level MacBook costs $ 999. While not exactly cheap, $ 499 for the 16 GB iPad is not unreasonable.
Apps
Since the iPad will run almost all of the iPhone and iPod Touch applications, there will be no shortage of apps at launch time. If you already have a large library of apps in iTunes, you will be able to use them on your iPad without ransom. The IBook store and iBooks app for iPad will be limited, and how developers are coming on board, exclusive iPad apps start appearing. Premium Price for iPad-optimized app is still unknown, but I wouldn't be surprised to see the average price of $ 4.99.
Final thoughts
Will iPad cannibalize their sales of other Apple products? For those who do not currently own an iPod Touch or not/can not get iPhone instead of investing in the iPad could be a logical step. But since you don't go jogging with iPad, listening to music or answer phone calls with him, I don't see the sale of iPhones and iPods the affected lot. I'll be very curious to see the numbers of people who bought an iPad and also own an iPhone or iPod Touch compared to those who do not.
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