I just want to focus on the browsing element of this nice article and video by Thoughtfix where he takes the N800 and iPod touch, does a few browser comparison tests and goes over some of the differences between the two devices.
In the ‘Pocketable Internet’ product bracket, the N800 is my current favorite. Its not an FIE device and personally, because of that, I don’t want one but for others who would like to enjoy a simple and reliable Internet access device its about the best there is. Does the iPod Touch beat the N800 though?
Watching the video, it seems to render faster then the N800 and I’d say that navigating round a page is probably quicker on the iPod touch too. The experience appears to be a whole lot smoother and I think, if I was to go for a pocketable internet device, adding that great music and video player to the comparison would bring it to the top of my list. Thoughtfix prefers the N800 for browsing but the devices aren’t just browsers alone. I think most people are going to go for the iPod Touch.
Let see what happens later next year. The first x86-based MIDs will be released and the Internet experience is going to be way ahead of what’s possible on either of these two devices. But a year is a long time. Enough for Nokia and Apple to come out with new devices!
The FIE for me to be
Online, fast and streamy
Presence of chat
Web2 and all that
You wont get that much
In an iPod Touch.
[Very poor. I’ll get my coat. Bye. Oh BTW, spot the image error above.]
