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This is a battle rather a Ego clash the owners of either device have! Obviously with each claiming his right to the Gadget - I had earlier reviewed the Ipod Touch(and not the phone!) - Now it;s m to compare it to the PSP and say that iTouch it times still better!


The Parameters!


1. Navigation/Touchscreen . - Apple not only created a benchmark of sorts with the iPhone’s touchscreen but it also made it the epitomy of navigation in the way various features are accessed with such ease and intelligence. And when a Product becomes like the one to beat with terms like "i-Killer" doing the rounds you know what Kinda product they have in hand. That too for just a Phone that comes bundled and even with a poorer camera. Obviously things have changed with 3GS.


I repeat - It’s not the Touchscreen but also the ease of navigation which is made it the "Stuff" to own!


Bottomline - It’s the iPhone navigation/touchscreen that’s made the iPhone what it is, which has been extended to the iTouch! SONY psp - Buttons? Naah. I like the Touch!


Score 1-0


2. Music - iPod created again a sort of a benchmark when it came to portable players - Not just in sound and portability but the quality as well. I’ve heard the PSP and it isn’t that loud as the iPod. Well the quality is umm. Okay The touch again beats it here. Again it’s just not me saying that PSP needs to be a little louder - There are many who believe so.Google else.Score 2-0


3. Gaming -


a) Processor Speed - A lot of PSP users are basically gamers - Many claim that processing speed would matter - Breaking News - iTouch 2g is faster than even the iPhone 3G! iTouch runs at 520 mhz and is said to be toned down to save battery life. PSP runs on 300MHZ - So processor speed Touch beats PSP!(again googled info)Score 2.5-0


b) UMD - Basically one needs to carry those disks if he uses the PSP - So that’s an additional thing - In the iTouch your games are uploaded and you can download from several applications and trial version from another revolution of sorts - The Apps Store - Something which most companies are trying to replicate - So no Jhanjat of carrying additional stuff. Score 3 -0


c) Games - Many claim that PSP has better games - Okay will give that to you! At least PSP opens it’s account! Oh but the iTouch has a decent chunk of games to be impressed for you breaks etc, which can keep you occupied. So you need a very compelling reason to pick the PSP for even game choices.


I love the Golf Game where you swing the Touch as if your swinging a Golf Club! That motion in your hand generates and moves the Golf ball! And mind you the Accelorometer is very Good with the Touch So you cud get various games then are just built on motion sensors(feature present on the PSP as well)


Oh yes - If gaming is your priority then the PSP is your take but one needs to consider other options as well that might compensate for the price and the size of the product.


If it just games - Then Maybe PSP. If Games are amongst other features that u’d like then iTouch - So it’s a draw actually - Score 4-1:)


d) Apps(Applications) - Apple with it’s several Application that is not limited to games make it a fun device. innovative applications to supplement existing ones keep you engrossed with the device.


4. Size/Looks - Oh if u wanna go out for a walk and need music while travelling or in the Gym then the iTouch again is a no brainer - It’s just like a normal phone that you could have in your pocket unlike the larger PSP - I wouldn’t be on the treadmill holding a PSP - Also the Touch issleeker and looks even better - Can pass it off as your iPhone as well!:P


The Screen size of PSP is much bigger but Again for almost on par resolution and fact that it’s smaller and therefore more portable the iTouh again is a better choice! Score - 5-2!


5. Wi-Fi - The safari browser is very Good - Also the iTouch with it’s ability to easily navigate and type courtesy it’s brillant touch screen is again something which the iTouch is better at. Connectivity - iTouch immediately picks us any connection. If there is a Wi-fi nearby it immediately picks up the signal and all you have to do is enter the password - If that is the connection is secured - Else I have misused others available connection while walking or travelling:) Again size matter and portability of the iTouch wins! Score 6-2!


6. Battery Life/Movies - I’ve combined both as to get ur movies on PSP you need those disc’s unless you have sufficient memory which again cost you! These discs obviously consume energy as compared to iTouch where the battery is consumed only in "play" v/s runnning the disc! Also gaming would consume more battery - So think about it! Also the Audio quality is stunning! Period - Serves up like a Portable Theatre! Score 7-2


But Yes while gaming the Battery does fall short in the iTouch!:(


7. Nike+iPod - This feature takes ipod’s to another level - Just attach a sensor on your shoe - In fact any shoe and count the no. of calories u’ve burnt, distance travelled etc. - You could create yoru own targets, fitness programs etc.! Score - 8-2


8. Price - PSP come for Rs 6000 odd - But again that’s not including the additional 4Gb card that comes for Rs 2200 odd. Also the cost for additonal games in case u don’t wanna use cracked ones! Assume a min cost of Rs 9000 without the games. iPod Touch is for Rs 10, 000 for the 8 GB version - More expensive but you get plethora of free games etc so over a period your cost would just come down - ANyways Score 8-3. Let’s be polite at times, Shall we:P


9. Bluetooth - Use wireless earphones with ur iTouch - 9-2


10. iTouch Software Updates - You could Keep updating your iTouch Softwares for about$5 and enjoy various upgraded apllications - In fact with the iTouch Software you could search across applications like songs games etc. . Also the landscape keyboard options makes life a whole lot easier while using a big fat device like the PSP 10- 2. The latest software enable Peer to Peer Gaming.


So iTouch beats PSP in sound, Data Storage, Size, Looks, Portability, Applications, Wi-fi etc.


Buy PSP if you’re priority is gaming though it might be more expensive given additional memory card and UMD’s!


Final Score - 10-2 - Verdict! - Obvious right? Steve Jobs! - Take a Bow!


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