Should You Buy An iPad If You Already Have the iPhone or iPod Touch?

There are many iPad questions asking what the place of this device should be on our lives. One of the top questions is whether you should buy an iPad if you already own an iPhone or an iPod Touch. Here’s a quick guide to the important differences.

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Claim: The iPad Is A Giant iPad Touch

It’s pretty hard not to compare the iPad with the iPod Touch, which makes the first of the iPad questions very valid. Is the iPad really just a giant iPod Touch? The truth is that the iPad does use the same software of the Touch, with a few tweaks here and there. Although they may be similar, the iPad is much more than simply a giant iPod Touch.

The truth is that the iPad works very much like the Touch, but with some added features including:
* Split screens,
* Toolbar drop-down menus,
* Pop-overs,
* Tap and hold functions,
* Large virtual keyboard,
* And more.

These are new extra functions that are only possible thanks to the larger screen that the iPad brings us.

Claim: The iPad Is Like An iPhone That You Can’t Use To Make Calls

Much like the claim that the iPad doesn’t add much more to the Touch, people are also asking iPad questions like whether it’s even worth buying at all when you can get an iPhone instead. After all, the iPhone allows you to make calls, which you can’t do with the iPad. But it’s important to realize that the same extra functions as above also apply to this argument, as well as a whole new range of applications of the device thanks to the larger size.

So What Does the iPad Add to the Mix?

The larger screen size is the biggest reason why you should see the iPad as a completely different device to both the iPhone and iPod Touch. For one, the full screen now means that you can use the device as an eBook reader. Reading eBooks is possible on the previous devices, but not usually considered very practical due to the small screen.

Next we have video playback. It goes without saying that a bigger screen means you can watch videos in far more comfort. Not only this, but mounts have even been designed so that you can watch videos on the iPad in locations such as the car. Sitting back and relaxing to watch movies wasn’t really an option with the Touch or iPhone, since the screen would be too small to see. The same goes for games.
Extra Facts to Consider

Aside from the fact that the iPad is more functional due to its size, you may also want to take the following facts into account:
* The iPad comes in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities,
* The iPad screen is almost three times the size of the other devices,
* The iPad does not include a camera,
* The iPad includes greater menu customization options,
* The iPad includes extra native apps that the Touch and iPhone do not: iBooks, Pages (word processor) and others (as well as third party apps taking advantage of the bigger screen).

So, if you’ve been asking iPad questions, such as whether you should just stick with the iPod Touch or iPhone, you should think a bit harder about the different role the iPad may be able to play in your life.

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Rockband 3: Get The Latest Music Game Technology For Christmas 2010

When it comes to finding the best presents for teens and tweens this Christmas, video games are always going to come out top. One of the most popular new releases is Rockband 3: the latest in the series of music video games that let you play along to popular songs using controllers that work like various musical instruments.

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Rockband 3 Features

The Rockband 3 game has been developed for a number of platforms, so it’s important you choose the right one to match the console owned by the recipient. Rockband 3 is available for:
* Nintendo Wii,
* Playstation 3,
* Xbox 360,
* Nintendo DS.

Rockband 3 also has a number of new options compared to its earlier incarnations. For example, new party modes are great for groups of friends playing together, and the career mode has been altered to now include over 700 goals and different rewards. Players can also create set lists to share with their friends online.

Rockband 3 Songs

Rockband 3 comes with a huge number of songs – 83 to be precise – which means it’s perfect for keeping kids and teens entertained and to stop them getting bored quickly. It’s also compatible with previous Rockband Games and downloaded tracks if you already own them. Players will have access to 2,000 songs to purchase, with more being added all the time.

The songs cover a number of genres, from pop to rock, jazz and reggae. Here’s a small selection of what you’ll get:

* Amy Winehouse, “Rehab”
* Bob Marley, “Get Up Stand Up”
* Elton John, "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting"
* HIM (His Infernal Majesty), "Killing Loneliness"
* Huey Lewis and the News, "The Power of Love"
* John Lennon, "Imagine"
* Ozzy Osbourne, "Crazy Train"
* Queen, "Bohemian Rhapsody"
* Slipknot, "Before I Forget"
* T. Rex, "20th Century Boy"
* The Cure, "Just Like Heaven"
* Them Crooked Vultures, "Dead End Friends"
* Whitesnake, "Here I Go Again"

Rockband 3 Instruments

There are now more instruments to choose from than ever before, with a whole set of controllers designed for Rockband 3. Aside from the original band instruments (the microphone, guitar, drums and bass) – players can also add the new keyboard and two other vocalists to create a 3 part harmony. This means that the game can be played by up to 7 players at once!

Aside from the keyboard, the makers of Rockband 3 have also upgraded the drums (with an extra cymbal set addon), two new guitars designed for “Pro” mode (one that plays like a real guitar, and one with a number of extra buttons) and a new MIDI adaptor that means your existing keyboards or drums can be plugged into the game!

Who To Buy Rockband 3 For?

This is a game that just about anyone will love, kids, teens and adults alike. And, with the addition of the new life-like musical instruments, it’s now more about real-life playing than ever before! However, unless you’re also going to buy the console, you’ll need to find out which console (if any) the recipient has before you buy the game.

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