ipod versus iphone

jayteecork

Hi guys,
don't know much about Apple products so I'm wondering if got one of these:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Apple-iPod-touch-16GB-Generation/dp/B009A5EM3W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1360649394&sr=8-1

Does it do everything an iphone 4 can? (obviously without making calls/3g)

(And could you install something like Skype or Viber to allow you make calls anyway?)

Thanks.

paulheu

Basically the same thing.

No, strike that it is the same thing (minus making calls). Would actually not be surprised if the hardware is identical..

All iOS based products are generally the same device, just in a different box. One can make calls, other has a bigger screen. But they are all the same thing really.

Creamy Goodness

that ad says it's the latest model, launched september 2012, but the pictures show differently.

as a general rule ipod touch and iphone have very similar hardware, except ipod touch don't have GPS (maps will rely on wifi for geo-location), 3G antennas. To make calls you'll be hampered by the following:

1. being connected to wifi.
2. people you're contacting to be on 1. skype, 2. viber.

that alone would lean me towards the phone, using an ipod touch as a phone replacement is kinda like banging a square peg into a round hole, yes it will work with enough force but doesn't mean it will be a nice experience.