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Comparison between the play station portable and
the iPod video
The new iPod video was one of the most surprising products of 2006, due to the
fact that iPods didn’t include the video feature, since the launching of the 5th
generation of iPods in 2005.
Still, the natural comparison the customers (and not only) made was the one
between the play station portable, also known as the PSP and the new model of
the iPod series.
PSP is basically a handheld game console which was produced by
the company Sony Computer Entertainment, back in 2004. The public’s
reactions to this new device which was rather different than almost everything on
the market was very good, due to the fact that the small device allowed customers
to play famous games, and, at the same time, watch clips.
Comparing the batteries of these 2 devices or, better said, the life of the batteries,
it is a fact that the PSP device lasted much longer than the iPod. While playing a
movie, the battery of the iPod dies after almost 2 hours and a half, while the PSP
battery lasts up to more than 7 hours, which is a big plus.
Comparing the audio quality, it must be said the fact that both the devices
provide a good audio quality; still, the iPod video turned out to provide a slightly
clearer sound than the play station portable. This is due to the act that the audio
in the iPod video file is encoded into AAC audio. On the other hand, the PSP
seemed to have more bass in some cases, but overall, the difference was not that
relevant and significant. The video quality of the 2 devices is another subject
worthy to discuss and debate upon. It is known the fact that the PSP has a much
larger screen. Even so, in this case, the large size advantage does not equal a
better picture: the iPod manages to show a very sharp picture and sharp and
clear text (even long ones). On the other hand, when discussing the difference in
the video conversation, the fact is that a video iPod takes around 12 hours to
encode a video, while the play station portable only needs a bit under 3 hours to
do the same thing.
Comparing the 2 devices, it is obvious that they both have advantages and some
flaws. Even though the video quality seems better on the iPod video device, the
PSP presents a longer life of the battery and faster ways to encode videos. Still,
the iPod is a smaller device, so it is natural that some features are not that
optimized as in the case of the PSP. Even more, due to the fact that it is smaller,
the iPod is much easier to transport and to use in various occasions. The studies
even showed the fact that both items are sold mostly in vacation periods,
meaning the fact that the customers use them as an entertainment item in their
both summer and winter holidays.
The 2 devices, even though they are similar in many ways of their practical usage,
present both pros and cons or advantages and disadvantages. Depending on the
customer’s needs and desires, they can choose the one that best fits their
necessity, available time or quality expectations. |
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Compatible with iPod MNI, Ipod Nano 1 2, Ipod video 30G, iPod
video 6080G. Connect to TV, Audio and PC. |
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Easy access for headphones, screen protection. Lifetime
manufacturers guarantee. |
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Compatible with iPod nano 3rd generation w.video, iPod classic
and iPod touch. USB power adapter included. |
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Compatible with iPod with color display, iPod with video, iPod
nano 3rd generation, iPod classic and iPod touch. Suitable for
Component audio or video connections on TV, home theatre or
stereo.USB Power adapter included. |
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Compatible with all dock connectors excluding Shuffle. Suitable
for use with any iPod and a stereo or TV with line out ports. Can be
connected using S Video. |
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Compatible with iPod Photo and iPod Video. Can be used with any
camera that has a USB connector. |
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3.5mm jack. Complete with carry case. |
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Compatible with 1st and 2nd generation nano. |
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Ipod not included.Compatible with 3rd generation nano iPod. |
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iPod shuffle dock, UBS Connection for syncing and charging your
iPod shuffle.Compatible only with 2nd generation iPod shuffle.
Requires USB 2.0 or greater. |
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