Nokia's N800 Internet Tablet and Apple's iPod Touch are similar devices with very obvious differences. The Nokia, for example, has a bigger touch screen (4.1in v 3.5in), built-in FM radio, and is open (runs Linux), so you can install applications. It comes with Skype so you can use it as a VoIP phone. The iPod Touch has much more storage (8GB or 16GB v 128MB) and is a much better music player, but it's a proprietary system and lacks the Nokia's communications features. Which to choose?
At TabletBlog.com, ThoughtFix has done an interesting comparison complete with photos, videos, tests and a table. To skip to the conclusion:
The winner here depends on which application is more important to the consumer. If you want a richer internet experience, installable applications, and a wider variety of functionality, get the N800. If you want a slim, attractive media player with occasional light web browsing thrown in, get an iPod touch. For me, neither will replace the other.
As people point out in the comments, ThoughtFix doesn't comment on sound quality, which is a significant factor for people buying a music player. Also, it would have been even more interesting to include one of the new big-screen Archos 4GB to 160GB devices such as the 605 (4.3in screen) or 705 (7in screen).
