iPod touch vs. my dad’s first Quantex PC
April 30th, 2009
This is just an interesting tidbit of information I put together, based on the cost of my dad’s first PC and my iPod touch I purchased in March of last year.
| Part | Dad’s PC | iPod |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 200MHz | 412MHz* |
| RAM | 64MB | 128MB |
| Storage | 6.4GB | 16GB |
| Network | 56k modem | 54Mbit WiFi |
| O/S | Windows 95 | UNIX (Mac OS X) |
| Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 17×8×16″ | 62×110×8mm |
| Weight | 28lbs | 4.2oz |
| Cost | $1,700 | $380 |
| * underclocked at factory; 600MHz native speed | ||
Moore’s Law is a powerful thing, is it not?
