Google Nexus 7 vs iPad mini, Kindle Fire

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="newslist_img" style="color: #4e4e4e; float: left; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 10px; outline: none;"> </div> <div style="color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; outline: none;"> </div> <div id="HeadContent_FullstoryCtrl_fulldetails" style="color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; outline: none;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPWxjFym48rksKLSkVWjjYnoMVuSuXnzoDWTKf5_S9HdpdYD_sLVSg47yqLVHfKR8LsNhaxRavN_N2by9FVK4T-na6U2R1A7OXvRGznO-85WjEgODLcOVhtgqdiElsRoCorEYx3LtSaY2N/s1600/Google_Nexus_7_in_hand.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPWxjFym48rksKLSkVWjjYnoMVuSuXnzoDWTKf5_S9HdpdYD_sLVSg47yqLVHfKR8LsNhaxRavN_N2by9FVK4T-na6U2R1A7OXvRGznO-85WjEgODLcOVhtgqdiElsRoCorEYx3LtSaY2N/s1600/Google_Nexus_7_in_hand.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> Google Inc. has announced new versions of its Nexus 7 tablet computers. It has better features and a higher price tag.<br /> <div style="outline: none;"> The new models are available in the U.S. starting Tuesday through Google's online Play store and the following retailers: Best Buy, Gamestop, Walmart, Staples, Office Max, Office Depot, Amazon, Home Shopping Network, Radio Shack, J&R and B&H Photo. A version with cellular capability is coming later with support for T-Mobile and Verizon.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> Here's a look at how the new Nexus 7 compares with last year's model and other tablets with comparable screens.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <br style="outline: none;" /></div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Google's Nexus 7</b></div> <span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline; outline: none;"><img alt="new-nexus7-635.jpg" class="mt-image-center" height="477" src="http://cdn.ndtv.com/tech/images/gadgets/new-nexus7-635.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 20px; outline: none; text-align: center;" width="635" /></span><br /> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Price:</b> $229 with 16 gigabytes of storage, $269 for 32 GB. Add $80 for 32 GB model with cellular capability.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Screen size:</b> 7 inches diagonally</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Screen resolution:</b> 1920 x 1200 (323 pixels per inch)</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Size:</b> height: 7.87 inches; width 4.49 inches; thickness: 0.34 inch (200 by 114 by 8.65 millimeters)</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Weight: </b>10.2 ounces (290 grams) for base model, 10.5 ounces (299 grams) for cellular version</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Cameras:</b> 5 megapixel rear camera, 1.2 megapixel front-facing camera</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Battery life: </b>9 hours</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Operating system:</b> Google's Android</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Pros</b>Access to a variety of games, utilities and other software for Android devices, though not as extensive as apps available for iPad. Option for cellular wireless broadband.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Cons</b><br /> Data storage cannot be expanded with memory cards.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <br style="outline: none;" /></div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Google's Nexus 7 (2012 model)</b></div> <span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline; outline: none;"><img alt="" class="mt-image-center" height="458" src="http://cdn.ndtv.com/tech/images/gadgets/google-nexus-7-new.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 20px; outline: none; text-align: center;" width="635" /></span><br /> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Price:</b> $199 with 16 gigabytes of storage, $249 with 32 GB. Add $50 for 32 GB model with cellular capability.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Screen size:</b> 7 inches diagonally</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Screen resolution: </b>1280 x 800 pixels (216 pixels per inch)</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Size:</b> height 7.81 inches; width: 4.72 inches; thickness: 0.41 inch (198.5 by 120 by 10.45 millimeters)</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Weight:</b> 12 ounces (340 grams) for base model, 12.2 ounces (347 grams) for cellular version</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Cameras:</b> Front-facing, 1.2 megapixel camera</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Battery life:</b> 8 hours</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Operating system:</b> Google's Android</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Pros</b><br /> Access to a variety of games, utilities and other software for Android devices, though not as extensive as apps available for iPad. Option for cellular wireless broadband.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Cons</b><br /> Data storage cannot be expanded with memory cards.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <br style="outline: none;" /></div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Apple's iPad Mini</b></div> <span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline; outline: none;"><img alt="" class="mt-image-center" height="423" src="http://cdn.ndtv.com/tech/images/gadgets/ipad-mini-shopper-635.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 20px; outline: none; text-align: center;" width="635" /></span><br /> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Price</b>: $329 for base model with Wi-Fi only and 16 gigabytes of storage, $429 with 32 GB, $529 with 64 GB. Add $130 for versions with cellular capability.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Screen size</b>: 7.9 inches diagonally</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Screen resolution</b>: 1024 by 768 pixels (163 pixels per inch)</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Size: </b>height 7.87 inches; width: 5.3 inches; thickness: 0.28 inch (200 by 134.7 by 7.2 millimeters)</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Weight: </b>10.9 ounces (308 grams) for base model, 11 ounces (312 grams) for cellular version</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Cameras: </b>5-megapixel camera on back and a low-resolution camera on front, for videoconferencing</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Battery life: 10 hours</b></div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Operating system: </b>Apple's iOS</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Pros</b><br /> Unmatched access to third-party applications, high-quality Apple software and the iTunes store. High-resolution screen. Available with access to fast 4G wireless broadband networks, starting at $459.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Cons</b><br /> Data storage cannot be expanded with memory cards.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <br style="outline: none;" /></div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Barnes & Noble's Nook HD</b></div> <span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline; outline: none;"><img alt="" class="mt-image-center" height="427" src="http://cdn.ndtv.com/tech/images/gadgets/nook-tablet-big.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 20px; outline: none; text-align: center;" width="635" /></span><br /> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Price</b>: $129 with 8 gigabytes of storage, $149 with 16 GB</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Screen size:</b> 7 inches diagonally</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Screen resolution:</b> 1440 by 900 pixels (243 pixels per inch)</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Size:</b> height 7.65 inches; width: 5 inches; thickness: 0.43 inch (194.4 by 127.1 by 11 millimeters)</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Weight:</b> 11.1 ounces (315 grams)</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Cameras:</b> None</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Battery life:</b> Up to 10.5 hours of reading and up to 9 hours of video</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Operating system:</b> Modified version of Google's Android</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Pros</b><br /> Expandable with microSD card. High-definition screen. Larger-screen version available.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Cons</b><br /> Selection of third-party applications is small. Lacks cameras and option for cellular broadband.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <br style="outline: none;" /></div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Amazon.com's Kindle Fire HD.</b></div> <span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline; outline: none;"><img alt="kindle-fire-HD.jpg" class="mt-image-center" height="446" src="http://cdn.ndtv.com/tech/gadget/image/kindle-fire-HD.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 20px; outline: none; text-align: center;" width="635" /></span><br /> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Price:</b> $199 with 16 gigabytes of storage, $229 with 32 GB</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Screen size:</b> 7 inches diagonally</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Screen resolution:</b> 1280 by 800 pixels (216 pixels per inch)</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Size:</b> height: 7.6 inches; width: 5.4 inches; thickness: 0.4 inch (193 by 137 by 10.3 millimeters)</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Weight:</b> 13.9 ounces (395 grams)</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Cameras:</b> Front-facing camera.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Battery life:</b> 11 hours.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Operating system:</b> Modified version of Google's Android</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Pros</b><br /> Cheap and portable. Convenient access to Amazon store. High-definition screen. Dolby audio. Larger-screen version available, including option for cellular broadband.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Cons</b><br /> Small selection of third-party applications available from Amazon. No rear camera for taking video and photos. Data storage cannot be expanded with memory cards.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <br style="outline: none;" /></div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Amazon.com's regular Kindle Fire</b></div> <span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline; outline: none;"><img alt="" class="mt-image-center" height="418" src="http://cdn.ndtv.com/tech/images/gadgets/amazon-maps-big.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 20px; outline: none; text-align: center;" width="635" /></span><br /> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Price:</b> $159 with 8 gigabytes of storage</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Screen size:</b> 7 inches diagonally</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Screen resolution:</b> 1024 by 600 pixels (170 pixels per inch)</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Size:</b> height 7.44 inches; width: 4.72 inches; thickness: 0.45 inch (189 by 120 by 11.5 millimeters)</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Weight:</b> 14.1 ounces (400 grams)</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Cameras:</b> none</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Battery life:</b> 8.5 hours.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Operating system:</b> Modified version of Google's Android</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Pros</b><br /> Cheap and portable. Convenient access to Amazon store.</div> <div style="outline: none;"> <b style="outline: none;">Cons</b><br /> No-frills tablet lacks camera and microphone. Small selection of third-party applications available from Amazon. Data storage cannot be expanded with memory cards. No option for cellular wireless broadband.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> </div> </div> </div>

Google Nexus 7 vs iPad mini, Kindle Fire

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