Gadgets make awesome gifts for both guys and girls (... ladies?), but the number of options available might be a bit overwhelming. Don't worry Pearlle Magazine to the rescue!!
iPad's are huge. I (and many people) seem to prefer the smaller form factor of the newer tablets like the iPad mini, Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD and Nook HD ← 4 tablets considered the best available right now. But which one of these beasts is the best of the best?
Take a look at this comparison table gotten from Engadget.
iPad Mini Nexus 7 7-in Kindle Fire HD Nook HD
| OS | iOS 6.0 | Android 4.1 | Android 4.0 | Android 4.0 |
| Display | 7.9-inch LED-backlit IPS, 163 PPI | 7-inch IPS display, 216 PPI | 7-inch LCD IPS, 216 PPI | 7-inch LCD IPS, 243 PPI |
| Resolution | 1,024 x 768 | 1,280 x 800 | 1,280 x 800 | 1,440 x 900 |
| Processor | Dual-core A5 | 1.2GHz quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 | Dual-core 1.2GHz TI OMAP4 4460 | Dual-Core 1.3GHz TI OMAP 4470 |
| Memory | 512MB (unc) | 1GB | 1GB | 1GB |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB /64GB | 8GB / 16GB | 16GB / 32GB | 8GB / 16GB + microSD |
| Ports | Lightning connector, 3.5mm audio | micro USB, 3.5mm audio | microSD, micro HDMI, 3.5mm audio | 30-pin connector, 3.5mm audio |
| Front camera | FaceTime HD | 1.2-megapixel | HD | None |
| Rear camera | 5-megapixel 1080p video | None | None | None |
| Cellular radio | Optional LTE | None | None | None |
| WiFi | 802.11a/b/g/n | 802.11b/g/n | 802.11a/b/g/n | 802.11b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 10 hours | 4,325mAh | 4,400mAh | 4,050mAh |
| Thickness | 7.2mm | 10.45mm | 10.3mm | 11mm |
| Weight | 308g (0.68 pounds) | 340g (0.75 pounds) | 395g (0.87 pounds) | 315g (0.69 pounds) |
| Pricing | $329 (16GB WiFi) $459 (16GB LTE) $429 (32GB) $559 (32GB LTE) $519 (64GB) $659 (64GB LTE) |
$199 (8GB)
$249 (16GB) |
$199 (16GB)
$249 (32GB)
(w/special offers)
|
$199 (8GB)
$229 (16GB) |
| Availability | Available now | Available now | Available now | Available now |
The Winner: Google's Nexus 7.
The Nexus 7 has more hardware power, the best battery life, the best value for your money (as cheap as the cheapest tablets, cheaper than the pricey tablets) and more.
If you're a fan of the iPad Mini, you might be wondering: Is the iPad mini that much of a crappy device?
No, it's not. It is an amazing device, no doubt. But in comparison to the best tablets available on the market, it is the weakest option in terms of raw hardware power, monetary value, and of course, Apple's iOS 6 maps epic fail (pardon my honesty).
Merry Christmas? Fine, bookmark and read this article again in two weeks then.
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