Monday, March 12, 2012

New iPad versus the competition


New iPad versus the competition
    Apple has just announced a successor to the iPad2, the “New iPad”. Apple claims that over a 100 tablets were launched in 2011. So, if you are in the market to pick up a tablet, you are undoubtedly spoiled for choices.
    To narrow things down for you, we take a look at how the New iPad and the iPad 2 stand against the competition that isn’t backing down. We are taking a look at the iPad’s vs the Asus Transformer Prime and the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1.
    Even though Windows 8 looks promising as a tablet OS, there aren’t any devices that have hit the streets. Windows 8 tablets are expected to launch towards the end of 2012.
    This comparison is more of a 2 Apple devices vs 2 Android devices, but we will update the sheet as soon as we have some Windows devices amongst us.
    So, if you think the first half of 2012 is the right time to pick up a tablet here is the best device to choose from.
     

    Particulars
    New iPad
    iPad
    Asus Transformer Prime
    Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
         
    Dimensions
    9.5x7.31x0.37-inches
    9.5x7.31x0.34-inches
    7.12x10.35x0.33-inches
    6.9x10.11x0.35-inches
    Weight
    652gms (662gms for the 4G version)
    601gms (613gms for the 3G version)
    558gms
    558gms
    Display Size
    9.7-inch
    9.7-inch
    10.1-inch
    10.1-inch
    Display Resolution
    2048x1536-pixels
    1024x768-pixels
    1920x1200-pixels
    1280x800-pixels
    Display Technology
    IPS
    IPS
    IPS
    Super PLS
    OS
    iOS
    iOS
    Android 4.0 ICS
    Android 4.0 ICS
    Processor
    A5X (Dual-core Apple A5X custom-designed, high-performance, low-power system-on-a-chip with quad-core graphics)
    A5 (Dual-core Apple A5 custom-designed, high-performance, low-power system-on-a-chip)
    NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor clocked at 1.3GHz
    Dual core 1.4 GHz Processor
    RAM
    1GB
    512MB
    1GB
    1GB
    Storage
    16GB/32GB/64GB (Not expandable)
    16GB/32GB/64GB (Not expandable)
    64GB (Expandable via MicroSD card)
    16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB (Expandable via MicroSD)
    Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
    Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
    Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
    Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
    4G/3G
    Yes
    3G
    Not available in India
     
    Bluetooth
    Bluetooth 4.0 technology
    Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology
    Bluetooth 4.0 technology
    Bluetooth 3.0 technology
    Front Camera
    FaceTime camera with VGA-quality photos and video at up to 30 frames per second.
    Video recording, VGA up to 30 frames per second with audio; VGA-quality still camera.
    2MP
    2MP
    Rear Camera
    5-megapixel with video recording in HD (1080p) up to 30 frames per second
    Video recording, HD (720p) up to 30 frames per second
    8MP with an LED flash with. Video recording at 1080p
    3MP with an LED flash. Video at 1080p HD at 30frames per second
    Price
    Wi-Fi
    16GB Wi-Fi only- $499 (Rs. 25,000 Approx.)
    32GB Wi-Fi only- $599 (Rs. 30,100 Approx.)
    64GB Wi-Fi only- $699 (Rs. 35,150 Approx.)
    Wi-Fi + 4G
    16GB Wi-Fi + 4G- $629 (Rs. 31,600 Approx.)
    32GB Wi-Fi + 4G- $729 (Rs. 37,000 Approx.)
    64GB Wi-Fi + 4G- $829 (Rs. 42,000 Approx.)
    Wi-Fi: $399.00 16GB

    Wi-Fi + 3G: $529.00 16GB

    (Price in India: Starting at Rs. 24,500 for 16GB Wi-Fi model and Rs. 32,900 for 16GB Wi-Fi + 3G model)
    64GB Wi-Fi Only withthe Keyboard Dock bundled - Rs. 49,999/-
    TBA
    Available in India
    No
    Yes
    Yes
    No

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