iPad 3 vs Nexus 7 vs Kindle Fire HD

iPad3 vs. Nexus 7 vs. Kindle Fire (Presented by APCodes)

With the market growing every day and new contenders regularly bursting onto the scene, the competition for
the tablet market is now fiercer than ever. Although we all love choice, consumers are finding themselves increasingly confused on the benefits of one particular tablet over another.

So to help you figure out which tablet is right for you, APCodes.com brings you the following infographic,comparing the top three tablets available on the current market.

Display:

iPad3: 9.7 inch LED backlit IPS retina display
Nexus 7: 7 inch LED backlit TruVivid display
Kindle Fire: 7 inch IPS Anti-Reflective LCD

According to display testing from DisplayMate, Amazon's Kindle Fire HD is good enough to challenge the Retina iPad's display and decesively beats Google's Nexus 7

Processor and RAM:

iPad3: Apple A5X 1GB RAM
Nexus 7: NVIDVIA Tegra 3 1GB RAM
Kindle Fire: TI OMAP 4430 1GB RAM

Although the Nexus7 fell behind in terms of display, it takes the edge when it comes to processing power. All have 1GB RAM, but where the Kindle Fire HD and iPad3 have 1.2GHz and 1.0GHz dual-core processors, the Nexus7 boasts a 1.3GHz quad-core processor

Storage:

iPad3: 16GB/32GB/64GB models available
Nexus 7: 8GB/16GB models available
Kindle Fire: 16GB/32GB models available


The iPad wins its second round when it comes to storage, with different versions ranging up to 64GB. The Nexus7 has a maximum of 16GB and the Kindle Fire HD has a maximum of 32GB

How much does 1GB hold?

approx 120 pictures
approx 1.5 hours* of video
approx 250 MP3* music files

*Exact numbers depend on the file size, file format and compression. Numbers used are examples of high quality files and formats.

Operating System:

iPad3: iOS 6
Nexus 7: Jelly Bean Android
Kindle Fire: Android

It's a matter of personal opinion and preference as to which operating system is superior, but we'd have to give the nod to Apple's iOS6, which boasts a higher level of security, less in the way of malware and improved application integration.

Battery Life:

iPad3: 10 Hours
Nexus 7: 10 Hours
Kindle Fire: 11 Hours

Amazon's Kindle Fire HD gets its first clear victory when it comes to battery life, lasting a full hour longer (on average) than the iPad3 and Nexus7

Media:

iPad3: iTunes/App Store
Nexus 7: Google Play
Kindle Fire: Amazon Appstore for Android, Kindle

This one is again down to personal preference, but Apple's iTunes and App Store are certainly more popular. According to Flurry Analytics, in March 2012 the Amazon Appstore had 89% of sales compared to iTunes/App Store, whilst Google Play had only 23%


iPad3: Front: VGA Rear: 5 MP/1080 Video
Nexus 7: Front: 1.2MP Rear: None
Kindle Fire: Front: HD Camera Rear: None

When it comes to built-in cameras the iPad3 is head and shoulders above the competition. Featuring a VGA front camera and a 5 megapixel rear camera with the ability to take 1080p HD videos, the iPad3 is the clear choice for those concerned about photo quality

What's a megapixel?

A megapixel is a measurement of the number of pixels present in any given photo taken by a camera. One megapixel is one thousand pixels- the higher the number, the higher the quality of photo. An average digital camera is usually between 4-8 megapixels, so any phone or tablet camera over 4 megapixels will produce photos of roughly equal quality as a modern digital camera

Browser:

iPad3: Safari OS X, Webkit
Nexus 7: Google Chrome
Kindle Fire: Amazon Silk

Google Chrome is certainly the most popular of the three browsers on offer, with a 32% share of the browser market according to StatCounter. However, both SILK and Safari have unique features and benefits- this one is all down to personal preference.

Dimensions and Weight:

iPad3: 7.31" x 9.5" x 0.37" 23 ounces
Nexus 7: 7.8" x 4.72" x 0.41" 12 ounces
Kindle Fire: 7.5" x 4.7" x 0.45" 14.6 ounces

The winner here all depends on what you're looking for, be it screen size, portability, weight or how thin the tablet is. The iPad3 is the largest and heaviest, and also the thinnest. The lightest is Google's Nexus7 while the overall smallest is Amazon's Kindle Fire HD

Price:

iPad3: $499-$829
Nexus 7: $199,$249
Kindle Fire: $199,$249

The iPad3 is by the far the most expensive of the three tablets, with the lowest spec version costing double the highest spec versions of the Kindle Fire HD and the Nexus7. At the same time however, the iPad3 boasts a higher spec in nearly every category

Other Specs:

iPad3:
Cloud support: iCloud
GPS: 3G Models only
USB Connectivity:: None
Wi-Fi: Yes
Bluetooth: 4.0
NFC: No

Nexus 7:
Cloud support: Google Play cloud support
GPS: Yes
USB Connectivity: MicroUSB
Wi-Fi: Yes
Bluetooth: 4.0
NFC: Yes

Kindle Fire:
Cloud support: Google Play cloud support
GPS: No
USB Connectivity: MicroUSB
Wi-Fi: Yes
Bluetooth: No
NFC: No

Ultimately, it comes down to personal preference, choice and budget. With that said, each tablet is designed to serve a fundamentally different market.....

The Elitist
(iPad3)

The Elitist wants the most expensive option with the highest spec camera, biggest screen and the most recognizable brand name so everyone knows how it much it cost.

The Tech Freak
(Nexus7)

The Tech Freak likes the newest tech with the most powerful processors. He wants NFC and Bluetooth and always opts for the lightest option so he can have it with him at all times.

The Mom
(Kindle Fire HD)

The Mom isn't too bothered about the brand name she just wants something that works, keep the kids amused and is small enough to carry around with her. With the market growing every day and new contenders regularly bursting onto the scene, the competition for the tablet market is now fiercer than ever. Although we all love choice, consumers are finding themselves increasingly confused on the benefits of one particular tablet over another. iPad 3 Nexus7 Kindle Fire So to help you figure out which tablet is right for you, APCodes.com brings you the following infographic, comparing the top three tablets available on the current market. APCodes PRESENTED BY DISPLAY 7 inch LED backlit TruVivid Display 7 inch IPS Anti- Reflective LCD 9.7 inch LED backlit IPS Retina Display According to display testing firm DisplayMate, Amazon's Kindle Fire HD is good enough to challenge the Retina iPad's display and decisively beats Google's Nexus 7 PROCESSOR & RAM Platter A5X NVIDIA TEGRA 3 Apple A5X 1GB RAM NVIDIA Tegra 3 1GB RAM TI OMAP 4430 1GB RAM Although the Nexus7 fell behind in terms of display, it takes the edge when it comes to processing power. All have 1GB RAM, but where the Kindle Fire HD and iPad3 have 1.2GHZ and 1.0GHZ dual-core processors, the Nexus7 boasts a 1.3GHZ quad-core processor STORAGE 16GB/32GB/64GB models available 8GB/16GB 16GB/32GB models available models available The iPad wins its second round when it comes to storage, with different versions ranging up to 64GB. The Nexus7 has a maximum of 16GB and the Kindle Fire HD has a maximum of 32GB How much does 1GB hold? approx approx approx 120 pictures* 1.5 hours* 250 MP3* of video music files "Exact numbers depend on file size, file format and compression. Numbers used are examples of high quality files and formats OPERATING SYSTEM iOS iOS 6 Android Jelly Bean Android It's a matter of personal opinion and preference as to which operating system is superior, but we'd have to give the nod to Apple's iOS 6, which boats a higher level of security, less in the way of malware and improved application integration BATTERY LIFE 10 Hours 10 Hours 11 Hours Amazon's Kindle Fire HD gets its first clear victory when it comes to battery life. lasting a full hour longer (on average) than the iPad3 and Nexus7 MEDIA Google play amazon.com iTunes/App Store Google Play Amazon Appstore for Android, Kindle This one is again down to personal preference, but Apple's iTunes and App Store are certainly more popular. According to Flurry Analytics, in March 2012 the Amazon Appstore had 89% of sales compared to iTunes/App Store, whilst Google Play had only 23% CAMERA Front: 1.2MP Rear: None Front: VGA Front: HD Camera Rear: None Rear: 5 MP / 1080p video When it comes to built-in cameras the iPad3 is head and shoulders above the competition. Featuring a VGA front camera and a 5 megapixel rear camera with the ability to take 1080p the clear choice for those concerned about photo quality HD videos, the iPad3 What's a megapixel? A megapixel is a measurement of the number of pixels present in any given photo taken by a camera. One megapixel is one thousand pixels - the higher the number, the higher the quality of photo. An average digital camera is usually between 4-8 megapixels, so any phone or tablet camera over 4 mega pixels will produce photos of roughly equal quality as a modern digital camera BROWSER SILK by amazon Safari OS X, Webkit Google Chrome Amazon Silk Google Chrome is certainly the most popular of the three browsers on offer, with a 32% share of the browser market according to StatCounter. However, both SILK and Safari have unique features and benefits - this one is all down to personal preference. DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 7.5" x 4.7" x 0.45" 7.31" x 9.5" x 0.37" 23 ounces 7.8" x 4.72" x 0.41" 14.6 ounces 12 ounces The winner here all depends on what you're looking for; be it screen size, portability, weight or how thin the tablet is. The iPad3 is the largest and heaviest, and also the thinnest. The lightest is Google's Nexus7 while the overall smallest is Amazon's Kindle Fire HD PRICE 19}9}0 24 $499 - $829 $199, $249 $199, $249 The iPad3 is by far the most expensive of the three tablets, with the lowest spec version costing double the highest spec versions of the Kindle Fire HD and the Nexus7. At the same time however, the iPad3 boasts a higher spec in nearly every category OTHER SPECS iPad 3 Nexus 7 Kindle Fire Cloud support: iCloud Cloud support: Google Play cloud support Cloud support: Google Play cloud support GPS: GPS: GPS: 3G models only Yes No USB Connectivity: USB Connectivity: None USB Connectivity: MicroUSB MicroUSB Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi: Yes Wi-Fi: Yes Yes Bluetooth: Bluetooth: Bluetooth: 4.0 4.0 No NFC: NFC: NFC: No Yes No Ultimately, it comes down to personal preference, choice and budget. With that said, each tablet is designed to serve a fundamentally different market. THE ELITIST (iPad3) THE TECH FREAK THE MOM (Nexus7) (Kindle Fire HD) The Elitist wants the most expensive option with the highest spec camera, biggest screen and the most recognisable brand name so everyone knows how much it cost. The Mom isn't too bothered about the brand name she just wants something that works, keep the kids amused and is small enough to carry around with her The Tech Freak likes the newest tech with the most powerful processors. He wants NFC and Bluetooth and always opts for the lightest option so he can have it with him at all times. APCodes This infographic is brought to you by APCodes.com, the #1 source Amazon promo codes, coupons and sicounts. 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