Computerworld - Here's how the iPad Mini's announced tech specs stack up against popular 7-inch tablets from Google and Amazon. (Of course, while the specs are important, there's more to a tablet than a data sheet. Computerworld will have a hands-on review of the iPad Mini soon.)
| iPad mini | Google Nexus 7 | Kindle Fire HD | Kindle Fire HD 8.9" | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $329 to $659 | $199 to $249 | $199 to $264 | $299 to $614 |
| Screen size | 7.9 in. | 7 in. | 7 in. | 8.9 in. |
| Screen resolution | 1024 x 768 (163 ppi) | 1280 x 800 (216 ppi) | 1280 x 800 | 1920 x 1200 (254 ppi) |
| Internal storage | 16G, 32G or 64G | 8G or 16G | 16G or 32G | 16, 32G or 64G |
| OS | iOS 6 | Android 4.1 | Highly customized Android | Highly customized Android |
| Dimensions | 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.28 in. | 7.8 x 4.7 x 0.4 in. | 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.4 in | 9.4 x 6.4 x 0.35 in. |
| Weight | 10.9 oz. | 12 oz. | 13.9 oz. | 20 oz. |
| Internet | Dual-band Wi-Fi, multiple cell data types | Wi-Fi | Dual-band Wi-FI (exluding ad-hoc nd peer-to-peer), Bluetooth | Dual-band Wi-Fi, 4G LTE |
| Camera | 1.2MP 720p front; 5MP 1080p rear | 1.2MP front | Front-facing "HD" | Front-facing "HD" |
| Processor | Dual-core A5 | Quad-core 1.6GHz Tegra 3 | Dual-core 1.2GHz | Dual-core TI TI OMAP4470 1.3GHz+ |
| Connectors (all have audio jacks) | Apple Lightning | Micro-USB, NFC | Micro-USB, micro-HDMI for HD video output | Micro-USB, micro-HDMI for HD video output |
| Apps | iOS 6; includes Siri | Any for Android 4.1; includes Google Now | Amazon Store apps only | Amazon Store apps only |
Read more about Tablets in Computerworld's Tablets Topic Center.
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