The saying goes... bigger is better but these days tablets
are being built in all shapes and sizes to please the consumer. The most
popular size in tablets these days are the 7" inch and 8" inch
tablets. So we got hands on the Nexus 7 and the iPad Mini to what's the fuss. I
know that having an iOS device and an Android device in the same article might
cost me my sanity afterwards with the horde of Apple supporters arguing their
points and the allegiance of Android supporters arguing theirs... So I have
broken this article in two to keep my safety.
iPad Mini
Hey, I flipped a coin to see which device went first folks;
so don't start the complaining just yet. The iPad mini is the latest addition
to Apple's line of products and it seem to be what most consumers were waiting
on. This device has a very impressive specification sheet and an 8" inch
display that is argued to be its weakest link. But, before I point out this
device strong points and short comings let me provide readers with a compound
version of the specification sheet.
Weight : 308 g (10.86 oz)
Display
: LED-backlit IPS LCD capacitive touch screen, 16M colors, 768 x 1024 pixels
(162 ppi pixel density), 7.9 inches.
Memory
Card slot : No
Internal
: 16/32/64 GB storage, 512 MB RAM
WLAN
: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth
: Yes, v4.0 with A2DP, EDR
Camera
: Primary - 5 MP, 2592x1944 pixels, 1080p@30fps, video stabilization,
autofocus, Secondary - 1.2 MP, 720p@30fps, face detection, Face Time over
Wi-Fi.
Operating
System (OS): iOS 6, upgradable to iOS 6.1.3
CPU
: Dual-core 1 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
: PowerVR SGX543MP2
Sensors
: Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass
Siri
natural language commands and dictation
After viewing an impressive specification sheet like that
you would be wowed until you notice... The display is not Retina Quality!!!
(Song of doom playing in the background.... Muhahahahha). Which leads me to the Pros and Cons section of
my article. This section is to highlight points that consumers may consider a joy or a pain to deal with.
Pros
- Battery Life ( 10 - 11 hours of heavy usage)
- Weight (It's incredibly light... any lighter and it would float off my desk when the wind blows).
- Build Quality (It feels sturdy enough to be used as surf board and still be functional).
- Access to Apple's highly successful App store.
Cons
- Lower resolution display than competitors.
- Price (It's an Apple product... enough said)
Final ThoughtsThis device is amazing when it comes to power and performance and there is no doubt about that. Apps (applications) load up instantly and navigating through the OS is smooth and quick without any lag. The rear camera is the best I have seen on a tablet to date the only component missing is a flash. The display may not be this best on the market but it isn't awful as some may paint it. For around $40,000 or $50,000 dollars you can get 16gb Wi-Fi only version locally brand new which is not bad compared to what large 10" inch tablets are being sold for locally. The iPad Mini is the only Apple Tablet I wish I owned personally because it just feel perfect in the palm of your hands... Please don't hurt me android users. The product mentioned in this article was provided courtesy of Royale Computers and Accessories telephone#: 906-1067, 906-1068, and 754-5048.
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