How does the iPad mini, Nexus 7, Kindle HD match up against each other?
Apple announced it's latest generation to the iPad family - the iPad mini - last month.
The iPad mini comes in two colors - black 7 slate and white & silver.
In addition to the iPad mini with Wi-Fi, Apple also introduced the device with Wi-Fi and cellular data.
According to Apple, the iPad mini "supports fast cellular networks around the world - including LTE networks." The iPad mini with cellular data will be available on at&t, Sprint, and Verizon's networks.
"When you decide to activate data service, you can choose the amount of data per month you want to buy - with no long-term contract," Apple said on its website. "So if you have a business trip or vacation approaching, just sign up for the month you'll be traveling and cancel when you get back."
The iPad mini weighs 0.68 pounds, is 7.78 inches tall and 5.3 inches wide. Like all other Apple products, the iPad mini can store up to 64GB of memory.
The iPad mini is 23 percent thinner and 53 percent lighter than the third generation iPad and features a 7.9-inch Multi-Touch display, FaceTime HD and iSight cameras, wireless performance. The iPad mini is expected to have 10 hours of battery life. It has a 1024X768 resolution and works on Apple's A5 processor.
The iPad mini costs - Wi-Fi: $329 (16GB), $429 (32GB) and $529 (64GB). Cellular: $459 (16GB), $559 (32GB), $659 (64GB).
Google released its Nexus 7 tablet in July and it is really a force to be reckoned with in the marketplace.
The Nexus 7 runs on Android's 4.1 operating system and has a 7-inch IPS, 1280X800 pixel display.
The tablet can store up to 16GB of memory and weighs 0.75 pounds.
According to Google, the Nexus 7 is "designed to go the distance." Users should expect "over 9 hours of HD video playback, 10 hours of web browsing or e-reading and up to 300 hours of stand-by time."
According to Consumer Reports Donna Tapellini, the Google Nexus 7 tablet challenges the iPad.
"With its bigger, excellent Retina display and a still-unmatched app store, the iPad still has the edge over the Nexus 7," Tapellini said. "But if you want a tablet in a smaller package for a lot less money, the Nexus 7 is worth thinking about."
While Consumer Reports has not tested the iPad mini, to date, Google Nexus 7 is "one of the best small tablets we've ever tested."
The Nexus 7 currently costs $199 for an 8GB model and $249 for a 16GB version - both versions are cheaper than Apple's lowest asking price.
Amazon introduced its Kindle Fire HD in September.
The tablet features a 1280x800 HD display is the "world's first tablet with dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi for 40 percent faster downloads and streaming compared to Apple's latest iPad."
According to Consumer Reports, the Kindle Fire HD's screen is among the easiest to read in bright light but still a little behind the third-generation iPad screen, which has the highest color accuracy that was measured on a tablet.
The Kindle has a high performance 1.2 Ghz dual-core processor with Imagination PowerVR 3D graphics core for fast and fluid performance.
Consumer Reports said that the Kindle Fire HD is among the best 7-inch tablets on the market. with its long battery life and reasonable price tag.
The Kindle Fire HD holds up to 32 GB of storage and costs $199 (16GB), $249 (32GB).
If you're opting to get the Kindle Fire HD, remember to get an all too important part - the charger. The tablet ships without a charger, which appears as a $9.99 optional extra on the ordering page or a $19.99 accessory when ordered separately. The iPad ships with its charger at no extra cost.
But even with its shortfalls, Consumer Reports said the Kindle Fire HD "shows every sign of being a very worthy tablet."
Amazon's device woks on a Custom Android OS operating system and is available in dark grey.
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