Apple iPad (32GB, AT&T, 3G) comparison

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Apple iPad (32GB, AT&T, 3G)

Apple iPad (32GB, AT&T, 3G)
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Google Nexus 7 (16GB)

Google Nexus 7 (16GB)
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Apple iPad (4th generation)

Apple iPad (4th generation)
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Google Nexus 10

Google Nexus 10
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Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9

Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9
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Price $598 to $1,364 at 2 stores $149 to $251 at 6 stores $499 to $503 at 3 stores $399 at 1 store $269 at 1 store
CNET editors' rating
4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
Editors' choice 4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
Editors' choice 4.5 stars Spectacular
    Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews 3.5 stars out of 66 reviews 3.5 stars out of 31 reviews 3.0 stars out of 19 reviews 2.5 stars out of 10 reviews
Release date April 03, 2010 November 13, 2012 September 11, 2012 October 25, 2012 September 05, 2012
The Bottom Line The Apple iPad is the first affordable tablet computer worth owning, but it won't (yet) replace your laptop. With its excellent design, useful software features, and low starting price, the Nexus 7 is the cheapest way to experience the best that the Android OS has to offer. The latest iPad adds several tweaks and improvements to secure its position at the top of the tablet heap. It's better all around, but third-gen owners need not apply. The Nexus 10's superior design and swift performance make it one of the best Android tablets to date. If you're looking for a pure media consumption experience, the Kindle Fire HD 8.9 delivers better than any tablet before it. People looking for something more utilitarian, however, will want to look elsewhere.

Basic specs

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RAM installed size Info unavailable 1 GB
Info unavailable 2 GB
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OS provided Apple iOS 4
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Apple iOS
Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
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Flash memory form factor Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Integrated
Integrated
Color support Info unavailable 24-bit
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Clock speed 1 GHz
1300 MHz
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Weight 1.6 lbs
12 oz
1.44 lbs
603 g
20 oz
Height 9.6 in
4.7 in
9.5 in
177.6 mm
9.4 in
Input device type Info unavailable Camera
Touch-screen
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Wireless connectivity IEEE 802.11n
IEEE 802.11b
Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11g
Bluetooth
NFC
Wi-Fi
IEEE 802.11n
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11g
Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth
NFC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
IEEE 802.11n
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11a
IEEE 802.11g
Built-in devices Info unavailable Display
Speakerphone
Touchscreen
Digital camera
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