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- fadein110
"There's no shortage of smaller-screened tablets in the market, but the most talked-about are arguably the Nexus 7 and the iPad mini. Since we've already compared the new Nexus 7 to its older counterpart, let's see how it holds up against its iOS competitor. The iPad mini starts at $329 for the 16GB WiFi version, a hundred dollars more than the Nexus; the 32GB WiFi is $429, a difference of $160; and the 32GB LTE option costs $559, $210 more than Google's equivalent. Granted, the iPad mini's display is an inch larger than the N7, which might affect the cost of the tablet. That said, how else does it compare?
Naturally, the decision between iOS and Android plays a huge role in the decision-making process, and you'll want to weigh the two platforms very carefully. Diehard iOS users, for instance, would likely find it difficult to switch to Google's mobile OS because they'd have a lower number of dedicated tablet apps to choose from; heck, most Android smartphone users probably have the same complaint. This is a problem the iPad mini simply doesn't have, which may inherently give Apple a leg up, higher prices or not; it also gets brownie points for having a better battery.
Looking strictly from a budget and spec standpoint, however, the $229 Nexus 7 offers an insane amount of value that bests the iPad mini. The display is the best we've seen on a small tablet, the stereo speakers offer amazingly loud audio, the performance stands up to gaming and other intensive tasks, and you get NFC, wireless charging and enough cellular radios to make it compatible with three of the big four US carriers. If ecosystem doesn't play a large factor in your decision, we heartily recommend the new Nexus 7."
- fooler0
Which one did you buy? ipad mini retina display
Are you happy with your purchase? Yes
do you wish you've gone the other way? No
- monoblanco0
monNom now has me looking at Cintiq.
And I like what I'm seeing.
- caseyz0
I Have a 1st gen Nexus 7, Love it. I have a iphone 4s Love it as well. The only down-side to the Nexus is about 1-2hr less battery life compared to the ipad mini (your results may vary).
I've used most of the 7-10 inch mainstream tablets (Nexus, Samsung, Ipad, Kindle, not windows)
If I had to purchase a new tablet I'd go ipad mini retina or Nexus 7. 10in tablets have always been a bit cumbersome for me. The Kindle fire is just too far removed an only useful if you are a big amazon fan.
- Nexus 7 battery life is mainly due to a much brighter screen than the iPad - you can reduce the brightness.fadein11
- Hombre_Lobo0
I got an ipad 2 back when it was fairly new. I wanted to go android more than IOS for the openness and customisation. But at that time i think it was fair to say android wasnt on par with IOS,
But now its a different story. Android is a lot more responsive and mature. I have an android phone and would happily have that on a tablet, i think i would actually prefer to IOS.
One thing i despise about IOS is how you are encouraged to upgrade your IOS version, but cannot downgrade it after doing so. usually i think forced updates are good, but its known problem that this can make older devices completely unusable.
I know 2 people with iphone 4's who updated to IOS 7 and the phone is practically unusable. it runs like a first gen cheapo android. laggy as hell. And apple being apple, there is no way you can un-do this. my mate at work has been in touch with them and they cant do anything.
If its jailbroken however (and only if you save your SHSH blobs when on older versions) you can downgrade (but its still a huge ball ache of dodging apple barriers). You bought the device you should be able to do what you like. This is why apple were denied by in court to deem jailbreaking a felony. (clearly this doesnt dent their sales, so they dont care and is not likely to be applicable to most users)
Thats one thing i like about android. Put what you like on it. If they update the Os and you dont like it, just flash the old or a different OS. Once set up you dont even need a pc. You can download an os and install it from your phone.
This complete lock down of devices is why I wouldnt bother with IOS again. Another bonus is not being tied to itunes.
But its more a question of ecosystem. Think about what apps you will use and what interface you prefer. All the apps i use regularly are on both android and IOS.
IOS is still obviously great and i love my ipad. but its running IOS 5. I dont want to update to IOS 7, partly because I worry my eyes will resent me so much for it they will kill temselves. But more so because i expect it to run like utter shite.
One thing Ive noticed from QBN is that i think IOS has much more support for music making apps and mixers/device connectivity. but im not sure.
- TLDR:android is now on par. i prefer its openness. i like nachos.Hombre_Lobo
- shaft0
^ I have iPhone 4 with iOS 7.1 beta 1 and it's just as usable as the last iOS 6 was, i.e. not a speed demon. Beta 2 was just released today, supposedly even faster.
- "not a speed demon" but not too dramatic either.shaft
- I mean, pretty usable :)shaft
- beta?monospaced
