fluffydelusions
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What do you guys think is the best of the bunch in this size range?
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So in your opinion...Nexus 7, iPad mini, or Kindle HD?
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The iPad Mini doesn't come out until tomorrow right? I don't see how anyone could say it's the best at this point.
whats there to find out about tomorrow? but its like comparing a BMW to a Ford Fusion... its almost twice the price.
and the kindle HD in the conversation is cute for the Kindle HD, the only single reason for that over the nexus 7 would be if every moment you use your tablet you use it on amazon instant streaming .
HamPster PamPster
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Is Amazon video on all three at this point?
On the contrary if you want Books, Music and Movies you probably aren't shopping the Play Store.
Not on Android and you can't buy on iOS.
BertramCooper
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ComputerMKII
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Nexus 7
with its crappy resolution and weaker specs?
sixteen-bit
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I have an iPad mini. It's called iPhone :smug:
The Nexus 7 is the best bang for the buck, hands down. Unless you're already invested in the Apple ecosystem, I see the iPad Mini has overpriced and already begging for a spec/feature bump at that price.
The Fire HD is a easy pick for third place, but it's not terrible if you're a big time consumer of Amazon Instant Video services. It's locked down pretty hard though, and I'd miss all of the extra features the N7 provides while offering a more smooth performance.
So yeah...
1. Nexus 7
2. iPad Mini (unless you're an Apple guy, then just pay the premium for it)
3. Fire HD
The Fire HD is a easy pick for third place, but it's not terrible if you're a big time consumer of Amazon Instant Video services. It's locked down pretty hard though, and I'd miss all of the extra features the N7 provides while offering a more smooth performance.
So yeah...
1. Nexus 7
2. iPad Mini (unless you're an Apple guy, then just pay the premium for it)
3. Fire HD
MWS Natural
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In what way is the iPad mini better?
I got some hands on with the iPad Mini today. Incredibly well built, amazing to hold and use. IF you have an iPad, you know what to expect, but on a device which is smaller.
I've also used a Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire HD. I'd personally say the Nexus 7 is the better of the latter two.
But the Kindle Fire HD is a pretty cool device, I think it's going to be the one of those three that doesn't really get a look in, just because of the timing of it's launch here in the UK. But it's still impressive and I think it does what it does the best of the three. Let you consume media. The speakers are pretty solid for something so small.
I've also used a Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire HD. I'd personally say the Nexus 7 is the better of the latter two.
But the Kindle Fire HD is a pretty cool device, I think it's going to be the one of those three that doesn't really get a look in, just because of the timing of it's launch here in the UK. But it's still impressive and I think it does what it does the best of the three. Let you consume media. The speakers are pretty solid for something so small.
Tears For Fears
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Do you like being robbed blind? If so, Ipad mini. If you want a good packaged deal Nexus 7.
Wait, what? The Play Store is fine for any of those things. I'd prefer buying on Kindle for books, but for music and movies the Play Store is fine (especially for music).
ComputerMKII
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BrokenFiction
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Not even through the Chrome Browser on the Nexus 7?
By those standards Amazon is fine for apps.
Requires flash which is not really supported on Android anymore.
Wafflecakes
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Nexus 7 of those.
I am partial to the Nook HD myself though. Dat screen.....easily the best screen of all small size tablets.
I am partial to the Nook HD myself though. Dat screen.....easily the best screen of all small size tablets.
ComputerMKII
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*failed post, feel free to delete*
The apps already exist. The big advantage the iPad mini has over the other tablets is the app ecosystem. You don't even need to touch the device to know that.
A decent pick for hardware but the rest of it hasn't caught up.
There's also the Kobo Arc which is like the Nexus 7, has full Play Store access and a faster OMAP 4470 processor for the same price.
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Opus Angelorum
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If the ecosystem is vital iPad Mini, otherwise the Nexus 7. The Kindle Fire shouldn't even be an option.
Wafflecakes
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Worst screen resolution. Its a joke really.
Paying more for shittier quality. Its the apple way.
I am a resolution whore....and that screen is godly. I can't help myself.
Kindle fire is an option because it has Amazons shows and movies. I agree that it would clearly come in 3rd between these three tablets, but I dont agree that it doesn't compare. Depending on what you want to use your tablet for, the Amazon tablets are great value for the price. It just happens to be a tough sale versus the Nexus 7.
i'm assuming you don't read the news.
BertramCooper
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Except that it's apparently a bit annoying to hold, even though Apple's software supposedly cancels out incidental gripping on the sides.
It needs a bigger bezel, actually, but it's already pushing the limits of the term "mini."
Play Store looks fine to me for video, and Android and iOS both have Kindle apps. Apple is probably always going to have the leg up on music selection, but I don't think that's most people's primary use for tablets anyway.
Interesting, that didn't even cross my mind. It looks so good like that though!
There seems to be differing opinions on that where some reviewers claim it really no issue at all. I'll have to check one out this weekend and see, my hands are pretty big though so I don't see it being a problem.
Opus Angelorum
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The Verge said:
This and the screen resolution was the two issues Josh had with the Mini.
If you have to write software to 'ignore the fingers on the screen' then it probably needs more bezel to remedy that IMO. I can understand why they didn't, its already fairly large for a 'small' tablet, but still.
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