Top 5 competitor’s iPad mini with a 7-inch screen

Not so long ago in the press circulated rumors of the impending dispatch journalists invited to the presentation of a new tablet computer iPad mini 10 October. Since this has not happened, Sources said a new date for the event - 23 October, just days before an important event - the official release of Windows 8 tablets and Microsoft Surface.

While analysts are speculating on the venue for the presentation of "mini-iPad", publication CNet prepared an overview of the five main contenders coming device. Competitors have much to offer to the user: they boast an affordable price, high functionality and a variety of interfaces. Everyone has their own advantages, and Apple will have to make every effort to buyers went to the store just for iPad mini.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0): Samsung introduced the Galaxy Tab 2 in early February. This is the most expensive plate of the models - $ 249. It is based on the 2-core processor with 1 GHz. Specifications include 1 GB of RAM and a 7-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 1024 × 600 pixels. On the back panel there are 3-megapixel camera, and on the front side - VGA-lens for video calling. The device can record video with a resolution of 1080p, has a slot for microSD and SIM-card for calls and Internet access.

Amazon Kindle Fire (2012): The updated tablet, first released in 2011, is worth $ 159 and has a 2-core processor and 1 GB of memory, which is two times more than in the first version. Observers believe that the functionality is significantly inferior to the other models, but the low price makes it quite popular.

Barnes & Noble Nook HD: The device will go on sale in late October, but the journalists, who are already acquainted with him, praise Nook HD for design, light weight, screen resolution of 1140 x 900 pixels and the fastest processor out of all available now in a 7-inch tablet - 1.3 GHz OMAP 4470. The device will cost $ 199, but if you want you can buy a 9-inch version for $ 269.

Amazon Kindle Fire HD:  In early September, Amazon announced a new generation of tablet Kindle Fire, functioning on the basis of Android. The novelty has a 7-inch screen with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, resulting in a density of 216 pixels per inch. Models have Bluetooth and front camera, video recording quality 720p. Devices price of $ 199.

Google Nexus 7: According to the publication, the best of 7-inch tablets. Powered by the latest version of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. And he is the main competitor of iPad mini. With user-friendly design and high-performance Nexus 7 costs $ 199. CPU - 4-core Tegra 3, RAM - 1 GB of internal memory for storage - 8 GB and 16 GB.

Amazon Kindle has Paperwhite, the eReader brighter than ever!

Today's event in Santa Monica, Amazon has introduced its new line of Kindle eReaders and tablets. The first product was the terminus on the stage next to CEO Jeff Bezos was the Kindle Paperwhite, a new eReader that brings new "light" to the popular range of devices offered by the company. The recipe for success lies in the e-ink display with 1024 × 768 pixels and 6-inch capacitive touch-sensitive, with sharper contrasts but a minimum energy consumption. The brightness of the screen but does not tire of reading, as opposed to normal LCD, thanks to a patented technology from Amazon and implemented on the top layer of the screen. To improve the sharpness of the characters, the pixel density is finally been increased by 62% from 160 to 212 ppi.

 

A perfect compromise for reading books in version digital , which will also be the possible problems with the length of battery: Amazon's engineers have managed to reduce consumption to a minimum and to ensure a range of no less than 8 weeks ! Inside the Kindle Paperwhite find all the services offered by Amazon for the purchase and reading millions of ebooks: new controls allow adjustment percentage from the brightness of the display, while at the bottom we have added a useful countdown timer that accumulates time necessary to finish the books.

 

The new form factor makes some changes to preserve the possibility to handle solid thanks to its small size (9.1 mm thick) and the minimum weight (212 g). The body of the device assumes a dark gray color while the Home button is removed, while the power button and the mini USB port are on the bottom of the device.

 

Prices and availability dates communicated by Amazon during the event pertaining exclusively to the U.S. market: the Kindle Paperwhite can be ordered from today at a price of $ 119 version only Wi-Fi and $ 179 with "Free 3G" free over 100 countries, pending shipments that will begin on October 1.

 

Amazon also is introducing a new and improved version of the classic Kindle , available for $ 69 from September 14 in the U.S.. The improvements are limited to the software department and include new fonts, text sharper and page scrolling speed increased by 15%.

Tablet Amazon Kindle Fire chamber 2 will be thinner and lighter than its predecessor

Competition in the segment 7-inch tablet PC is exacerbated, and Amazon is unlikely to refrain from updating Kindle Fire after the release of Google Nexus 7. According to the portal AllThingsDigital, the novelty will be improved compared to its predecessor while maintaining the same size.

 

Second-generation Kindle Fire becomes thinner and easier to get built-in camera and screen resolution will increase from 600 to 1024 x 1280 x 800 pixels. The density of pixels in Kindle Fire 2 will be 29% higher and will amount to 216 dpi. It is assumed that the processor and graphics subsystem will become more productive.

Resolution 1280 x 800 pixels found in a 7-inch plate quite often. That this resolution LCD panel has a Google Nexus 7. Note that the change affects the screen, and other important characteristics of the display - the aspect ratio. According to sources, Amazon has encouraged software developers to adapt the software to a new screen.

Announcement of the new version of Kindle Fire, according to insiders, is scheduled for the end of the third quarter of this year. In this case, the device will have time to grab a part of the season «back-to-school», and the perfect beginning to prepare for the Christmas sales.