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.

The proprietor of the eyes with posters MacBook Pro sues Apple

Only Apple has solved problems with the Swiss railway clock because of the design of "OSes" for the iPad, as the country of chocolate heard new complaints. Swiss photographer sued the American corporation, accusing it of illegally using the image in the eyes of advertising 15-inch MacBook Pro with the display Retina.

According to Sabine Lyuvald, she signed with Apple agreement that photo of her eyes, called "Eye Closeup"allowed to be used only as a layout. Typically these images are distributed in low resolution and are protected from use in advertising or for any publicity watermark. That is of no commercial application photos speech was not. Apple is actively using the eye icon in the advertising laptops, including the company's official website.

Now picture a court requires Apple award, were not disclosed. By the way, the California giant has removed the photo from the ill-fated advertising. Are now on display the next generation MacBook Pro flaunt zebras, birds, surfers and the other eye, the holders of which, apparently, no claims against the company.