Tablet Wars: Kindle Fire Tablet vs. iPad Apple released the first iPad in 2010. The first Kindle Fire was released in 2011. In a few short years tablets have exploded on the market. The Kindle and Apple brand tablets now have several iterations alone; add to it the numerous other brands. In the US alone, tablet owners have grown from 20% in 2011 to 65% in 2014. Tablet usage has grown faster than computer and laptop usage. The small, handheld computer the world calls a tablet is ever popular. In this article we will review two of the top brands as we go head to head with Kindle Fire Tablet vs. iPad.
Kindle Fire HD 10 Tablet 10”
HD display; 149 ppi / 1280 x
Wide screen viewing at any
800 angle Versatile storage: 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB; add microSD card for up to 200GB of storage Free, unlimited cloud storage Black, white or silver aluminum Dolby Atmos dual stereo speakers and built-in microphone
Quad core processor to 1.5GHz Rear facing 5MP camera and front facing 720p HD camera Amazon Underground app store Up to 8 hours of use on a single charge Amazon Prime members can download select movies and TV episodes for free Dual-band Wi-Fi: a/b/g/n/ac Weight: 15.2 ounces Price: $274.99 (32GB)
iPad Pro 9.7”
Retina display; 264ppi / 2048×1536 Color space equivalent to digital cinema True Tone display adapts color and intensity according to the light at the present location Versatile storage: 32GB, 128GB or 256GB Silver, gold, gray, or rose 4 speaker audio system 64-bit A9X chip; 1.8 times faster M9 coprocessor Rear facing 5MP camera and front facing 12MP iSight camera
Up to 10 hours of use on a single charge Wi-Fi connectivity; supports 23 LTE bands Unlocked; add a SIM card for connectivity in other regions around the world Touch ID Weight: 0.96 lbs. Price: $599 (32GB)
Fire HD 10 Tablet Overview The Amazon Kindle Fire was a big hit when it made the tablet scene. Having to compete with Apple was not an easy job, but it seems to have put out a comparable product. Some of the great features are Dolby sound; optimized for videos and gaming; extras for Amazon Prime members; and Whispersync will sync information across all devices.
iPad Pro Overview Apple has outdone itself with the iPad Pro; but I am sure it is not the last we hear from Apple on tablets. Technology moves fast and Apple has been a leader for a long time. Releasing cutting edge products has always been Apple’s “MO”. This tablet offers superior resolution and color display, surpassed by none; it will bring any movies and pictures to life. The 4-speaker sound also is a great feature providing surround sound from a small instrument. Another great feature is the Touch ID; unlock your screen with the touch of your finger – no passwords to remember. iPad could almost shout “go big or go home”, except for its big price tag; the base model starts at $599 and goes up to $929.
Bottom Line The similarities of these two tablets are few: similar sized screen; front and rear facing cameras, and Wi-Fi capability. From www.vsguides.com, the features start to take courses that lead away from each other. The iPad has superior display, processor, speakers, Wi-Fi, cameras, storage space and Touch ID. In addition, the iPad can utilize Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop for much more powerful software and is most likely more compatible with your office software. As the name suggests, this is really a tablet for a professional.