iPad and Nexus 7 – Tablets Compete in the Technology World Computer tablets is the latest trend in these times of technological innovation. Apple’s iPad has created a revolution in the technology world and Nexus 7 comes in tough competition in the tablet market. Both the gadgets are different and has it. Apple's iPad is the most appreciated tablet and ranks number one among all computer tablets. It was first launched in 2010 and 53.2 million users are enjoying the benefits of the iPad by the year 2012. The iPad has dominated the tablet world and reins as the king of tablets. Users have their own preferences for performing different tasks on the iPad, reading being the favourite one of all different activities. iPad lovers keep themselves updated on the latest iPad apps that can provide more entertainment and make life easy at work. Many iPad App development companies have flourished in the last 3 years, owing to the rapid increase in the popularity of iPad. It has a large market within the U.S. itself with more male users as compared to females. Some of the popular activites users enjoy performing on their iPads are – reading, internet surfing, check email, social networking, gaming, camera and videos. Looking at Nexus 7, it is Google's tablet with different design and features. iPad and Nexus 7 are two different tablets that cannot be compared. They are quite different in many ways, yet it tries to capture the tablet market. Let's take a closer look at their points of difference 1) Design: The iPad has a much impressive design than Nexus 7. The iPad has a anodised aluminium cover with a smooth back, while the Nexus gives the feel of leather with a backcover filled with tiny spots. Nexus 7 is available in black, brown, and white colors. Definitely, the iPad looks and feels more royal than Nexus 7. Nexus 7 is a bit smaller than the iPad so, it is easy to use. 2) Memory: Both the devices do not support any memory card slots. Nexus has an internal memory of 8GB of 16GB while the iPad has an internal memory of 16/32/64 GB. 3) Screen Size: With a 7 inch screen size, the Nexux 7 provides a satisfactory view of documents and images. But it definitely cannot match the 9.7 inch screen of the iPad. iPad has 2,048 x 1536 pixels giving a perfect screen resolution. The new retina dispaly available on the new iPad has no compare. The iPad delivers a rich user-experience with increased comfort in reading and checking mail. It provides sharper and richer images giving lesser strain to the human eyes. 4) Mobility factor: As far as the weight is concerned, the iPad is heavier than the Nexus 7. Nexus 7 is a comfortable thing to carry wherever you go and it can be a handy tool to grace the business meetings. iPad is a trendy and stylish gadget, provides the best reading experience but may not be quite friendly as far as the portability is concerned. It needs the support of two hands to be held comfortably. The iPad and Nexus 7 have their own set of pros and cons. According to the need and requirement of the situation, one of both the tablets may be preferred. Nexus 7 is a much cheaper tablet than
the iPad. An iPad is an object of luxury while Nexus 7 becomes an object of necessity. Owing an iPad is a status symbol as it is associated with the Apple brand. Softweb Solutions is a leading iPad Application Development Company. We have a team of leading iPad developers who can design Custom iPad Application Development according to the requirement of your business. For more information on iPad Application Development, contact us at info@softwebsolutions.com