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Tablet PC Comparison: Google Android Vs. Apple iOS

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Despite the fact that numerous manufacturers, utilizing a number of different operating systems, are now coming up with great and excellent choices for tablet computers, the main tablet pc comparison for many potential buyers still comes right down to the Apple iPad's iOS and the numerous Google Android tablets. Which of these systems will be the right one for you?

Tablet PC User Interface

Many experts tend to agree that Apple's iOS works extremely well as a tablet pc and smartphone operating system. Things function as you expect them to on the Apple iPad - especially if you have previously owned an iPhone or iPod Touch before. The user interface is certainly Apple iOS's greatest feature, something that hardly any other tablet computers operating system can live up to.

Applications For Tablet PCs

Next to that, Apple iOS users have got the huge and extensive app store. You can find more than 300,000 apps available for purchase and some can even be downloaded for free from the Apple App Store. Users are able to almost guarantee that whenever companies or individuals develop any new app, they will do it first for the Apple Store and then for the other markets. But this does not mean Apple offers the only popular app store - the Android Marketplace is rapidly catching up.

Android is equipped with a major feature to its advantage with regards to applications - it's far more open and receptive. The Apple App Store, on the other hand, regulates everything that goes into it. This would mean that certain developers may instead create apps for Android, where considerably more flexibility and creativity is encouraged. And do not overlook that Android now has more than 100,000 apps available to its tablet pc users, and pretty much all the applications most users will need to have.

Tablet PC Hardware

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There's one major difference between Apple iOS and Android. The former is restricted solely to the iPad, while the latter is available for manufacturers to use for free. This indicates that the iPad and iOS are generally not separable. There's far less selection when it comes to readily available models for consumers to purchase, as well as far fewer price options. However, the choices which are available are generally top quality. There is simply no doubt that the company responsible for both the hardware and also the software has done an excellent and wonderful job of integrating them together seamlessly and flawlessly.

Android, on the other hand, is being offered in the tablet pcs by a number of well known manufacturers. From Samsung to Motorola, consumers have a better and wider choice when selecting a tablet pc that matches their specific requirements and budget. This also suggests that you will need to be more careful in your selection of the ideal tablet pc. Some manufacturers have tweaked and customized Android to perform better with their hardware, however, some may perhaps not really work out as perfectly. There are some who may still possibly install Android based on older releases.

Which Tablet PC Should You Choose?

At this moment, the Apple iPad continues to be the most popular tablet pc available to purchase. However, others are rapidly gaining popularity worldwide. The open marketplace with more options and choices is definitely a good thing for shoppers, who now have got much more opportunities to acquire exactly what they are searching for in a tablet pc. Many still love the Apple iOS, especially if it is what they are already used to, however, it ultimately boils down to performing a proper tablet pc comparison yourself, by checking and testing them out, and selecting the one that you feel is the best for you.

Tablet PC Comparison Chart

Tablet PC Comparison	Dell Streak 7	Nook Tablet	Toshiba Thrive	Acer Iconia W500	Sony S Tablet	Kindle Fire	Motorola Xoom	Asus Eee Pad	Apple iPad 2	Samsung Galaxy Tab
Price Range (USD)	298 - 450	249	430 - 630	520	599	199	588 - 799	426 - 429	499 - 829	500 - 600
Release Year	2011	November 2011	2011	2011	August 2011	November 2011	2011	2011	2011	2011
Operating System	Android 2.2	Android 2.3	Android 3.1	Windows 7	Android 3.1	Android 2.3	Android 3.0	Android 3.0	iOS 4	Android 3.1
Size (inches)	7.87 by 4.72 by 0.49	8.1 by 5 by 0.48	10.75 by 0.62 by 6.97	7.48 by 10.83 by 0.63	9.5 by 6.8 by 0.3	7.5 by 4.7 by 0.45	9.8 by 6.6 by 0.5	10.7 by 7 by 0.5	9.5 by 7.31 by 0.34	0.3 by 6.9 by 10.1
Weight	1 lb / 0.45 kg	0.88 lb / 0.40 kg	1.6 lb / 0.73 kg	2.14 lb / 0.97 kg	1 lb / 0.453kg	0.9 lb / 0.413 kg	1.61 lb / 0.73 kg	2.8 lb / 1.27 kg	1.33 lb / 0.60 kg	1.2 lb / 0.54 kg
Display Size (inches)	7	7	10.1	10.1	9.4	7	10.1 HD screen	12	9.7	10.1
Screen Resolution	800 by 480	1024x600	1280 by 800	1024x768	1280 by 800	1024 by 600	1280 by 800	1280 by 800	1024 by 768	1280x800
Disk Size (GB)	16 (up to 32)	16	8, 16, 32	32	16, 32	8	32	16, 32	16, 32, 64	16, 32
CPU	Nvidia Tegra 2 Dual	TI OMAP 4 Dual Core	Nvidia Tegra 2 Dual	AMD C-50	Nvidia Tegra 2 Dual	TI OMAP 4 Dual Core	Nvidia Tegra 2 Dual	Nvidia Tegra 2 Dual	Apple A5	Nvidia Tegra 2 Dual
CPU Speed	1 GHz	1 GHz	1 GHz	1 GHz	1 GHz	1 GHz	1 GHz	1 GHz	1 GHz	1 GHz
Connectivity	WiFi / 4G & Bluetooth	WiFi	WiFi & Bluetooth	WiFi & Bluetooth	WiFi & Bluetooth	WiFi	WiFi/ 3G/ 4G & Bluetooth	WiFi & Bluetooth	Wi-Fi/ 3G & Bluetooth	WiFi & Bluetooth
Cameras	5 MP & 1 MP	None	5 MP & 2 MP	1.3 MP	5 MP & 0.3 MP	None	5 MP & 2 MP	5 MP & 1.3 MP	1MP & 0.3 MP	3 MP & 2 MP
Battery Life (using WiFi)	Not publicized	9 - 11.5 hours	7 hours	6 hours	8 hours	8 hours	10 hours	9 hours (16 docked)	10 hours	10 hours
Overall Ratings	3.4	3.4	4.8	4.3	3.7	4	4.3	3.9	4	4
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Tablet PC Reviews 2011	Dell Streak 7 Review	Nook Tablet Review	Toshiba Thrive Review	Acer Iconia W500 Review	Sony S Tablet Review	Kindle Fire Review	Motorola Xoom Review	Asus Eee Pad Review	Apple iPad 2 Review	Samsung Galaxy Tab Review

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