How Apple’s iPad Mini compares with rivals
















The iPad Mini is just one of several tablets of its size. Here’s a look at how the Mini compares with other tablets with comparable screens.


Apple Inc.’s iPad Mini













— Price: $ 329 for base model with Wi-Fi only and 16 gigabytes of storage, $ 429 with 32 GB, $ 529 with 64 GB. Add $ 130 for versions with cellular capability.


Screen size: 7.9 inches diagonally


Screen resolution: 1024 by 768 pixels


— Weight: 0.68 pound (0.69 pound for cellular versions)


— Cameras: 5-megapixel camera on back and a low-resolution camera on front, for videoconferencing


— Battery life: 10 hours


— Operating system: Apple‘s iOS


Pros: Unmatched access to third-party applications, high-quality Apple software and the iTunes store. High-resolution screen. Available with access to fast 4G wireless broadband networks, starting at $ 459. Larger-screen version available.


Cons: Data storage cannot be expanded with memory cards.


Barnes & Noble Inc.‘s Nook HD


— Price: $ 199 with 8 gigabytes of storage, $ 229 with 16 GB


— Screen size: 7 inches diagonally


— Screen resolution: 1440 by 900 pixels


— Weight: 0.69 pound


— Cameras: None


— Battery life: Up to 10.5 hours of reading and up to 9 hours of video


— Operating system: Modified version of Google‘s Android


Pros: Expandable with microSD card. High-definition screen. Larger-screen version available.


Cons: Selection of third-party applications is small. Lacks cameras and option for cellular broadband.


Amazon.com Inc.‘s Kindle Fire HD.


— Price: $ 199 with 16 gigabytes of storage, $ 249 with 32 GB


— Screen size: 7 inches diagonally


— Screen resolution: 1280 by 800 pixels


— Weight: 0.87 pound.


— Cameras: Front-facing camera.


— Battery life: 11 hours.


— Operating system: Modified version of Google’s Android


Pros: Cheap and portable. Convenient access to Amazon store. High-definition screen. Dolby audio. Larger-screen version coming Nov. 20, including option for cellular broadband.


Cons: Small selection of third-party applications available from Amazon. No rear camera for taking video and photos. Data storage cannot be expanded with memory cards.


Amazon.com Inc.’s regular Kindle Fire:


— Price: $ 159 with 8 gigabytes of storage


— Screen size: 7 inches diagonally


— Screen resolution: 1024 by 600 pixels


— Weight: 0.88 pounds


— Cameras: none


— Battery life: 8.5 hours.


— Operating system: Modified version of Google’s Android


Pros: Cheap and portable. Convenient access to Amazon store.


Cons: No-frills tablet lacks camera and microphone. Small selection of third-party applications available from Amazon. Data storage cannot be expanded with memory cards. No option for cellular wireless broadband.


Google Inc.’s Nexus 7


— Price: $ 199 with 16 gigabytes of storage, $ 249 with 32 GB. Add $ 50 for 32 GB model with cellular capability (available Nov. 13).


— Screen size: 7 inches diagonally


— Screen resolution: 1280 x 800 pixels


— Weight: 0.75 pounds


— Cameras: Front-facing, 1.2 megapixel camera


— Battery life: 8 hours


— Operating system: Google’s Android


Pros: Access to a variety of games, utilities and other software for Android devices, though not as extensive as apps available for iPad. Option for cellular wireless broadband.


Cons: Integrates with Google Play store, which is still new and isn’t as robust as Apple or Amazon’s stores. Data storage cannot be expanded with memory cards.


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