People have been looking for a product that could oust the iPad 2 out of its throne. Many companies have tried but were all in vain. The Galaxy Tab has superior specs but contains hardware problems that turned off consumers. Motorola's Droid tablets are fast but bulky. Blackberry's PlayBook has a crappy user interface and lack some apps. Not one of these products were able to drive users away from Apple's popular tablet. That is, until Amazon came into the picture.
Amazon's Kindle is the best choice for e-readers. Somehow, the retail giant managed to convince Kindle users to shift into a more advanced device like a tablet. And so, prior to its release, the Kindle Fire already has that many followers. But it did not only attract e-reader enthusiasts but also people who are looking for their first ever tablet.
Price
The Kindle Fire's main attraction is its price. At $199, it is the cheapest tablet that comes from a respectable company such as Amazon. The cheapest iPad 2, in contrast, is $500. That is a $300 difference for a tablet that can mostly offer what the iPad 2 can. Actually, people were buying two Kindle Fire units at once on stores. This means that your $500 would be enjoyed by you and any loved one that will receive the Kindle Fire as a gift from you.
Processor
Although cheap, the Kindle Fire does not lack in firepower. It runs on a 1 GHz processor and 512 MB of RAM. This equates to fast user interface as well as support for better games. The more expensive iPad 2 runs on the same processor clock speed and RAM.
Display
The verdict as to which display is better will differ from person to person. The Kindle Fire's 7-inch screen is smaller than the iPad 2 (9.7 inches). However, the Fire's display contains more resolution than the iPad 2. Pictures look brighter and smoother when viewed on the Kindle Fire although the difference with the iPad 2 is subtle. Nevertheless, it is still better to watch movies on a larger screen so the iPad 2 wins in this area.
Web Browser
Kindle Fire's web browser is one of the most talked about feature before its released. The browser, named Silk, is able to provide faster browsing speeds because of its integration with Amazon's cloud server. Basically, the processing of web pages is split between the Kindle Fire's processor and the Cloud server. The browser was met with criticisms because users fear about their security. Amazon confirms that the data of users are secured and safe. In the Kindle Fire vs iPad battle of browsers, the former clear wins.
Operating System and Apps
The iOS 5 is one of the best OS to ever grace any mobile device. The Kindle Fire is easily outmatched by the iPad in this regard. The Fire runs on a heavily modified Android Gingerbread OS but is still not enough to be at par with iOS. The number of apps for the iPad 2 is also greater than those for the Kindle Fire.
Conclusion
So which is the better tablet between the two? The Fire's price tag is really enticing as well as its unique web browser. The iPad 2 meanwhile remains to have the better OS and supports more apps. But if we will weigh which one is the better tablet then it would still be the iPad 2. The best tablet is the one that gives users the best experience and the iOS 5 and its apps are enough to bring that.
Olan Dantes is a writer for Tech-Vs-Tech, a blog that reviews all the latest gadgets by clashing them with one another. Making comparisons are effective in determining which product is best for a consumer like you. Read more comparisons like the one above by visiting the blog now.
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