Tablet computers, a technological breakthrough of the recent past, have firmly occupied a niche in the lives of modern Internet users. Having once experienced the feeling of the whole world in the palm of your hand, or rather, on the screen of a stylish and powerful tablet, you really don’t want to let go of this amazing gadget from your hands. Today, there is no longer any talk about the exclusivity of tablets - there is a choice for every taste and budget, however, when comparing good things with each other, it is not always easy to determine the best, although it is worth a try. So comparison and iPad is what we'll do first.
Apple iPad 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 2
The differences between the market flagships - Apple iPad 4 and Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 are noticeable at first glance. The touch display of the Apple iPad, as opposed to the Galaxy from Samsung, is distinguished by depth and amazingly accurate color reproduction, which is not surprising, because the pixel density of the Apple screen - 264 ppi - is exactly 2 times higher than that of Samsung.
Comparing the screen format with the iPad is not in anyone's favor: the classic 4:3 for the iPad and the predominant width for Samsung will each find their admirers. Both of them support Multitouch technology, both look quite bright, but still the quality of drawing and natural 3D effects of the iPad seriously add to the advantages of the Apple model.
The flagship from a Korean company
In terms of performance, if we take tablets equipped with dual-core processors with a frequency of 1.5 GHz with some differences in architecture, and the same amount of built-in memory, there is no clear leader, and it will not be possible to determine it, since there are no identical applications for the Android and Apple IOS platforms exists.
In terms of weight, the iPad turned out to be slightly heavier than the Samsung Galaxy Tab, if the extra 100 grams have any significance when choosing.
In terms of network communication capabilities, if you compare Apple and Samsung tablets, they are approximately comparable for both models: Bluetooth version 3.0 for the Galaxy versus 4.0 for Apple, built-in 3G and 4G modems, Wi-Fi, 802.11 standard for each.
Battery capacity - 6100 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy versus 10 hours for the iPad - is a more significant indicator.
The Galaxy has 2 built-in cameras of 2 and 3 megapixels, while the Apple tablet has only one, but more powerful - 5 megapixels, plus equipped with additional functionality.
Comparisons between Apple and Samsung tablets are often made based on the type of operating system. Comparing Apple systems against Android, we note that each of them is quite good and can satisfy any user’s needs, thanks to the widest selection of applications. Both systems receive regular updates and maintain a high level of security, but there are still some differences: Android applications are written in Java and are portable between different mobile systems, while Apple creates everything only for its unique platform.
It’s unlikely that anyone can objectively determine which is better—Apple or Android—and personal preferences are still not an indicator. For example, some may be confused by the lack of Flash support for IOS or the smaller range of games for Android as opposed to Apple.
Apple or Asus tablet?
Let's move on to the review of the next pair: the Apple iPad 4 and the Asus TF600T, which is comparable in power. Here the differences are more significant: the model from Asus is successfully complemented by a real plug-in keyboard.
This is a significant plus for those whose activities involve typing large amounts of text. Indeed, using a virtual keyboard for this is not convenient. And in fact, the one under consideration is not a tablet in its pure form; the manufacturer positions the model as a transformable mini-computer, the screen of which can be used both as a tablet and as a netbook display if connected to a keyboard.
However, should you consider a tablet with a separate keyboard as an option if you don’t want to carry around extra weight and typing is not part of your plans?
Comparing the screens of these models, we note that Asus, like the Samsung Galaxy Tab, has a pixel density that is half that of Apple, so in terms of visual perception, other things being equal, the iPad again wins.
Speaking about the capabilities of network communications, it is worth noting that Asus is not equipped with a built-in 3G-4G modem, but allows you to connect it separately thanks to the presence of a USB port.
Battery usage. The power of the built-in Asus battery is enough for 8 hours of operation without recharging, but there is an additional bonus here - the connected keyboard also serves as a docking station, allowing the tablet to work for as long as 15 hours in a row! Let us remind you that the Apple iPad 4 is capable of a maximum of ten.
Equipped with two high-resolution cameras (up to 8 megapixels) with additional capabilities to improve the quality of photography.
The operating system that comes with Asus is Windows RT. Although the Windows platform is more familiar to users, in the mobile version it is significantly inferior to iOS: both in terms of convenience, and in terms of security, and in terms of the selection of mobile applications. It is hoped that with the appearance of Windows 8 on the market, the situation, although not immediately, will change for the better.
Asus TF600T or Samsung Galaxy Tab 2
Finally, let's compare these 2 models. If we do not take into account the additional Asus keyboard, but compare only tablet devices, we get the following. The quality and resolution of the touch screen of both models will be much closer in properties than in comparison with the iPad.
It makes no sense to compare the battery life of these models - as we found out, Samsung has the shortest, and Asus has the longest of all three.
Both the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 and the Asus TF600T are equipped with two cameras, but according to the specifications, the Asus will have higher quality photography capabilities.
As for operating systems - Android vs Windows RT, so far Android has the advantage. However, due to the very recent release of Windows 8, let's give it a chance to catch up - it is possible that this mobile platform will be successful.
Coming to the end of the review, let us note another detail that they are distinguished by the possibility of deep and clear sound reproduction. But its transmission capabilities are limited by headphones. The ones included in the package are very modest in this regard, so real sound connoisseurs purchase separately expensive, stylish Monster iBeats for Android & Apple headphones that can convey sound perfectly.
To summarize, we note that among the models considered, there is no one that would be better than the others in everything. Each of these tablets was created for its own range of tasks and has already found admirers among new users.
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