iPad Mini or Kindle Fire???

KyBunnies · 08-31-2013, 12:11 AM

I am debating between the two. I do not know which one I want. Any advice or should I just get one of each?

Mivo · 08-31-2013, 06:01 AM

I think the current iPad mini is a bad deal. If you want an iPad, I'd definitely wait for the next models that should come out later in the year. Better alternatives would be the 8" Galaxy Tab or the 7" Nexus 7 (2013 version). The latter gives you by far the best performance and specs for the money. I don't know enough about the Fire to really comment on it, but Amazon will also announce new models soon.

m00min · 08-31-2013, 06:14 AM

I'd say look at what apps / capabilities you want to run and choose a device based on platform rather than manufacturer.

Dr. Drib · 08-31-2013, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by KyBunnies

I am debating between the two. I do not know which one I want. Any advice or should I just get one of each?

You're going to have to be a little more helpful than that if you want informed advice.

Tell us (for example) what you may or may not find attractive about each device.

And why only those two?

Don

KyBunnies · 08-31-2013, 11:24 AM

I want a device that will be able to hold and read with but also something I can surf the web, check email, maybe complete some work on while out at appointments. Something that I can use as an extension of my computer but be able to move the work from that device to my computer or cloud.

As for what I find attractive with each one is something I have not decided on yet.

Synamon · 08-31-2013, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KyBunnies

I want a device that will be able to hold and read with but also something I can surf the web, check email, maybe complete some work on while out at appointments. Something that I can use as an extension of my computer but be able to move the work from that device to my computer or cloud.

As for what I find attractive with each one is something I have not decided on yet.

Since you want to do some work, I'd avoid the Kindle Fire and choose an iPad or Android tablet.

I use my mini for reading, surfing, forums, email, calendar, lists, etc. and find the automatic syncing to my computer via the cloud or individual apps indispensable.

Mivo · 08-31-2013, 12:15 PM

My Nexus 7 was syncing more than I liked!

Even browser tabs and such, so I had to tone that down a bit. But yes, as a Google device, it focuses strongly on sharing data between your devices and makes heavy use of the cloud, if allowed. It is all transparent and customizable.

As mentioned, if you want an iPad, I would really recommend to wait a few weeks or month. The next mini is very likely to have a retina display. Personally, I can warmly recommend the new Nexus 7. I use it for all the things mentioned, and also for streaming video and music to it. I still can't get over how amazing the display quality is.

If you have the chance, look at different tablets in a store. It is a personal device, so how it feels to you is important.

KyBunnies · 08-31-2013, 12:28 PM

I personally hate Google and the Chrome browser. My browser of choice is FireFox. Google tracks everything and sells it along with your email address. But that is just me.

What is Retina Display and how does that enhance display?

afv011 · 08-31-2013, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KyBunnies

I personally hate Google and the Chrome browser. My browser of choice is FireFox. Google tracks everything and sells it along with your email address. But that is just me.

What is Retina Display and how does that enhance display?

Retina is just a buzz word. In this context, it means "high DPI", but that's always relative.

For instance, the Nexus 7 (2013) has a DPI of 323, which certainly qualifies as high. The Samsung Tab 7 has 169dpi, and the mini only 163dpi, which definitively do not qualify as "high". Where "retina" starts is very fuzzy, but as a rule of thumb, I would say any tablet with 250+ dpi could be considered "retina".

High DPI screens offer sharper text, if you compare a mini with the new N7 you can see that the text on the mini if fuzzy whereas on the N7 is very sharp.

Edit: see this post for a screen comparison.

KyBunnies · 08-31-2013, 04:09 PM

Thanks afv001. I think the Nexus would be a better buy than the iPad.

Merischino · 09-01-2013, 03:35 AM

i have the new nexus 7 also. the definition/dpi is so incredible that it's even better than on my 1080p 40" tv (which I also use as my computer monitor).

the other thing that really makes the nexus7 2013 pretty hot to trot is the quad-core processor... it's lightning fast. I had an original kindle fire and this thing really blows it away on speed, plus the KF had its little walled-garden aspect to the operating system so having stock android 4.3 makes for an experience that is thankfully not comparable to the KF.

I would NOT recommend a Kindle Fire (any version) simply because the connector for the power input is very poorly executed and the KF's tend to lose the ability to be recharged. I had mine repaired twice and then it died a third time out of warranty (12 months) and i was just stuck with a dead machine. I tried the local fixit folks (3 companies) and all said the same thing: the new Kindle Fire still has the same problem, and word on the street was that there was no intention to fix it. Planned obsolescence? whatever, I decided not to buy another one, even though the customer care department so generously offered me $20 off a non-HD replacement.

08-31-2013, 12:11 AM	#1
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08-31-2013, 06:01 AM	#2
Mivo Fanatic Posts: 556 Karma: 3531054 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Germany Device: In use: Pocketbook InkPad 3, Kobo Glo, iPad Air 2	I think the current iPad mini is a bad deal. If you want an iPad, I'd definitely wait for the next models that should come out later in the year. Better alternatives would be the 8" Galaxy Tab or the 7" Nexus 7 (2013 version). The latter gives you by far the best performance and specs for the money. I don't know enough about the Fire to really comment on it, but Amazon will also announce new models soon.

08-31-2013, 06:14 AM	#3
m00min Connoisseur Posts: 69 Karma: 536046 Join Date: Sep 2012 Device: iPad / NST / Kobo	I'd say look at what apps / capabilities you want to run and choose a device based on platform rather than manufacturer.

08-31-2013, 11:24 AM	#5
KyBunnies Book & Bunny Crazy Posts: 1,291 Karma: 6468095 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Device: K3 (x2), Fire HD 7-inch (x2), Fire HDX 8.9, Acer Android Tablet	I want a device that will be able to hold and read with but also something I can surf the web, check email, maybe complete some work on while out at appointments. Something that I can use as an extension of my computer but be able to move the work from that device to my computer or cloud. As for what I find attractive with each one is something I have not decided on yet.

08-31-2013, 12:15 PM	#7
Mivo Fanatic Posts: 556 Karma: 3531054 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Germany Device: In use: Pocketbook InkPad 3, Kobo Glo, iPad Air 2	My Nexus 7 was syncing more than I liked! Even browser tabs and such, so I had to tone that down a bit. But yes, as a Google device, it focuses strongly on sharing data between your devices and makes heavy use of the cloud, if allowed. It is all transparent and customizable. As mentioned, if you want an iPad, I would really recommend to wait a few weeks or month. The next mini is very likely to have a retina display. Personally, I can warmly recommend the new Nexus 7. I use it for all the things mentioned, and also for streaming video and music to it. I still can't get over how amazing the display quality is. If you have the chance, look at different tablets in a store. It is a personal device, so how it feels to you is important.

08-31-2013, 12:28 PM	#8
KyBunnies Book & Bunny Crazy Posts: 1,291 Karma: 6468095 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Device: K3 (x2), Fire HD 7-inch (x2), Fire HDX 8.9, Acer Android Tablet	I personally hate Google and the Chrome browser. My browser of choice is FireFox. Google tracks everything and sells it along with your email address. But that is just me. What is Retina Display and how does that enhance display?

08-31-2013, 04:09 PM	#10
KyBunnies Book & Bunny Crazy Posts: 1,291 Karma: 6468095 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: USA Device: K3 (x2), Fire HD 7-inch (x2), Fire HDX 8.9, Acer Android Tablet	Thanks afv001. I think the Nexus would be a better buy than the iPad.

09-01-2013, 03:35 AM	#11
Merischino Groupie Posts: 192 Karma: 436584 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: the beautiful Pacific Northwest Device: Kindle Oasis, Pixel 2, Kindle Fire HD 8	i have the new nexus 7 also. the definition/dpi is so incredible that it's even better than on my 1080p 40" tv (which I also use as my computer monitor). the other thing that really makes the nexus7 2013 pretty hot to trot is the quad-core processor... it's lightning fast. I had an original kindle fire and this thing really blows it away on speed, plus the KF had its little walled-garden aspect to the operating system so having stock android 4.3 makes for an experience that is thankfully not comparable to the KF. I would NOT recommend a Kindle Fire (any version) simply because the connector for the power input is very poorly executed and the KF's tend to lose the ability to be recharged. I had mine repaired twice and then it died a third time out of warranty (12 months) and i was just stuck with a dead machine. I tried the local fixit folks (3 companies) and all said the same thing: the new Kindle Fire still has the same problem, and word on the street was that there was no intention to fix it. Planned obsolescence? whatever, I decided not to buy another one, even though the customer care department so generously offered me $20 off a non-HD replacement.

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