iPad mini vs Kindle Fire HD - A General Comparison in 5 Aspects

Soon after Amazon's attempt to fight against The new iPad 3 with large-size Kindle Fire HD, Apple fights back by releasing long-rumored iPad mini to compete with Kindle Fire HD in 7-inch tablet market. As a consequence, the topic of Kindle Fire HD vs iPad mini has stirred heating discussion. In fact, even before the release of iPad mini, people are looking forward to the battle of Kindle Fire HD vs iPad mini. Though people are not sure which one will be the winner in the battle of iPad mini vs Kindle Fire HD, they do know that the battle will last for quite a while.

For users who are looking for 7-inch tablet, they are in a dilemma of choosing between Kindle Fire HD, one of the best 7-inch tablets in the world and iPad mini, the mini and latest version of iPad tablet. Just as the battle of iPad mini vs Nexus 7, the battle of iPad mini vs Kindle Fire HD is also a closing one that either side can win by a narrow margin. Therefore, this post will compare Kindle Fire HD with iPad mini in 5 aspects so that users can not only choose the tablets that suit them most but also make their own judgment over the winner in the battle of iPad mini vs Kindle Fire HD.     

1. iPad mini vs Kindle Fire HD: Processor

The processor to the tablet is what brain to human beings. The processor not only decides the performance of the device in running program but also the running speed and CPU occupancy of the device. To this extent, processor is a core element in judging the tablets. In this aspect, both Kindle Fire HD and iPad mini are dual-core devices. Kindle Fire HD gets a 1.2Hz OMAP 4470 processor while iPad mini sports dual-core 1.0Hz A5 processor. To this extent, Kindle Fire HD seems to be a winner in this battle. After all, the A5 processor which was used in iPad 2 one year ago is not powerful enough to compete with the latest dual-core one which can even compete with some quad-core processors in performance.

2. iPad mini vs Kindle Fire HD: Camera

With the advancement of science and technology, tablet is becoming a more and more powerful multimedia tool at present. Therefore, the ability of a tablet to shot vivid photos or enjoy HD videos turns out to be concerned by all. To this extent, iPad mini is the winner in the battle of iPad mini vs Kindle Fire HD. Kindle Fire HD only sports 1.3-megapixel front facer that is barely enough to make video calls. Compared with it, the 1.2-megapixel front facer and 5-megapixel rear camera in iPad mini seems to be much more attractive. Besides that, iSight camera of iPad mini can always bring users extraordinary photographing experience.

3. iPad mini vs Kindle Fire HD: Wi-Fi

Now as Internet is playing a more and more important role in people's daily entertainment, people are spending more time surfing the Internet with their portable devices than with their computer. Therefore, the better Internet connection a tablet can get; the more chances it wins to gain market success. In terms of Wi-Fi, the dual Wi-Fi antennas, dual Band Kindle Fire HD can not only provide enjoy fast connect speed but also switch between 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi frequencies. It is said that Kindle Fire is the tablet with best Wi-Fi function provided in the world. Moreover, Kindle Fire HD even beats iPad 3 in Wi-Fi test carried out by CNET.

4. iPad mini vs Kindle Fire HD: Screen

The advantages iPad tablets gained over other tablets in display were perhaps the only reasons for some users to make the purchase. However, this time, it is Kindle Fire HD's turn to win the battle. Kindle Fire HD sports a 7-inch screen running at 1280x800 with pixel density halts at 216 ppi. iPad mini only gets a 7.9-inch display owning a resolution of "1024x768", making its pixel density 162 ppi only. The display of iPad mini turns out to be a complete failure when compared with that of Kindle Fire HD. Besides that, the display turns out to be a big disappointment of iPad mini.

5. iPad mini vs Kindle Fire HD: Price

An important reason for the existence and popularity of non-iPad tablets is that not everyone can afford or willing to pay the price of iPad tablet. Therefore, a reasonable price of iPad mini would make it tablet killer. However, iPad mini is available with 329 dollars while Kindle Fire HD is only sold for 199 dollars. To this extent, Kindle Fire HD will definitely win the heart of those economic buyers with over 100-dollar price margin. Therefore, Kindle Fire HD wins another round in the battle of iPad mini vs Kindle Fire HD.

iPad Mini Disappointments Roundup - 4 Points that Ruin iPad Mini

The more hopes one gets, the more disappointments one receive. The words can fully express the anger of Apple fans that have waited iPad Mini for years. After iPad Mini is official debut, fans have fallen into deep depression. To some extent, the hurt to fans caused by iPad Mini disappointments is even greater than that caused by iPhone 5 disappointments. After all, fans had just waited a year for the coming of iPhone 5 but had expected the debut of iPad Mini for several years.

Due to iPad Mini disappointments, those media who predicted iPad Mini would boast the sales of Apple tablet began to worry about the future of iPad Mini. Some even criticized iPad Mini for lacking the powerful to compete with 7-inch tablets like Kindle Fire HD and Nexus 7. Therefore, this post will present you iPad Mini disappointment roundup to show you 4 points that may ruin iPad Mini.

1. iPad Mini Disappointment: Display

Everyone knows iPad Mini will be a device with about 7-inch display. Therefore, the 7.9-inch display in not out of our expectation. However, the display with a resolution of "1020x768" is what makes iPad Mini disappointing. According to iPad Mini rumors, iPad Mini will sport a Retina Display or one with approaching performance. However, what people get is just a display with a pixel density of 216 ppi.

While Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire HD both gain displays running at "1280x800", the display turns out to be an iPad Mini disappointment. One shall notice that iPad Mini gets a bigger screen size than those two tablets mentioned above. The display resolution used to be the most attractive point of Apple devices. However, it now turns out to be the defeat that may ruin iPad Mini.

2. iPad Mini Disappointment: Price

Without right market strategy, the success of a product will be a fancy story. It is known that only with reasonable price can iPad Mini become a real 7-inch tablet killer. Moreover, people believe that iPad Mini will be a device aiming at low-end market so that more people can afford it. Therefore, when 329 dollars had become the enter price for iPad Mini, most people felt surprised. One shall notice that Kindle Fire HD and Google Nexus 7 are all available for 199 dollars. Therefore, the price of iPad Mini makes it unlikely to be the winner in 7-inch tablet market.

Since iPad Mini isn't much more powerful than Kindle Fire HD or Nexus 7, people feel the price unreasonable. Moreover, with this price, users can even choose some high-end products. Therefore, the crazily high price of iPad Mini turns out to be the biggest iPad Mini disappointment users ever get. Moreover, Apple's strategy to sell low-end product in high-end price may make iPad Mini become another Zune.

3. iPad Mini Disappointment: NFC

It is known that users want built-in NFC or similar function in iPhone 5 while Apple is reluctant to provide one. The same story has happened to iPad Mini again. This time, still NFC support on iPad Mini. In fact, Apple won't allow users to share data or transfer data with wireless technology and just allows the data transference between iPad Mini and computer happens via iTunes or iCloud. This is another reason why Micro SD slot will never show up in iPad Mini. However, for users, the absence of NFC is still an iPad Mini disappointment.  

4. iPad Mini Disappointment: Processor

For most users, iPad Mini shall be a device equipped with dual-core A6 processor or even quad-core A5 processor. Therefore, the dual-core A5 processor of iPad Mini is quite disappointing. That doesn't mean that A5 processor sucks, it is just not the type that shall appear in a loftily expected Apple tablet. Why shall anyone want to buy a new device with old CPU? Moreover, users also feel with 329 dollars, they deserve to own a device with either Retina Display or A6 processor. Moreover, the quad-core processor of Nexus 7 and dual-core processor of Kindle Fire HD can both compete with dual-core A6 in performance. Therefore, the old-fashioned processor turns to be an iPad Mini disappoints.

Top 5 iPhone 5 Disappointments Users Have Gained

If iPhone 4S had opened a gate for competitors like Samsung Galaxy S2 and Lumia 800, iPhone 5 is definitely leading way for Android mobiles' invasion. With applauses and flowers, iPhone 5 was launch on September 12th 2012. However, after its release, people even need to think for a while before they can say some complimentary words for iPhone 5. To be honest, iPhone 5 is not that bad and it will remain to a hot mobile in the market. However, iPhone 5 is far from good.

If iPhone 5 is released in May or June, it will remain to be an excellent and amazing device. However, after meeting Samsung Galaxy S3 and Lumia 920, we get more disappointments towards iPhone 5 than surprises. Moreover, iPhone 5 rumors, especially those exaggerated iPhone 5 rumors had made iPhone 5 the only wise choice for mobile users. However, life tells us, this is not the case for real iPhone 5.

What's more, the major iPhone 5 disappointments come from the disappointing design of iPhone 5. There are too many functions we expect to get from iPhone 5. However, as iPhone 5 unveils its mask, we find we can only find few or even none of those functions from iPhone 5. Therefore, this post makes a general summary over top five iPhone 5 disappointments we have gained after its debut.

iPhone 5 Disappointment 1: NFC

After the competitors of iPhone 5 like Samsung Galaxy S3 and Nokia Lumia 920 adopted NFC support, almost the whole world believes NFC will be in the supporting list of iPhone 5. While potential buyers are working on the methods to make use of NFC with iPhone 5, they just get a simple message saying "No, NFC is not included in our plan". Without NFC, you can't even get short-distance data transferring with the best mobile in the world. It feels just like you have get a powerful and expansive computer without Wi-Fi. Lacking of NFC is probably the biggest iPhone 5 disappointment users get.

iPhone 5 Disappointment 2: Battery

Everyone knows iPhone 5 will get a better battery because the duration time of iPhone 4S is widely criticized by users. Though iPhone 5 actually gives us a longer duration time battery, it is far from our expectation. While users are expecting a battery with doubled duration time, they only get one that can last help them watch one or two more movies. While experts are begging Apple to spend more money on battery, Apple is content with battery featured by prolonged duration time. Maybe users have asked more than they should, but Apple actually does less that it could.

iPhone 5 Disappointment 3: Processor

With dual-core processor, The new iPad is not as sexy as it should be. Therefore there are rumors that iPad Mini will definitely be a quad-core tablet to safeguard its dominance. Consequently, we have just taken quad-core iPhone 5 for granted. Luckily, iPhone 5 is equipped with A6 processor which is twice faster than A5 processor. However, will quad-core A5 less powerful than dual-core A6? I don't know, I just know quad-core mobile maybe more attractive in the market.

iPhone 5 Disappointment 4: Camera and Resolution

Before iPhone 5, iPhone series never fail to provide us one surprise after another in camera and resolution. As the innovator in those two aspects, iPhone 5 has completed lost to Lumia 920. While Lumia 920 gets 8.7-megapixel camera, iPhone 5 keeps its 8-megapixel camera. While 4.5-inch Lumia 920 gets a resolution of 1280×768, 4-inch iPhone 5 only gets 1136x640. Why shall I make a switch from iPhone 4S to iPhone 5 if I am a photography geek? The new iPad is also disappointing to some extent, but at least it is amazing in resolution.

iPhone 5 Disappointment 5: Innovation

What's the essence of iPhone's success? They are Innovation and creation. However, iPhone 5 is not even as innovative and creative as some Nokia mobiles or Samsung smartphones. We choose iPhone because we know it can lead mobile market to a new trend. However, instead of being a leader, iPhone 5 is just trying to catch up with Joneses. Though iPhone 4S is disappointing, it at least provides the world 3.5-inch Retina Display. What innovative features can we get from iPhone 5 besides its extreme thinness?