Google Inc. has announced new versions of its Nexus 7 tablet computers. It has better features and a higher price tag.
The new models are available in the U.S. starting Tuesday through Google's online Play store and the following retailers: Best Buy, Gamestop, Walmart, Staples, Office Max, Office Depot, Amazon, Home Shopping Network, Radio Shack, J&R and B&H Photo. A version with cellular capability is coming later with support for T-Mobile and Verizon.
Here's a look at how the new Nexus 7 compares with last year's model and other tablets with comparable screens.
Price: $229 with 16 gigabytes of storage, $269 for 32 GB. Add $80 for 32 GB model with cellular capability.
Screen size: 7 inches diagonally
Screen resolution: 1920 x 1200 (323 pixels per inch)
Size: height: 7.87 inches; width 4.49 inches; thickness: 0.34 inch (200 by 114 by 8.65 millimeters)
Weight: 10.2 ounces (290 grams) for base model, 10.5 ounces (299 grams) for cellular version
Cameras: 5 megapixel rear camera, 1.2 megapixel front-facing camera
Battery life: 9 hours
Operating system: Google's Android
ProsAccess 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
Data storage cannot be expanded with memory cards.
Data storage cannot be expanded with memory cards.
Apple'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 (163 pixels per inch)
Size: height 7.87 inches; width: 5.3 inches; thickness: 0.28 inch (200 by 134.7 by 7.2 millimeters)
Weight: 10.9 ounces (308 grams) for base model, 11 ounces (312 grams) for cellular version
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.
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.
Cons
Data storage cannot be expanded with memory cards.
Data storage cannot be expanded with memory cards.
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