Apple has just announced a successor to the iPad2, the “New iPad”. Apple claims that over a 100 tablets were launched in 2011. So, if you are in the market to pick up a tablet, you are undoubtedly spoiled for choices.
To narrow things down for you, we take a look at how the New iPad and the iPad 2 stand against the competition that isn’t backing down. We are taking a look at the iPad’s vs the Asus Transformer Prime and the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1.
Even though Windows 8 looks promising as a tablet OS, there aren’t any devices that have hit the streets. Windows 8 tablets are expected to launch towards the end of 2012.
This comparison is more of a 2 Apple devices vs 2 Android devices, but we will update the sheet as soon as we have some Windows devices amongst us.
So, if you think the first half of 2012 is the right time to pick up a tablet here is the best device to choose from.
| Particulars | New iPad | iPad | Asus Transformer Prime | Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 |
| | | | | |
| Dimensions | 9.5×7.31×0.37-inches | 9.5×7.31×0.34-inches | 7.12×10.35×0.33-inches | 6.9×10.11×0.35-inches |
| Weight | 652gms (662gms for the 4G version) | 601gms (613gms for the 3G version) | 558gms | 558gms |
| Display Size | 9.7-inch | 9.7-inch | 10.1-inch | 10.1-inch |
| Display Resolution | 2048×1536-pixels | 1024×768-pixels | 1920×1200-pixels | 1280×800-pixels |
| Display Technology | IPS | IPS | IPS | Super PLS |
| OS | iOS | iOS | Android 4.0 ICS | Android 4.0 ICS |
| Processor | A5X (Dual-core Apple A5X custom-designed, high-performance, low-power system-on-a-chip with quad-core graphics) | A5 (Dual-core Apple A5 custom-designed, high-performance, low-power system-on-a-chip) | NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor clocked at 1.3GHz | Dual core 1.4 GHz Processor |
| RAM | 1GB | 512MB | 1GB | 1GB |
| Storage | 16GB/32GB/64GB (Not expandable) | 16GB/32GB/64GB (Not expandable) | 64GB (Expandable via MicroSD card) | 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB (Expandable via MicroSD) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) | Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) | Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) | Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) |
| 4G/3G | Yes | 3G | Not available in India | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 technology | Bluetooth 2.1 EDR technology | Bluetooth 4.0 technology | Bluetooth 3.0 technology |
| Front Camera | FaceTime camera with VGA-quality photos and video at up to 30 frames per second. | Video recording, VGA up to 30 frames per second with audio; VGA-quality still camera. | 2MP | 2MP |
| Rear Camera | 5-megapixel with video recording in HD (1080p) up to 30 frames per second | Video recording, HD (720p) up to 30 frames per second | 8MP with an LED flash with. Video recording at 1080p | 3MP with an LED flash. Video at 1080p HD at 30frames per second |
| Price | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi: $399.00 16GB Wi-Fi 3G: $529.00 16GB (Price in India: Starting at Rs. 24,500 for 16GB Wi-Fi model and Rs. 32,900 for 16GB Wi-Fi 3G model) | 64GB Wi-Fi Only withthe Keyboard Dock bundled – Rs. 49,999/- | TBA |
| Available in India | No | Yes | Yes | No |