Review

Tablet , Kindle Fire HD, or Fonepad: Which One Should You Buy? They’re all Android based, cost the same, have the same screen size, display resolution, and RAM. And yet, each has its own USP. Find out which one is for you. — S. Aadeetya

oogle Nexus 7 sports a 7-inch Pros: display with a resolution of Kindle Fire Hd: Good Display, Top Quality 1200x800 pixels and is based Dual Speakers, Good Battery Life Gon the latest Android 4.2.2 Nexus 7: Good Display, Latest Android Jelly Bean version. The slate is powered Version, and Gps Offered. by a 1.2 GHz quad-core NVIDIA Tegra : Calling Support, Microsd 3 processor which might be outdated Card Slot, 3G Connectivity (Tegra 4 is out) but for Indian market, Cons: the hardware is still eye catching. Kindle Fire Hd: Android 4.0 V, Lack of Apps The tablet gets 1 GB, 16 GB internal on App. Store, No Front Camera App. storage space with no microSD slot Nexus 7: No Microsd Card Slot, No Camera (Google hates memory expansion). The App, Only Wi-Fi hardware guarantees smooth multi- Asus Fonepad: Big Form Factor for Calling tasking performance. The Nexus 7 has Device, Android 4.1 V Only a 1.2 MP front camera only and the Write to: pcquest@cybermedia. lack of a rear camera does not make Fire HD co.in for more info. much of a difference. Options like Wi-Fi, Price Bluetooth, NFC and GPS are available for Performance connectivity and the tablet is backed up Feature voice calling, GPS, Bluetooth, microUSB, by a 4,325 mAh battery. Overall etc. Asus Fonepad is loaded with a 4270 The Amazon Kindle Fire HD comes mAh battery. with 7-inch 1280x800 display also but is based on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Look and feel version which has been customised by For tablet under Rs 20,000, the Nexus 7 Amazon. The tablet packs a 1.2 GHz dual- is a powerhouse device that shows no core TI OMAP processor, gets 1 GB RAM, signs of slowing down and combined 1.3 MP front camera, 3.5 mm audio jack, with its look, feel and finishing, this has miniHDMI port, microUSB and 4400 mAh to be an option for consumer looking to battery. In terms of connectivity, you have buy value for money tablet. The tablet is Wi-Fi only and 16 GB internal memory light and easy to carry at 340 grams which with no microSD slot. is also the weight of Asus Fonepad and Last one is Asus Fonepad. The tablet compared to Kindle Fire HD at 395 grams, comes with 1280x800 7-inch display the first two win in terms of weight. and is powered by Android 4.1 Jelly The Nexus 7 borrows Google’s Nexus

Bean version. This tablet packs a 1.2 7 design philosophy that exudes simple and GHz dual-core processor and clean style but in this segment Kindle Fire Price gets 1 GB RAM, 16 GB internal memory HD came out as the winner with its unique Performance with microSD slot, 3.1 MP rear and 2.1 Feature matte style body finish that betrays the MP front cameras. For connectivity, this Overall tablet’s affordability and makes it look one has plethora of options like Wi-Fi, 3G, elegant as well expensive. It was hard for

96 PCQuest AUGUST 2013 pcquest.com twitter.com/pcquest facebook.com/pcquest linkd.in/pcquest [email protected] Scan this code for more info. To download a barcode app, SMS to 56677 from a with Internet access and camera. us to choose the best in terms of look and Fonepad comes with both rear and design but apart from being heavy and big front cameras of 3.1 MP and 1.2 MP in size compared to the other two in the respectively and microSD slot up to 32 segment, the Kindle Fire HD has been GB. The Kindle Fire HD packs double made with a lot of heart. Dolby Digital speakers at the back and the audio quality of the tablet surely Display negates the use of earphones (atleast All the three tablets sport the same it worked for me). You can easily 7-inch 1280x800 display but in watch movie/video listen to music terms of display quality the Kindle with the speakers at top notch level. Fire HD offers the crispness and The multi-tasking performances colour reproduction of highest of all the three were exceptional quality, which makes Kindle Fire with no lagging issues or heating HD the winner in terms of display Asus Fonepad observed. The calling quality of the and viewing. Nexus 7 comes close Price Fonepad is okay and you are better of second with its display which is definitely Performance using a Bluetooth headset for calling just worth the price and well-equipped to Feature to make it easier to handle. The battery life watch movies/videos. The Asus Fonepad has Overall on Nexus 7 lasted for more than 4 hours on our different look about it and even the notification box video loop test, the Kindle Fire HD lasted for close to 4.5 design is smaller than the usual which is a refreshing hours and lastly, Fonepad worked without charging for change but compared to display quality of Kindle Fire HD about 3 hours. and Nexus 7, Fonepad is the last amongst the three. Benchmarks Hardware Nexus 7 scored 12018 on AnTuTu, 3648 on Quadrant This is where the real showdown happens. A tablet may and 1414 on Vellamo HTML5. The Kindle Fire HD was look great but if performance is not up to the mark then compatible with AnTuTu only and there the tablet scored you won’t find many takers. The Nexus 7 packs a 1.2 GHz 6171. Asus Fonepad got a 1300 on Vellamo HTML5, 9768 quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 processor while the Kindle Fire on AnTuTu and 3218 on Quadrant. HD comes with a 1.2 GHz dual-core TI OMAP processor Bottom Line: On the basis of performance, Nexus 7 is a worthy buy at and Asus Fonepad is powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core Rs 15,999 but if you want more feature-laden device, then Fonepad Intel Atom processor but all three get 1 GB RAM. The comes ahead with 3G, calling, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, etc. Amazon Kindle Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire HD do not have a rear camera, is purely meant for book readers, movie watchers that can make use of microSD slot which has become common these days. The its high quality speakers.

Performance and Specifications Comparison Amazon Kindle Fire HD Google Nexus 7 (16 GB) Asus Fonepad Price Rs. 15,999 Rs. 15,999 Rs. 15,999 Display (Size, 7-inch, 1280x800 7-inch, 1280x800 7-inch, 1200x800 Resolution) Processor 1.2 GHz dual-core TI OMAP 1.2 GHz quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 1.2 GHz dual-core Intel Atom OS Android 4.0 (forked) Android 4.2 Android 4.1 RAM 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB Storage 16 GB internal 16 GB internal 4 GB internal + 32 GB microSD Camera 0.3 MP front 0.3 MP front 3 MP rear and 2 MP front Connectivity Wi-Fi, Amazon offers its own Cloud storage space Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, microUSB 3G, voice calling, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, which can be used on multiple devices, mini-HDMI GPS, microUSB Bluetooth support is there. Battery 4400 mAh 4325 mAh 4270 mAh App store Amazon store Google Play Extras Dolby dual speakers NFC SIM card slot Performance Antutu: 6171, Quadrant: N/A, Vellamo: N/A Antutu: 12018, Quadrant: 3648, Antutu: 9768, Quadrant: 3218, Scores Vellamo HTML5: 1414 Vellamo: 1300

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