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Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi vs Google Nexus 7

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Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi Remove phone

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Also known as Apple iPad 2,4 PA Rating - 8.5
User Rating - 7.8

Posted: 02 Mar 2011
Market Status: Released

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Also known as Asus Nexus Tablet, Google Nexus Tablet PA Rating - 9
User Rating - 9.3

Posted: 27 Jun 2012
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeTabletTablet 
OSiOS (6.1, 6, 5.1, 5, 4.x)Android (4.2.2, 4.2.1, 4.2, 4.1.2, 4.1.1, 4.1) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions9.50 x 7.31 x 0.34 inches (241.2 x 185.7 x 8.8 mm)7.81 x 4.72 x 0.41 inches (198.5 x 120 x 10.45 mm) 
Weight21.20 oz (601 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		11.99 oz (340 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		 
Side KeysRight: Volume control, Other  
ColorsBlack, White  
Display
Physical size9.7 inches7.0 inches 
Resolution1024 x 768 pixels1280 x 800 pixels 
Pixel density

Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

132 ppi216 ppi 
Technology

Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

IPS LCDIPS LCD 
Colors 16 777 216 
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensorLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass 
Battery
Stand-by time 12.5 days (300 hours)
the average is 18 days (441 h)		 
Video playback 9.00 hours 
Capacity6944 mAh4325 mAh 
TypeLi - PolymerLi - Polymer 
Not user replaceableYesYes 
Hardware
System chip

System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone.

Apple A5NVIDIA Tegra 3 T30L 
Processor

Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.

Dual core, 1000 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9Quad core, 1200 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9 
Graphics processorPowerVR SGX543MP2ULP GeForce @ 416MHz 
System memory

System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.

512 MB RAM / DDR21024 MB RAM (1333 MHz) / LPDDR3 
Built-in storage64 GB8 GB 
Camera
Camera0.7 megapixels  
Camcorder1280x720 (720p HD) (30 fps)  
FeaturesVideo callingVideo calling 
Front-facing camera0.3 megapixels VGAYes 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byAlbum, Artist, Genre, PlaylistsAlbum, Artist, Playlists 
FeaturesAlbum art cover, Background playbackAlbum art cover, Background playback 
Supported formatsMP3, AAC, M4A (Apple lossless)MP3 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4, H.264, Motion JPG, MOVMPEG4, H.263, H.264 
YouTube playerYesYes 
Internet browsing
Browser Chrome 
supportsHTML, HTML5HTML, HTML5 
Built-in online services supportYouTube (upload)YouTube (upload), Picasa 
Technology
Global RoamingYes  
Positioning

Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.

 GPS 
Navigation Yes 
Phone features
Phonebook Unlimited entries 
OrganizerCalendar, Document viewer (Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF)Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator 
MessagingPredictive text input  
E-mailYesIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange 
Instant MessagingYesGoogle Talk 
GamesYes  
Connectivity
Bluetooth2.1, EDR3.0 
Wi-Fi802.11 a, b, g, n802.11 a, b, g, n 
USBYesUSB 2.0 
ConnectorProprietarymicroUSB 
Features USB Host 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
HDMIYes  
Charging connectorProprietarymicroUSB 
OtherTV-Out, Computer sync, OTA syncNFC, Computer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsSilent mode, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, CompassAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass 
OtherVoice recordingVoice commands, Voice recording 
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval

FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

   
Date approved

Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission

02 Mar 2011  
FCC ID value: BCGA1395 link  
FCC measured SAR

FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

   
Body0.99 W/kg  
Availability
Officially announced02 Mar 201127 Jun 2012 

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