iPad mini has only been introduced a couple of days ago and the date is really whimsical. In that event, not only the products of the apple company were highlighted, but a very significant mention was made of its competitors directly and indirectly. Amazon is clearly among those who have already gotten them in trouble and can continue to do so. That is why we want to offer you a comparison between iPad mini and Kindle Fire HD.
Few miss that the Apple event was actually trying to cover up a bit the imminent arrival of Windows 8 tablets, especially with the fourth-generation iPad. However, at that conference and especially at the presentation of Apple's reduced-size model, allusions were directed to the two 7-inch Android tablets that, according to the apple company, fail to satisfy the user. One is Nexus 7, but the other is from Amazon. In Spain there is the particular circumstance that the two tablets will reach consumers within a short time, one today and another on November 2, although the Kindle Fire HD presale has been active for some time. Let's tackle the comparison then.
Size and weight
Both offer a reduced format that provides mobility and portability. The apple company's tablet despite having a larger screen has found a way to make a tablet lighter and less thick.
Screen
After boasting long and hard about the Retina display, which Samsung actually makes, Apple have figured their small tablet didn't need something like that to uncheck. Clearly your competitors are above and Amazon offers a higher ppi and equal to that of Nexus 7. The only advantage of its rival is that it is a little larger and is more comfortable to navigate.
Unlimited
The processor in the Amazon tablet is superior in power and has been designed more recently. The iPad mini is a two-year-old processor. However, the operating system iOS 6 is really efficient and fast. Tablets of this format are designed more for the enjoyment of content than for anything else. Multimedia playback is not very demanding in this regard and Amazon's modified Android operating system is perfectly adapted to fulfill this function. Still, Apple would win.
Storage
Apple's policy in this regard leaves little room for optimism. To choose a model with a storage greater than 16 GB of the cheapest we have to add 100 euros more, in Kindle Fire HD it's only 50 euros. In addition, we can use your system storage that is much cheaper although less functional than its competitor in most documents. But as for the music streaming Cloud Player it is more flexible and comprehensive than iTunes Match.
Connectivity
The Cupertino tablet offers the option of using LTE, yes for an additional price of 130 euros. Amazon's WiFi is better and they both support Bluetooth 4.0. However, the USB and HDMI device from the booksellers does not need expensive adapters.
Cameras and sound
In terms of cameras, the Seattle company loses out. His rival has two cameras, instead of just the front, really competent with a sensational video quality in both.
However, they come out ahead in terms of sound. They use Dolby Audio Dual technology for their two speakers.
Battery
By the affirmations of both, the autonomy will be similar although a little higher in the Android tablet.
Prices and conclusions
Price is a really important factor in this tirade. On the Android tablet, money can never pay that we have LTE, so in that sense iPad mini plays in another league. But if we measure the price for storage there is no color. Amazon's tablet is generally better equipped than Apple's. And it is that many specifications of the last belong to criteria of two years ago, the Pleistocene in this of computing. Specifically we refer to the screen and the processor, essential elements to decide a purchase on tablets.
In terms of environment, honestly this format is given especially for the contents and applications that we need for daily life are available in both OS, so that idea of the exclusivity of iOS is increasingly reduced, especially if we do not use the tablet to work.
At our trial in value for money Kindle Fire HD clearly wins the game over iPad mini.
| Tablet | iPad Mini | Kindle Fire HD 7 |
| Size | 200 x 134,7 x 7,2 mm | 193 x 137 x 10,3 mm |
| Screen | 7,9 inch IPS multi-touch LED | 7-inch HD LCD, IPS panel, 10-point multi-touch |
| Litigation, Arbitration | 1024 x 768 (163 ppi) | 1280 x 800 (216ppi) |
| Thickness | 7,2 mm | 10,3 mm |
| Weight | 308 grams (WiFi) / 312 grams (WiFi + LTE) | 395 grams |
| Operating system | iOS 6 | Modified Android (based on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich) |
| Processor | A5 CPU ARM Cortex A9 dual-core @ 1 GHz + PowerVR dual-core GPU | OMAP 4460 Dual Core 1,2 GHz / Imagination PowerVR 3D Graphics Card |
| RAM | 1 GB | 1GB |
| Conference proceedings | 16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB | 16 / 32 GB |
| Extension | iCloud (5GB) | Cloud (20GB) |
| Connectivity | WiFi 802.11 b / g / n / 4G LTE, Bluetooth | WiFi Dual band, dual antenna (MIMO), Bluetooth |
| Ports | Lightning, 3.5 mm Jack | USB 2.0, microHDMI, 3.5 Jack, |
| Sound | 2 rear speakers | 2 Speaker, Dolby Audio Dual |
| Camera | Front FaceTime HD 1,2 MPX (720p) / Rear iSight 5 MPX (1080p video) | Front HD |
| Standard | GPS, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass | accelerometer, light sensor, gyroscope |
| Battery | 10h | 11h |
| Price | WiFi: 329 euros (16 GB) / 429 euros (32 GB) / 529 euros (64 GB) WiFi + LTE: 459 euros (16 GB) / 559 euros (32 GB) / 659 euros (64 GB) | €199 (16GB) / €249 (32GB) |