Apple new iPad vs Android tablets: Choice made easy

BANGALORE, INDIA: Tablet computers play an important role in keeping people connected. Through their mobile connectivity, tablets have taken the world by storm. Their portable nature enables people to stay connected even when on the move.

The Tablet PCs that are currently dominating the digital market are the Apple new iPad and numerous Android Tablets.

Also read: Apple drops 4G tag from new iPad

These gadgets have their own advantages and disadvantages. So, in order to provide you a clear picture and to help you choose between them, we have compiled a list of parameters of both these gadgets based on which you can make an informed decision.

Hardware aspects: Since Android tablets have faster processors, they provide you faster and intuitive computing. They even have high-resolution cameras that satisfy your creative needs. Pick an Android Tab if you are looking for faster processing and high-resolution cameras.

The Apple new iPad also has amazing processing capabilities, but Android Tabs are a tad better in this area.

If you are on the lookout for tablets with great display, then choose the new iPad as its Retina Display is simply unbeatable.

Application and Software support: The Apple new iPad supports millions of free apps. You can download these apps from the iTunes Apps store.

Android is also catching up fast in this area ( through its Google Play store).

But the clear winner here is the new iPad.

Performance and User Friendliness: Both the gadgets are incorporated with icon-driven interfaces. But the Apple iPads are far more consistent when compared to Android tablets. When you consider two Android tablets, their nature and performance differ. But with Apple new iPad the question of inconsistency doesn't arise.

So, the Apple new iPad scores over its Android counterparts.

Cost and pricing: If your main criteria in choosing a Tablet PC is cost, then go for Android Tablets. They start from a price range as low as Rs 3,500. Whereas the lowest priced new iPad costs you Rs 30,500.

Overall Winner: Apple new iPad, simply because it provides you the best computing experience. Its consistent performance also makes it dominant over Android Tablets.

However, the new iPad is not immune to problems. Here are five issues that users found in the Apple new iPad.

1 Heat-up Problem: This was the most common issue that was observed by users worldwide. Users also reported to experiencing increased temperature and high level of heat dissipation.

2. New iPad is fragile: According to a report by ComputerWorld, users found the new iPad to be more fragile compared to its predecessors. “Drop Tests” were also performed by people through which the Tablet's fragile nature came to light.

3. Battery issues: Some new iPad users have reported to observing an increased battery consumption by the gadget. The new iPad reportedly consumes 10 Watt of power every hour even after it is fully charged. Users have also claimed that they continue to charge the battery for another hour after the message indicating full battery charge is displayed.

4. No sync for low-resolution images/photos: Photos taken using a digital camera cannot be viewed clearly in the new iPad. Even images captured using other devices couldn't be synced effectively with the tablet. Low-resolution images could not even be recognized properly in the new iPad.

5. Weak Wi-Fi connectivity: The Apple online support forum has various posts by users complaining about the new iPad's weak Wi-Fi connectivity. The new iPad is reportedly not able to pick up signals clearly. Various mobile devices such as notebooks, smartphones are way ahead of the new iPad in terms of Wi-Fi connectivity say users.