iPad Mini with Retina Display vs. Nexus 7 vs. Kindle Fire HDX 7
Almost one year to the day that Apple unveiled its first small iPad, the company launched its successor, the iPad Mini with Retina Display. The much-anticipated device sports expanded LTE support, in addition to a better-looking screen.Related storiesNew announcements from Apple (pictures)Apple to release OS X Mavericks for freeApple announces new, faster MacBook Pros with Haswell chips, Thunderbolt 2, starting at $1,299Apple iTunes Radio notches 20M listeners, 1 billion songsApple by the numbers: 64% of iOS devices on iOS 7Mac Pro available by end of year, starting at $2,999Apple updates iLife for iOS and OS XApple's Cook on competitors: 'They're confused'Complete coverage of Apple's Oct. 22 eventApple wasn't the only company to release new tiny tablets this year. In 2013, Google and Amazon refreshed their lineups with the Nexus 7 (2013 edition) and the Kindle Fire HDX 7-inch. Now that Apple has taken the wraps off the iPad Mini 2 at its October 22 event, we can see how each tablet stacks up against the other.Right off the bat, the iPad Mini 2 is the most expensive of the bunch starting at $399 for the 16GB version. Both the Nexus 7 and the Kindle Fire HDX start at $230 for 16GB of storage. Other than that, all three tablets have a lot in common as far as camera quality and storage options, though the iPad Mini comes in a 128GB model.Decide for yourself which tablet has the best features for you, and let us know your pick in the comments.table.geekbox th{background-color:#E6ECEF;text-align:left;font-weight:bold;}table{width:610px;}table.geekbox tr.even{background-color:#CCCCCC;}.ratingGood{color:#093;} .ratingAverage{color:#666;} .ratingBad{color:#C00;}Apple iPad Mini 2Google Nexus 7 (2013)Kindle Fire HDX 7-inchOperating systemiOS 7Android 4.3Amazon Android Mojito 3.0PriceWi-Fi: $399 (16GB), $499 (32GB), $599 (64GB) $699 (128GB).Cellular: $529 (16GB), $629 (32GB), $729 (64GB) $829 (128GB).$230 (16GB), $270 32GB (32GB), $350 (32GB and 4G LTE)$230 (16GB), $270 (32GB), $310 (64GB)Display7.9-inch IPS,2,048x1,536 pixels (324ppi)7-inch IPS,1,920x1,200 pixels (323ppi)7-inch IPS,1,920x1,200 pixels (323ppi)Size7.8 inches x 5.3 inches x 0.3 inch7.8 inches x 4.5 inches x 0.3 inch7.3 inches x 5.0 inches x 0.3 inchWeight11.7 ounces (331 grams)10.5 ounces (299 grams)10.9 ounces (311 grams)Processor A7 processor1.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro2.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800Memory16GB, 32GB, 64GB, or 128GB16GB or 32GB; 2GB RAM16GB, 32GB or 64GB; 2GB RAMCamera5-megapixel rear-facing; 1.2-megapixel front-facing camera5-megapixel; 1.2-megapixel front-facing5-megapixel; 1.2-megapixel front-facingBattery23.8-watt-hour; 10 hours battery life3,950mAh4,550mAhNFCNoYesNoPortsLightning connectorMicro-USBMicro-HDMI, Micro-USBColorSpace gray and silverBlackDark gray
Apple names Levinson as chairman, adds Iger to board
Apple names Levinson as chairman, adds Iger to board
Apple named Arthur D. Levinson as non-executive chairman of its board and added Disney CEO Robert Iger as a board member, the first board-level reshuffle the company has made since the passing of co-founder Steve Jobs almost six weeks ago.Jobs became Apple chairman after stepping down from the CEO post in late August. The company did not name a successor following his death.Levinson, a molecular biologist who is also chairman and former CEO of Genentech, has been the co-lead of Apple's board since 2005. Before that, he came on as a board member in 2000, and has served on all of its committees. Levinson is also on Roche's board of directors, and a director at the biotech companies Amyris and NGM Biopharmaceuticals, as well as at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard.Iger, meanwhile, is credited with helping to broker the 2006 deal in which Disney acquired Pixar for $7.4 billion and made Jobs a Disney director. Iger also paved the way for bringing ABC's TV shows to the iTunes Store."I am honored to be named chairman of Apple's board and welcome Bob to our team," Levinson said in a statement. "Apple is always focused on out-innovating itself through the delivery of truly innovative products that simplify and improve our lives, and that is something I am very proud to be a part of.""Bob and I have gotten to know one another very well over the past few years and on behalf of the entire board, we think he is going to make an extraordinary addition to our already very strong board," Apple CEO Tim Cook said in a statement. "His strategic vision for Disney is based on three fundamentals: generating the best creative content possible, fostering innovation and utilizing the latest technology, and expanding into new markets around the world which makes him a great fit for Apple."When Jobs returned to Apple, he cleaned house on Apple's board in 1997, putting into place a boardroom of business titans including Oracle chairman and CEO Larry Ellison, former CFO of IBM and Chrysler, Jerry York, and Bill Campbell, the CEO of Intuit. A report in the Wall Street Journal last month suggested that Campbell would get the nod as chairman. Prior to Jobs assuming that role, Apple had two co-lead directors--Levinson and Campbell.As it stands, Apple's board is comprised of individuals with an unusually broad range of business experience, from technology and biotechnology to government, retail and beauty products. The addition of Iger adds more depth to that talent pool, given his role an entertainment heavyweight.As Apple's biography of Levinson notes, he's authored or co-authored in excess of 80 scientific articles, and is listed as the inventor on 11 U.S. patents. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Washington, and a doctorate in Biochemical Sciences from Pinceton University. Three years ago he was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Apple named Arthur D. Levinson as non-executive chairman of its board and added Disney CEO Robert Iger as a board member, the first board-level reshuffle the company has made since the passing of co-founder Steve Jobs almost six weeks ago.Jobs became Apple chairman after stepping down from the CEO post in late August. The company did not name a successor following his death.Levinson, a molecular biologist who is also chairman and former CEO of Genentech, has been the co-lead of Apple's board since 2005. Before that, he came on as a board member in 2000, and has served on all of its committees. Levinson is also on Roche's board of directors, and a director at the biotech companies Amyris and NGM Biopharmaceuticals, as well as at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard.Iger, meanwhile, is credited with helping to broker the 2006 deal in which Disney acquired Pixar for $7.4 billion and made Jobs a Disney director. Iger also paved the way for bringing ABC's TV shows to the iTunes Store."I am honored to be named chairman of Apple's board and welcome Bob to our team," Levinson said in a statement. "Apple is always focused on out-innovating itself through the delivery of truly innovative products that simplify and improve our lives, and that is something I am very proud to be a part of.""Bob and I have gotten to know one another very well over the past few years and on behalf of the entire board, we think he is going to make an extraordinary addition to our already very strong board," Apple CEO Tim Cook said in a statement. "His strategic vision for Disney is based on three fundamentals: generating the best creative content possible, fostering innovation and utilizing the latest technology, and expanding into new markets around the world which makes him a great fit for Apple."When Jobs returned to Apple, he cleaned house on Apple's board in 1997, putting into place a boardroom of business titans including Oracle chairman and CEO Larry Ellison, former CFO of IBM and Chrysler, Jerry York, and Bill Campbell, the CEO of Intuit. A report in the Wall Street Journal last month suggested that Campbell would get the nod as chairman. Prior to Jobs assuming that role, Apple had two co-lead directors--Levinson and Campbell.As it stands, Apple's board is comprised of individuals with an unusually broad range of business experience, from technology and biotechnology to government, retail and beauty products. The addition of Iger adds more depth to that talent pool, given his role an entertainment heavyweight.As Apple's biography of Levinson notes, he's authored or co-authored in excess of 80 scientific articles, and is listed as the inventor on 11 U.S. patents. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Washington, and a doctorate in Biochemical Sciences from Pinceton University. Three years ago he was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
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