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| Product | Apple iPad 2 (16GB, WiFi, white) | Google Nexus 7 (16GB) | Apple iPad Mini |
| Price | $395.00 | $199.00 to $251.86 | $299.00 to $329.00 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Release date | March 11, 2011 | November 13, 2012 | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | The
iPad 2 refines an already excellent product. Its easy-to-use interface, vast app catalog, and marathon battery life bolster Apple's claim to being the king of tablets.
| With its excellent design, useful software features, and low starting price, the
Nexus 7 is the cheapest way to experience the best that the Android OS has to offer. | If you want the full, polished Apple tablet experience in a smaller package, the
iPad Mini is worth the premium price. Otherwise, good alternatives are available for less money. |
| OS provided | Apple iOS 5 | Android 4.1 Jelly Bean | Apple iOS |
| Clock speed | 1 GHz | 1300 MHz | Info unavailable |
| Wireless connectivity | IEEE 802.11n Bluetooth 2.1 EDR IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11g | Bluetooth NFC Wi-Fi | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Weight | 21.2 oz | 12 oz | 0.68 lbs |
| Height | 9.5 in | 4.7 in | 7.87 in |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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