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| Product | Apple iPad (March 2012, 32GB, Wi-Fi, white)  | Apple iPad (4th generation) | Google Nexus 7 (16GB) | Apple iPad Mini | Apple iPad (March 2012, 16GB, Wi-Fi, white) |
| Price | $526.99 | $459.99 to $499.99 | $199.00 to $251.86 | $299.00 to $331.98 | $755.89 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4.5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 5 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars |
| Release date | March 16, 2012 | Info unavailable | November 13, 2012 | Info unavailable | March 16, 2012 |
| Bottom line | With a host of improvements--faster graphics, 4G wireless
options, a better camera, and a gorgeous high-res screen--the latest
iPad cements its position at the head of the tablet pack. | The latest
iPad adds several tweaks and improvements to secure its position at the top of the tablet heap. It's better all around, but third-gen owners need not apply. | 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. | With a host of improvements--faster graphics, 4G wireless
options, a better camera, and a gorgeous high-res screen--the latest
iPad cements its position at the head of the tablet pack. |
| OS provided | Apple iOS 5 | Apple iOS | Android 4.1 Jelly Bean | Apple iOS | Apple iOS 5 |
| Wireless connectivity | IEEE 802.11n IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11g Bluetooth 4.0 | IEEE 802.11n IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11g Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth NFC Wi-Fi | Bluetooth 4.0 | IEEE 802.11n IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11g Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Weight | 23 oz | 1.44 lbs | 12 oz | 0.68 lbs | 23 oz |
| Height | 9.5 in | 9.5 in | 4.7 in | 7.87 in | 9.5 in |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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