Not exact matches
The
tablet market is now flooded with devices
comparable to the iPad, and the Chromebook, in its many forms, has become a serious contender to
Apple's reign.
It's easy to use and hold in one hand, and thanks to the placement of the speakers, also an excellent portable media viewer, managing to eclipse even the Kindle Fire HD and the bedtime
tablet of choice (and much more portable than the iPad 4,
Apple's big boy
tablet which has a
comparable Retina screen).
By no means is this
tablet comparable to higher end
tablets such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab or the
Apple iPad, but for its price point its not too bad.
However, what has also to be said is that the XOOM shipment numbers might be less but is yet
comparable with other
tablet devices that are in the market leaving aside
Apple iPad which has a nook and niche of its own.
The rapid adoption of
Apple iPads and
comparable large media
tablets is clearly disrupting the way people engage with the digital world.
For news organizations, the
Apple iPad and
comparable large media
tablets appear to be well on their way to becoming a viable alternative to printing presses, televisions and radios.
At $ 499 for a 16 GB, Wi - Fi - only model,
Apple is unapologetically charging at least $ 100 more than most
comparable tablets.
We think RIM exercised prudence in avoiding a collision course with
Apple's iPad by producing a more compact
tablet but with
comparable performance and capabilities.
A
comparable item, the new Acer Iconia Tab W500 - BZ467 Android
tablet is only valued at $ 198 in comparison, so it is obvious that
Apple products keep a much better value even used.
The
tablet's features are
comparable to other leading brands, like
Apple's iPad Mini 4.