The Differences Between An Ipad And A Kindle Fire

Software: Android vs. iOS

The first major difference between the Kindle Fire and the iPad is with the software that runs the two devices. The Kindle Fire operates on a fork version of the Google’s Android OS, while the iPad operates on Apple’s iOS. If you already have an Android phone, it could be an obvious choice for you to go with what you know. The same goes for iOS. If you have an iPhone, it’s easier to go with what you know. It’s also easier to share information back and forth between devices using the same system.

Apps

Camera and Microphone

The iPad has both front and back back cameras to handle taking pictures, albeit awkward with the size of the device, and videos. The dual cameras make utilizing the FaceTime video chat, or even another video chatting service, such as Skyping, possible. There is a microphone as well for recording and/or use in the video chats. The new Kindle Fire has only a front-facing camera and microphone. This means you can use the camera and microphone for Skyping, but you won’t be able to take pictures with it, despite it having a photo app for editing and allowing free cloud storage. This is not a big issue for most of you unless you use your tablet to take photo everywhere you go. I think you will do better with your iPhone or Android phone than the tablet.

Media

On the other hand, even with the Kindle fire’s improved display, the newest iPad is still slightly superior at 2048 x 1536 vs. 1920 x 1200, while the Kindle Fire now offers reduced screen glare.

Price and Storage

The new Kindle Fire is now offered in three larger storage sizes, 16GB, 32GB, and 64B, and also now offers a 4G LTE model. With the 16GB Wi-Fi only, you’re only into it for $299, while the 32GB with 4G LTE is $499 and the 64GB $599 On the other hand, the iPad starts at $499 for a 16GB with only Wi-Fi, and raises considerably with storage possibilities of up to 64GB and 3G possibilities as well. Both offer some type of storage in the cloud as well.

Conclusion

What do you think? Which one would you chooose? Kindle Fire or iPad.