The iPad may be the most selling tablet computer but Android tablets have been garnering lots of attention and takers lately. The iPad has the legendary iOS at its core while the Android tablets run on Android OS. If we have to compare between these two tablets, and find out which one stands out, we must look further into both tablets and weigh their Pros and Cons. Read on to find out.

 

OS - Operating System

The iPad runs on iOS system environment, which is very user friendly and intuitive out-of-the box. This OS system also powers other Apple products like iPhone and iPods, making it easier to switch to an iPad if you have used their other iOS run products. An Android OS is not limited to one brand like the iOS, making it widely available on a number of tablet hardware manufacturers. The Android OS might not be as intuitive as the iOS but as it is mostly open source, it offers the flexibility to tweak its user interface and root the OS for enhanced experience.

 

Android Market vs iPhone App Store

Android Market and Apple App Store have plenty of applications, both paid and free for download for both respective tablet devices. The App Store has more number of quality applications for its iPad when compared with the Android Market for Android tablets. But, what gives Android Market the advantage is that most of its applications are free against the Apple App Store applications. A lot of buyers, who do not like spending a premium on downloading 3-party applications to run their already expensive tablet device, might find an Android tablet as attractive alternate to an iPad.

 

Hardware & Software Options

Apple is known to protect their proprietary hardware and software by all means, which translates to the fact that once you purchase an iPad, you are pretty much locked with the hardware and software till it becomes a piece of junk or the most expensive paperweight. In contrast, Android OS is open source, which means any tablet manufacturer can manufacture Android based tablet computers. This gives them the freedom to roll out tablets whose sizes can vary from 5 inches to 12 inches, and with Android software that can be tweaked to perform faster and better. This gives a big plus to Android tablets owned by enthusiasts, who prefer to experiment a bit with their tablet devices than to strictly stick with what the device manufacture has to offer.

 

Conclusion

Apple is one of the most respected computer brands on this planet, so are its products, and Apple iPad is one outstanding product, known for its high built quality, amazing jaw dropping looks and the butter-smooth operation. The iOS of iPad is perfectly designed and executed to have a minimalist look, and needs a narrow learning curve to familiarize with its interface. Since, Android tablets are being manufactured by more than a dozen mainstream computer manufacturers, their size, quality, tweaked interface, price and experience can vary from being mediocre to top notch. Moreover, their open source approach, and various social integration features and plenty of cool quotient associated with the Android platform is sure to achieve widespread adoption with time.

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