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Barnes & Noble Nook HD
16 GBAsus MeMO Pad HD 7
8 GB| Global Score | |
| 41.8 | 45.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Barnes & Noble | Asus |
| Android 4.0 | Android 4.2.1 |
| 2012-09-26 | 0000-00-00 |
| 7.65 x 5.00 x 0.43 inches | 7.75 x 4.75 x 0.43 inches |
| 11.11 ounces | 10.65 ounces |
| -- | Black, Green, Pink and White |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 219.00 | $ 99.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 7 inches |
| 1440 x 900 pixels | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 243 pixels per inch | 216 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.8 | 7.4 |
| Performance | |
| TI OMAP4470 chipset | -- |
| ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1300 MHz) processor | processor |
| 1 GB (233 MHz) RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| PowerVR SGX544 (384 MHz) GPU | Yes GPU |
| 8.19 | 5.94 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 8 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.72 | 4.62 |
| Camera | |
| -- | 5.00 MP + 1.20 MP |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 0 | 6.05 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Battery Life | |
| -- | Li-Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 1.36 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| -- | Bluetooth |
| -- | GPS |
| Accelerometer | Accelerometer |
Comparison review
The Asus MeMO Pad HD 7 is a bit better than the Barnes & Noble Nook HD, getting a 45.1 score against 41.8. Both devices we compare here come with Android OS, but the Asus MeMO Pad HD 7 has a more recent 4.2.1 version while Barnes & Noble Nook HD has Android 4.0, so it provides you some nice extra features. The Asus MeMO Pad HD 7 construction has the same thickness than Barnes & Noble Nook HD, but it's just a little lighter.
Barnes & Noble Nook HD counts with a much more powerful processor than Asus MeMO Pad HD 7, because although it has an inferior number of cores , and they both have a 1 GB RAM, the Barnes & Noble Nook HD also counts with a graphics co-processor. The Barnes & Noble Nook HD counts with a little bit better looking screen than Asus MeMO Pad HD 7, and although they both have a same size screen, the Barnes & Noble Nook HD also has a slightly better 900 x 1440 pixels resolution and a just a bit higher pixel density.
The Barnes & Noble Nook HD has a much greater memory to install applications and games than Asus MeMO Pad HD 7, and although they both have a SD extension slot that holds up to 32 GB, the Barnes & Noble Nook HD also has 16 GB internal storage. The Asus MeMO Pad HD 7's battery life is very similar to the battery life in Barnes & Noble Nook HD.
The Asus MeMO Pad HD 7 captures greater photos and videos than Barnes & Noble Nook HD.
Asus MeMO Pad HD 7 not only is the best devices in our current comparison, but it's also a bargain compared to others, making it a no doubt choice.
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