7 Inch Tablet Comparison

Computers just seem to get smaller and smaller. What's smaller than a laptop, larger than a mobile, with touch as primary input? Why a tablet PC, of course. Their functionality is limited, when compared to their larger cousins, laptops and desktops but tablet PCs are the new "it" thing to have. Nowadays the market is dominated by larger sized tablets, the latest ones being 10 inch models. But for the quintessential pocket size, 7 inch is the ideal screen dimension.

7 inch tablets have half the screen size of a 10 inch tablet, which allows you to grip them in one hand. They are lighter in weight as well. Their small screen size allows for apps and software to be seen clearly but a little squashed. Resolution and screen clarity is a key point to look for, when comparing 7 inch tablets. Another is the responsiveness of the touch screen itself. No one likes a lagging system, where you receive a response 2 minutes later, to the action performed. Take a look at a tabular Android 7 inch tablet comparison, to understand what's there in the best 7 inch tablets.

7 Inch Tablet Wars

The top 6 models, in the 7 inch screen size category, are compared on their basic features.

Tablet	Processor	RAM & Hard Disk	Operating System	Weight	Battery	Networking	Camera	Resolution	Price
BlackBerry Playbook	1 GHz TI OMAP dual core	1 GB RAM, 16/32/64 GB HDD	BlackBerry Tablet OS	0.94 pounds	7 hours	Bluetooth 2.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n	5 MP rear, 3 MP front	1024 x 600	$499/$599/$699
ViewSonic ViewPad 7	ARM ARM11 600 MHz	512 MB RAM, 512 MB HDD	Android 2.2	13.4 ounces	6 hours	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR	0.3 MP front, 3 MP rear	800 x 480	$340
Samsung Galaxy TAB	1 GHz ARM Cortex A8 "Hummingbird"	512 MB RAM,16/32 GB HDD	Android 2.2	13.4 ounces	7 hours	Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/g/n	1.3 MP front, 3 MP rear	1024 x 600	$450
HTC Flyer	1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon	1 GB RAM, 16/32 GB HDD	Android OS 3.2.1 with HTC Sense	14.6 ounces	8 hours	Bluetooth 3 with A2DP, Wi-Fi802.11 b/g/n	5 MP rear, 1.3 MP front	1024 x 600	Approx $500
Kindle Fire	1 GHz TI OMAP dual core	512 MB RAM, 8 GB HDD	Android OS 2.3	14.6 ounces	8 hours	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n	NA	1024 x 60	$199
Nook Tablet	1 GHz TI OMAP4 dual core	1 GB RAM, 16 GB HDD	Android 2.3	14 ounces	8 hours	Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n	NA	1024 X 600	$250

Best 7 Inch Tablet

It's difficult (and unfair) to select one and declare it the best, due to the many impressive, feature-packed 7 inch tablet PCs around. Comparing the tablets on the basis of price, the Kindle Fire and the Nook Tablet seem to be the most ideal, as they offer good features for a reasonable price. Plus you have access to an immense library of online literature and a long battery life allows you to enjoy the tablet experience to the max. The Samsung Galaxy TAB, is also a good 7 inch tablet model, but it pales in comparison to the little-known HTC Flyer. With a customized Android OS, HTC Sense and powerful camera features, the Flyer is a top-notch, high-end tablet.

It's a dog-eat-dog world in the tablet PC market. Every brand has something new and different to offer, and at varied prices, so as a consumer, making a choice is very hard. But choose you must, and keeping your budget and purpose in mind, helps narrow down the seemingly infinite list of 7 inch tablet reviews. Hopefully your search was made a little easier, with the above comparison.