Nexus & # x438; Surface Pro 3

Do a Google or Microsoft in the tablet is better? On the tablet market a new product comes out, Nexus 9 from Google. This tablet looks attractive, but it is powerful enough for each of the judges of Android? Meanwhile, Microsoft Surface Pro 3, at first glance, is able to replace the laptops. Which of these tablets will be a hit in 2014 and will enter the history of high technology not only as one of many devices, as well as a device to change the face plate – compact computers that are no longer considered to mobile devices?

Surface Pro 3

In search of an answer to this question Resource Explorer PC Advisor Ashley Allsopp compare both tablet devices on the basic parameters. Google Nexus 9 and Microsoft Surface Pro 3 – the device for several different tasks, which in no way interferes choose between them, and hence their ability to compare. While one of them – most mini-tablet, and the second to fit the screen close to a small notebook.

Google Nexus 9 created in partnership with HTC. The device looks elegant and refined. Its metallic rim and soft-touch plastic back panel allow the user to get the best feel of both materials. Nexus 9 is offered in black, white and a new sand color.

9 Thickness Nexus is 7.95 millimeters and weighs 425 grams. There is nothing surprising in the fact that the Surface Pro 3, the screen is much larger, 9.1 mm in thickness. In fact, he is incredibly thin for a tablet that weighs 800 grams and is based on such a powerful component.

Surface Pro 3, lacking finesse Nexus 9, nevertheless has its own advantages. For example, a built-in stand by means of which the device can be locked in various positions. Surface Pro 3 is only available in silver and black colors.

Nexus 9 has a 8.9-inch screen, while the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 features a 12-inch display. Screen Format Nexus 9 is the same as that of the iPad – 4: 3, while the tablet Microsoft – 3: 2. According to the company, this format resembles the familiar each paper format A4.

IPS-resolution display Nexus 9 is 2048 x 1536 pixels at a density of 281 pixels per inch. In Surface Pro 3 is approximately the same resolution – 2160 x 1440, but since the screen is noticeably larger, the density is reduced to 216 pixels per inch.

Nexus 9 is based on dual-core 2.3-gigahertz 64-bit processor Nvidia Tegra K1 (Denver). In the tablet two gigabytes of RAM. Ashley Allsopp was not possible to conduct benchmark testing devaysa to find out how he is powerful in practice, but he believes that the tablet with these characteristics will be fast enough.

Of course, Surface Pro 3 is more powerful, because Microsoft assumes entrust the function of these devices not only tablets, but laptops. Device from the software giant is based on Intel processors fourth generation (Intel Core – i3, i5 or i7, depending on the chosen model of the tablet). These processors are used in modern desktop computers and laptops. The amount of RAM these tablets can be 4 or 8 gigabytes, depending on the configuration of the model.

Nexus 9 is offered in versions with 16 and 32-gigabyte storage volumes. Unfortunately, the microSD card slot is missing. But at Surface Pro 3 is not enough that the volume of the drive is 512 GB, so also a slot for microSD memory cards also provided.

In Nexus 9 provides compounds NFC, 4G LTE (optional), 802.11ac Wi- Fi and Bluetooth 4.1. Surface Pro 3 has 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, three USB ports 3 and monitor port Mini DisplayPort.

Among the additional features Nexus 9 – Stereo HTC BoomSound, which turn into a dream come true-view movies, TV shows and films.

The camera is not the most important component of the tablet. Nevertheless, the developers of both devices have made sure that she pleased. Nexus has 9 main 8-megapixel camera on the back with a diaphragm f / 2.4 and LED (LED) flash. This camera can record video with a resolution of 1080p. In devayse also provides a 1.6-megapixel front camera.

Surface Pro 3 also has a camera on the front and rear panels. Each of them is a 5 megapixel and allows you to shoot video with a resolution of 1080p.

For each of the considered devices provided accessories, not only decorate them, but also to expand the functionality of the tablet.

Surface Pro 3 is hard to imagine without the Type Cover, who turns the tablet into a laptop. Type Cover anchored to the plate and stood as the traditional full keyboard with trackpad. At the same time it protects the screen Surface Pro 3, performing as an aesthetic function, because the user can choose the Type Cover your favorite colors of red, purple, sea, blue and black. Accessory will cost the UK £ 109.

For the Nexus 9 also assumes a keyboard with “magnetic clasp”, which, however, can be located only at two angles and exclusively black. Trackpad it will not, and the price is expected to slightly above the proposed Microsoft.

In addition, Microsoft will also offer Surface Pen – stylus with more than 250 levels of pressure sensitivity, Palm Block technology and the physical buttons. It will cost 45 pounds.

The users will have to settle Nexus 9 side of the stylus. But this gorgeous tablet is running an operating system Android 5.0 Lollipop. However, and Surface Pro 3 has something to please others – the full version of Windows 8.1 Pro, which gives the possibility of using the tablet computer version. Some developers, including Adobe, have worked hard to optimize their applications for Surface Pro 3. This means that the device from the software giant will delight designers, photographers and programmers.

Nexus 9 cost to the buyer in the United States depending on the models in the range of from 399 to 599 US dollars. But Surface Pro 3 is much more expensive – from 799 to 1549 US dollars.

The conclusion is obvious – these are different devices for different users. Nexus 9 – great tablet. Surface Pro 3 is designed for those people who need the computer version of the application on the tablet. It is including a powerful solution such as Office, Photoshop and Illustrator.

Those who are sufficiently e-mail, social networking, web surfing, watching videos, TV shows and movies, as well as mobile games , Nexus 9 will be more convenient tablet.

Surface Pro 3

Which of the discussed tablets you would call the most striking announcement of this year? Will Surface Pro 3 Windows help oust the Android market for mobile operating systems? What, in your opinion, the main advantage of Android, allowing the platform to lead with confidence in the world of mobile technology?

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