Notion Ink’s Adam , Apple’s iPad Killer.Really?(Comparison)
by Kanishka on Feb.23, 2010, under Tutorials and Articles
You people would have heard about Ipad recently being announced by Apple. It is expected to be the breakthrough in the E-Business works especially helping you to read documents and ebook just like you do as in the normal paper copy.It also supports many multimedia features like Videos , Internet , Music , FM etc.Ipad is undoubtedly the next generation ebook reader but before it rolls out in market there is another product ,Adam, termed as Ipad killer, is rolling out at same time as of Ipad. Designed by an alumunus of National Institute of Design India, Makarand Kulkarni, Notion Ink’s Adam is another tablet PC. Here are few comparisons of why Adam has edge over Ipad.
1)Dimensions:
Measuring 6.3 x 9.8 x 0.6 inches, Adam weighs around 770 gms. Adam has two versions, one is 12.9mm and the other is 11.4mm in thickness. Both versions are slimmer than iPad which is 13.4mm in thickness.
While Apple’s iPad measures 9.56 inches in height, 7.47 in width and 0.5 inch in depth. iPad weighs 1.5 lbs (0.68 kg), the 3G version is 0.1 pounds heavier.
2)Display:
Adam boasts of a 10-inch Pixel Qi transflective display, a capacitive touchscreen capable of recognizing six simultaneous points of contact. Pixel Qi’s technology offers two different modes: full colour LCD for indoor use or in a low-power reflective mode that actually gets brighter when more direct sunlight falls upon it.
iPad has a 9.7-inch LCD colour screen. The device uses iPhone’s multi-touch technology, Apple’s Magic Mouse, and the company’s trackpad technology found in some of the company’s laptops.
3)Camera
Adam supports a 3 megapixel swivel auto focus camera. This implies that the device will support video calling.
However, Apple’s iPad lacks camera. Lack of camera being widely seen as a negative in iPad as the device is said to be placed somewhere between a smartphone and laptop.
4)Video Output
Adam has HDMI-out and 3 USB ports, and can output video at 1080p resolution.
However, there is no facility for HDMI output in iPad. This means users will not be able to view HD videos on a large TV screen even if they have downloaded the same from iTunes. The Apple device can playback at 720p HD video.
5)Processor
Adam is powered by Nvidia Tegra 2 chip which runs at 1GHz and acts as both a CPU and graphics card in one. It will run on Google’s Android OS.
iPad runs a version of the iPhone’s operating system. The iPad has a 1GHz chip that is custom designed by Apple.
6)Memory
Adam will come in 16GB or 32GB versions.
Apple iPad will come in 16, 32 and 64GB versions.
7)Multi-Tasking
According to Adam creator Notion Ink, the Tablet will support multitasking. This means the device will be able to run several applications in parallel.
However, there is no multitasking option in iPad’s OS. This means for example users can’t listen to FM while they surfing the Web, or switch back and forth between Facebook or Twitter, or write an email while talking on a VOIP call.
8)Flash Support
Adam offers support for Flash, video standard used for viewing websites. However, iPad doesn’t offer support for Flash.
This means users will encounter those `big, empty video boxes in the middle of a page’ while surfing on the pages which require Adobe Flash. Youtube will be supported just like in iPhone but no Flash games. In iPhone 3GS too when users browse through Web pages with Adobe Flash, it displays empty spaces with missing icons.
9)Connectivity
Adam packs WiFi, 3G, Bluetooth, a pile of sensors and accelerometers and GPS.
Apple iPad supports both WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. The WiFi antenna supports 802.11 a/b/g/n. The device also packs GPS.
10)Memory Card Slot
Apple’s iPad doesn’t offer SD card slot which means users cannot expand their memory.
Adam which comes in 16 and 32GB storage options offers SD card slot.
11)Battery
According to Notion Ink, Adam will be able to play music for up to 25 days, 16 hours of internet browsing and play high definition video for 8 hours. According to reports, Adam integrates two breakthrough power saving components that promises twice the battery life of Apple iPad.
iPad offers battery life of up to 10 hours. The standby time is approximately a month.
12)Applications(Apps)
Notion Ink has planned an App competition offering $1,000,000 prize money for the best Adam-compatible app.
Apple’s iPad can use virtually all the over 140,000 apps currently available for the iPhone. However, iPad will let you download applications only from Apple’s AppStore. iPad doesn’t allow users to download any apps other than from the App Store.
13)Price
The Adam is expected to cost about $325.
iPad’s 16GB version of the basic Wi-Fi model will sell for $499. A 32GB version will cost $599, and a 64GB device will be $699. The 3G models won’t be available until April. Those will range in price from $629 to $829.
The only BIG difference between iPad and Adam could be the research expenditure done on them before development. And undoubtedly , iPad stands way ahead of Adam in research done.
People, let me know your views about this by posting comments.
Source: Indiatimes
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