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| Apple iPad | |
| Price | $729 |
| Processor | 1GHz single-core A4 |
| Display | 9.7″ |
| Resolution | 1024×768 (132 dpi) |
| RAM | 256MB |
| Storage | 32GB |
| Front Camera | None |
| Back Camera | None |
| Video Camera | None |
| Video Playback | 720p |
| Operating System | iOS 4 |
| Expandable Memory | None |
| Adobe Flash Player Support | None |
| Ports | None |
| Sensors | Accelerometer |
| Network Connectivity | Wi-Fi and 3G |
| Built-In Speakers | Yes |
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Learn more about the iPad on Amazon. |
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| Motorola Xoom | Apple iPad | |
| Price | $699 | $729 |
| Processor | 1GHz dual-core Tegra 2 | 1GHz single-core A4 |
| Display | 10.1″ | 9.7″ |
| Resolution | 1280×800 (160 dpi) | 1024×768 (132 dpi) |
| RAM | 1GB | 256MB |
| Storage | 32GB | 32GB |
| Front Camera | 2MP | None |
| Back Camera | 5MP | None |
| Video Camera | Records 720p | None |
| Video Playback | 1080p | 720p |
| Operating System | Android 3.0 | iOS 4 |
| Expandable Memory | 32GB microSD | None |
| Adobe Flash Player Support | Yes | None |
| Ports | HDMI,USB 2.0 | None |
| Sensors | Barometer, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Accelerometer |
| Network Connectivity | Wi-Fi, 3G, and 4G | Wi-Fi and 3G |
| Built-In Speakers | Yes | Yes |
The new ASUS Eee Pad series which also includes the Eee MeMo and the Eee Slate, is the most direct competition with Apple’s iPad so far. Let’s see how they stack up.
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| Brand and Model | Apple iPad | ASUS Eee Pad Transformer | ASUS Eee Pad Slider |
| Display Size | 9.7″ | 10.1″ | 10.1″ |
| Display Type | IPS Capacitive Touch Screen | IPS Capacitive Touch Screen | IPS Capacitive Touch Screen |
| Physical Keyboard | Keyboard Dock | Keyboard Dock | Slide-Out Keyboard |
| Camera | None | Backside 5 Megapixel with LED Flash | Backside 5 Megapixel with LED Flash |
| Webcam | None | Frontside 1.2 Megapixels | Frontside 1.2 Megapixels |
| Operating System | iOS | Android | Android |
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