Google Nexus 7 vs Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 vs Barnes & Noble Nook HD+;Who is Better?

W.A.Khan,                                                                                                                                                   4/4/2013,                                                                                                                                                                                                Google Nexus 7                                                                                                                                                                               The Nexus 7 features a sharp screen, a comfortable design, and great battery life at a low starting price. Android 4.2 adds some welcome and useful features.
But, Android still needs more tablet-optimized apps, newer games have frame rate issues, and HSPA+ speeds seem particularly location-dependent.
The bottom line: With its excellent design, useful software features, and low starting price, the Nexus 7 is the cheapest way to experience the best that the Android OS has to offer.                                                                                                              Specifications
Release date11/13/12
Display type7 inTFT active matrix - LED backlight
OSAndroid 4.1 Jelly Bean
RAM1 GB
Processor1300 MHzNVIDIA Tegra 3
Wireless connectivityBluetoothNFCWi-Fi
Dimensions (WxDxH)7.8 in x 0.4 in x 4.7 in
Weight12 oz                                                                                                                                                                              Price;$199.00 to $228.19                                                                                                                                                                     VS                                                                                                                                                                                                      Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9                                                                                                                                                              The Kindle Fire HD 8.9 has zippier navigation than its 7-inch counterpart, a beautiful high-definition screen, incredibly fast 4G LTE speeds, seamless streaming performance, and access to one of the best media eco systems available. The new Fire HD interface feels better suited on the 8.9-inch screen.
But, Web performance is lacking compared with that of other tablets. Its physical design is fairly plain with buttons that are too flush with its chassis. The curated Appstore means many games and non-entertainment quality apps are not available. There's a $15 opt-out for ads.
The bottom line: If you're looking for a pure media consumption experience, the Kindle Fire HD 8.9 delivers better than any tablet before it. People looking for something more utilitarian, however, will want to look elsewhere.                                                        Specifications
Display type8.9 in- Yes
OSAmazon Android
ProcessorOMAP4470 1.5 GHz
Wireless connectivityIEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11bIEEE 802.11aIEEE 802.11g
Dimensions (WxDxH)6.4 in x 0.35 in x 9.4 in
Weight20 oz                                                                                                                                                                                Price;$299.00                                                                                                                                                                                   VS                                                                                                                                                                                                  Barnes & Noble Nook HD+                                                                                                                                                         The Barnes & Noble Nook HD+ starts at only $269, has a sharp screen, good performance, and a microSD slot. It's also lightweight, comfortable, and implements magazines and catalogs better than any other tablet.
But, The Nook store still lacks some popular TV shows and movies, there's no native music feature, and apps support pales in comparison to the competition. Screen quality is susceptible to fingerprints.
The bottom line: Though lacking in media options, the Nook HD+ is a low-price, quality entry point into the world of tablets.            Specifications
Display type9 inTFT active matrix - Yes
OSAndroid 4.0.3
RAM1 GB
ProcessorTexas Instruments 1.5 GHzOMAP4470
Wireless connectivityIEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11bIEEE 802.11g
Dimensions (WxDxH)6.4 in x 0.45 in x 9.45 in
Weight1.13 lbs                                                                                                                                                                            Price;$269.00 to $300.03