2012 Nexus 7 Discussion Forums (1st Generation) > Nexus 7 Vs. The Competition
7 reasons Google's Nexus 7 beats the iPad
Tiny:
7 reasons Google's Nexus 7 beats the iPad
An interesting read.
racey:
I'm an iPad owner owner and have recently acquired a Nexus 7. I'm still familiarising myself with it.
The major advantage of the iPad for me is Airplay - it's essential for streaming music.
I wouldn't be without it so I'm afraid the Nexus will be moved on unless I can find an alternative to Airplay
racey:
the article states the Nexus can be read in sunlight. The iPad is unreadable in sunshine and bright light. The Kindle is great outdoors, however. Is the Nexus as good outdoors as the Kindle?
Babyfacemagee:
The article doesn't really say the Nexus 7 can be read in sunlight. It says 'outdoors'. It doesn't have an eInk screen like a Kindle or nook ereader so not sure why the article is saying this. Sure, it can be read on a cloudy day or in a shaded area, but in bright sunlight it would be difficult.
As for your addiction to 'Airplay' on your iPad. They have hundreds of similar music and radio streaming apps/services on Android. In fact they have Airplay as well: https://play.google.com/store/search?q=airplay&c=apps
But frankly my favorite is Tunein Radio. There are a ton of other radio streaming apps for Android: https://play.google.com/store/search?q=radio&c=apps
Finally, if you're just looking for streaming music and not necessarily 'radio', you also have a ton of options: https://play.google.com/store/search?q=music&c=apps
and https://play.google.com/store/search?q=music+streaming&c=apps
From services and apps like Pandora to Shazam to XiiaLive to Tunein Pro...there are also hundreds of apps for individual radio stations, both AM and FM so you will never be lacking in music on your Nexus 7.
S.Prime:
I think you will be disappointed if you expect to use the Nexus 7 in direct sunlight and I would add that I have never seen a "Color" tablet that was readable in direct sunlight unless you count the failed Adam by Notion Ink which had a switchable display. I am like BFM and assume you are referring to the traditional Kindle eReader which has basically a B/W display.
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