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I find it interesting that this is the only tablet that hits the 300dpi threshold, and the next Kindle White is supposed to meet this as well. 300dpi is of cour

I find it interesting that this is the only tablet that hits the 300dpi threshold, and the next Kindle White is supposed to meet this as well. 300dpi is of course the resolution of most print magazines. The implication is obvious, but what isn't is why Apple declined to participate in this race.

gilgoomesh 13y ago
Print magazines are actually closer to 600 dpi for black text while only 200 dpi or less for color (due to Moiré patterns and CMYK printing). In any case, Apple have indicated that they're more interested in limiting screen resolution fragmentation than chasing a specific resolution number (both iPads have the same number of pixels and that number is exactly 2 times the original iPad).
- MBCook 13y ago
  Right, it's diminishing returns. My Retina iPad 4 looks great. Maybe an extra 100 dpi would make it look better, but it would require more hardware, redesigned programs, etc. Frankly I'm not sure I'd even be able to notice it. Of course, if you're not using the standard RGB style screen, it may make a difference. Having an extra 100 DPI on a pentile screen may be noticeable. I don't know.
  - Mikeb85 13y ago
    > Of course, if you're not using the standard RGB style screen, it may make a difference. Having an extra 100 DPI on a pentile screen may be noticeable. I don't know. Pentile screens are only on certain Samsung AMOLED screens. No LCD on the market is using Pentile, so it's a moot point.
bergie 13y ago
Nexus 7 is 323ppi, and Nexus 10 is 300ppi
devindotcom 13y ago
The existing kindle HDX tablets and both Nexus tablets are 300 or above: http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/tablets-retina-resolutions-sharpest-screen-ipad-8C11443010 http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/tablets-retina-resolutions...
mikeash 13y ago
What do you mean by Apple declining to participate in this race? To quote the article, "These Mini Tablets all have almost exactly 326 Pixels Per Inch PPI (the same as the Retina Display iPhones)." That includes the iPad mini.

gilgoomesh 13y ago

Print magazines are actually closer to 600 dpi for black text while only 200 dpi or less for color (due to Moiré patterns and CMYK printing). In any case, Apple have indicated that they're more interested in limiting screen resolution fragmentation than chasing a specific resolution number (both iPads have the same number of pixels and that number is exactly 2 times the original iPad).

MBCook 13y ago
Right, it's diminishing returns. My Retina iPad 4 looks great. Maybe an extra 100 dpi would make it look better, but it would require more hardware, redesigned programs, etc. Frankly I'm not sure I'd even be able to notice it. Of course, if you're not using the standard RGB style screen, it may make a difference. Having an extra 100 DPI on a pentile screen may be noticeable. I don't know.
- Mikeb85 13y ago
  > Of course, if you're not using the standard RGB style screen, it may make a difference. Having an extra 100 DPI on a pentile screen may be noticeable. I don't know. Pentile screens are only on certain Samsung AMOLED screens. No LCD on the market is using Pentile, so it's a moot point.

bergie 13y ago

Nexus 7 is 323ppi, and Nexus 10 is 300ppi

devindotcom 13y ago

The existing kindle HDX tablets and both Nexus tablets are 300 or above: http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/tablets-retina-resolutions-sharpest-screen-ipad-8C11443010 http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/tablets-retina-resolutions...

mikeash 13y ago

What do you mean by Apple declining to participate in this race? To quote the article, "These Mini Tablets all have almost exactly 326 Pixels Per Inch PPI (the same as the Retina Display iPhones)." That includes the iPad mini.