Top-rated tablets
It's not all about iPads anymore. Apple's category-defining product still leads this category, but Android-based devices provide it with some impressive, low-cost competition.
Apple iPad with Retina display, Wi-Fi (fourth generation)
Rated: Nov 8, 2012 12:00 AM
The fourth-generation iPad is the best tablet you can buy today. With a gorgeous high-resolution screen and access to the best variety of tablet apps available on any platform, the original leads the pack.
Rated: Nov 6, 2012 12:00 AM
This excellent tablet offers the latest Android OS and solid graphics and overall performance, and its high-resolution display is sublime.
Rated: Jul 3, 2012 12:00 AM
The best 7-inch Android tablet you can buy today, the Nexus 7 delivers solid performance and usability at a value price; but it also has at-times funky text rendering.
At $329, it's not cheap for a smaller tablet, but it's a well-designed and full-featured iPad with access to Apple's app ecosystem.
A reasonably capable budget tablet with access to Amazon's entire content ecosystem, including its curated Android app store.
Rated: Oct 30, 2012 12:00 AM
If what you really want a tablet for is to read, this is the best choice. Silky smooth fonts and a crisp high-resolution display make it a pleasure to read and, because it's light, to hold in your hand.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Wi-Fi
Rated: Aug 15, 2012 9:48 AM
The best tablet for taking notes, thanks to its 10.1-inch screen and its included pressure-sensitive pen.
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