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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Archos 70 offers more horsepower and features than any other tablet under $300, but its limitations make it more of a toy than a tool. Read review

Specs: IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11g, 14.1 oz, 7.9 in x 0.6 in x 4.5 in, 7 in TFT active matrix - Yes, Android 2.2, ARM Cortex-A8 1 GHz

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 30 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Apple iPad is the first affordable tablet computer worth owning, but it won't (yet) replace your laptop. Read review

Specs: 1.5 lbs, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, 9.7 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes, 7.5 in x 0.5 in x 9.6 in, Apple A4 1 GHz, Apple iOS 4

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: The BlackBerry PlayBook ably showcases RIM's powerful new mobile operating system, but its middling size diminishes many of its best features. Read review

Specs: Blackberry OS, 1 GB, 1 GHz, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, 7.6 in x 0.4 in x 5.1 in, 7 in TFT active matrix - Yes, 15 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: With a host of improvements--faster graphics, 4G wireless options, a better camera, and a gorgeous high-res screen--the latest iPad cements its position at the head of the tablet pack. Read review

Specs: Apple iOS 5, Apple A5X, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 4.0, 7.3 in x 0.4 in x 9.5 in, 9.7 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes, 23 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G LTE offers blazingly fast "always connected" 4G speeds for the price of a two-year commitment and a sleek, sexy, and light design, which gets as close to the iPad 2 as any Android tablet before it. Read review

Specs: 10.1 in x 8.66 in x 6.9 in, 20 oz, 1 GB, NVidia Tegra 2 1 GHz, Android 3.1 Honeycomb, 10.1 in TFT active matrix, Bluetooth 2.1, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.9 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 16 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Archos 9 PC Tablet certainly looks the part of a full-OS iPad competitor, but hardware frustrations make it a tough sell. Read review

Specs: Microsoft Windows 7 Starter, 1 GB - DDR2 SDRAM, Intel Atom 1.2 GHz, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, 10.1 in x 0.7 in x 5.3 in, TFT active matrix, 8.9 in - LED backlight, 1.8 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Despite some useful features, the Xoom's high price and bulky design make it a less than desirable tablet offering. Read review

Specs: Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), 1 GB - DDR2 SDRAM, NVIDIA Tegra 2 1 GHz, IEEE 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, 6.6 in x 0.5 in x 9.8 in, 10.1 in TFT active matrix, 1.6 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: With a host of improvements--faster graphics, 4G wireless options, a better camera, and a gorgeous high-res screen--the latest iPad cements its position at the head of the tablet pack. Read review

Specs: Apple iOS 5, Apple A5X, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 4.0, 7.3 in x 0.4 in x 9.5 in, 23 oz, 9.7 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Android 2.3, Cortex-A8 1 GHz, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 8 in x 0.4 in x 4.7 in, 7 in TFT active matrix - Yes, 13 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 is everything we loved about the Tab 10.1 in a slightly smaller form, with a slightly smaller price. Read review

Specs: 230.9 mm x 8.6 mm x 157.8 mm, Android 3.1 Honeycomb, 8.9 in, TFT active matrix, 1 GHz, 447 g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 3.0, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 19 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Dash is a fun device for tech enthusiasts looking to cram the Web into every corner of their homes, but it's not a fit for everyone. Read review

Specs: IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, 7 in TFT active matrix

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Asus Transformer Prime is the best full-featured Android tablet yet, with a sexy design, thoughtful features, and an impressive camera. Read review

Specs: 1 GB - LPDDR2 SDRAM, 10.1 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes, 10.4 in x 7.1 in x 0.3 in, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.1, 1.3 lbs, NVIDIA Tegra 3, Android 3.2 (Honeycomb)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Acer Iconia Tab A501 4G (AT&T) is the A500 with HSPA+ connectivity at a very competitive price compared with other 4G tablets; however, its adherence to Android 3.0 limits its appeal. Read review

Specs: Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), 1 GB - DDR2 SDRAM, NVIDIA Tegra 250 1 GHz, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11g, 10.2 in x 0.5 in x 7 in, 1.7 lbs, 10.1 in TFT active matrix - Yes

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Lenovo plays it safe with the IdeaPad K1, delivering a solid tablet that does little to stand out from the Honeycomb herd. Read review

Specs: Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, 1.6 lbs, 7.4 in x 0.5 in x 10.4 in, NVidia Tegra 2 1 GHz, 1 GB, DDR2 SDRAM, Android 3.1 Honeycomb, 10.1 in, TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 14 reviews

The Bottom Line: The ViewPad 7 offers a solid platform for Android 2.2, but it comes off as an oversize, overpriced smartphone--not a Netbook alternative. Read review

Specs: Android 2.2, 512 MB, QUALCOMM ARM11 600 MHz, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11g, 7 in x 0.5 in x 4.3 in, 7 in TFT active matrix - Yes, 0.8 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Despite some useful features, the Xoom's high price and bulky design make it a less than desirable tablet offering. Read review

Specs: NVIDIA Tegra 2 1 GHz, Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), 6.6 in x 0.5 in x 9.8 in, 1.6 lbs, 10.1 in TFT active matrix, 1 GB - DDR2 SDRAM, IEEE 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Android 2.3, 512 MB - DDR3 SDRAM, ARM Cortex-A8 1.2 GHz, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 7.8 in x 4.8 in x 0.5 in, 13 oz, 7 in TFT active matrix - Yes

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: The iPad 2 refines an already excellent product. Its easy-to-use interface, vast app catalog, and marathon battery life bolster Apple's claim to being the king of tablets.
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Specs: Apple A5 1 GHz, Apple iOS 5, IEEE 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, 21.2 oz, 7.3 in x 0.4 in x 9.5 in, 9.7 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.4 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: Mixing a sluggish Windows tablet with an outdated Android one makes the Intel Atom-powered ViewSonic ViewPad 10 less than ideal for either OS. Read review

Specs: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium / Google Android 2.2, 2 GB - DDR3 SDRAM, Intel Atom 1.66 GHz, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11g, 10.8 in x 6.7 in x 0.7 in, 1.9 lbs, 10 in TFT active matrix - Yes

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: If your IT department could design a tablet, the Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet would be it. Read review

Specs: Android 3.1 (Honeycomb), 1 GB - LPDDR2 SDRAM, NVIDIA Tegra 2 1 GHz, IEEE 802.11n, Bluetooth 3.0, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 7.2 in x 0.6 in x 10.2 in, 10.1 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes, 1.6 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.0 stars Mediocre

  Overall score: 4.3 (2.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Velocity Micro Cruz T410 exists in an awkward space between full-fledged Android tablets and the walled garden of the Kindle Fire. What freedom it affords is spoiled by a poor screen and uninspired design. Read review

Specs: Android 2.3 Gingerbread, 512 MB, ARM Cortex-A8 1 GHz, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 10 in, TFT active matrix - Yes

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 130 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Apple iPad is the first affordable tablet computer worth owning, but it won't (yet) replace your laptop. Read review

Specs: 9.7 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes, Apple A4 1 GHz, 1.6 lbs, Apple iOS 4, 7.5 in x 0.5 in x 9.6 in, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g

• CNET Editor rating:
  1.5 stars Poor

  Overall score: 3.0 (1.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Maylong M-150 tablet is a regrettable purchase at any price. Read review

Specs: 7.5 in x 0.3 in x 4.6 in, 7 in TFT active matrix, Android, 256 MB, ARM ARM9 533 MHz, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 13.5 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Linux with Google Android 2.1, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, 10.7 in x 0.6 in x 6 in, 1.3 lbs, 10 in TFT active matrix