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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 4 reviews

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. Read review

Specs: 7 in, TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 1 GB, NVidia Tegra 3, 1.2 GHz, Bluetooth, NFC, 120 mm x 10.45 mm x 198.5 mm, 340 g

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

Specs: 7 in, Android 2.3, 512 MB, QUALCOMM 1 GHz, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11g, 7.9 in x 3.7 in x 5.9 in, 15.2 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.9 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Xperia Tablet S has an excellent design, but there are cheaper alternatives that provide similar and better tablet experiences. Read review

Specs: 9.4 in, TFT active matrix - Yes, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, 1 GB, NVIDIA Tegra 3 1.4 GHz, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 3.0, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, 6.9 in x 0.5 in x 9.5 in, 1.22 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 86 reviews

The Bottom Line: Acer's Iconia Tab offers the features of the Motorola Xoom at iPad-beating prices but weighs in as the heftiest Android tablet yet. Read review

Specs: 10.1 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes, Android 3.0 Honeycomb, 1 GB, DDR2 SDRAM, 1 GHz, NVIDIA Tegra 250, IEEE 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 10.2 in x 0.5 in x 7 in, 1.5 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 14 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus is pretty and sleek, with well-implemented remote-control functionality, making it the best 7-inch Honeycomb tablet yet. Read review

Specs: 7 in, TFT active matrix - Yes, Android 3.2 Honeycomb, 1 GB, 1.2 GHz, Samsung Exynos, Bluetooth 3.0, 193.65 mm x 9.96 mm x 122.37 mm, 345 g

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: The TouchPad would have made a great competitor for the original iPad, but its design, features, and speed put it behind today's crop of tablet heavyweights. Read review

Specs: 9.7 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes, HP webOS 3.0, 1 GB, QUALCOMM Snapdragon APQ8060 1.2 GHz, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, 7.5 in x 0.6 in x 9.4 in, 1.6 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: With a beautiful screen, refined interface, and huge coffer of media consumption options, the Amazon Kindle Fire HD is the Kindle Fire as it should have been. Read review

Specs: 7 in, - Yes, Amazon Android, OMAP4460 1.2 GHz, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, 5.4 in x 0.4 in x 7.6 in, 13.9 oz

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: In late December Fuhu will introduce the Nabi XD, a 10.1-inch tablet aimed at preteens that will cost $249. Read review

Specs: 10.1 in, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, NVidia Tegra 3

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The 8GB Archos 80 G9 delivers a complete Android experience at a low price, but its rough design, low-quality camera, and awkward button placement make it feel rushed to market. Read review

Specs: 8 in MVA LCD - Yes, Android 3.2 Honeycomb, ARM Cortex-A9 1.5 GHz, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11g, 11.7 mm, 8.9 in 6.1 in, 465 g

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.0 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Archos 7 Home Tablet isn't going to amaze you with its specs or features, but its low price and core Android features--Web, e-mail, media playback--make it a workable iPad alternative. Read review

Specs: 7 in TFT active matrix, Android, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, 8 in x 0.5 in x 4.2 in, 13.7 oz

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

Specs: 7 in TFT active matrix - Yes, BlackBerry Tablet 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, 15 oz

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

Specs: 8.4 in TFT active matrix, Android 2.1, 256 MB - DDR2 SDRAM, ARM ARM926EJ 600 MHz, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 6.3 in x 0.4 in x 8.4 in, 17.3 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 14 reviews

The Bottom Line: The HTC Evo View 4G puts a new spin on the 7-inch Android tablet, but its high price and smartphone-style OS are a tough sell next to its bigger, cheaper Honeycomb kin. Read review

Specs: 7 in TFT active matrix, Android, 1 GB, 1.5 GHz, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Archos 101 G9 (8GB) delivers a complete Android experience, but its rough design, low-quality camera, and awkward button placement make it feel rushed to market. Read review

Specs: 10.1 in MVA LCD - Yes, Android 3.2 Honeycomb, ARM Cortex-A9 1.5 GHz, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11g, 11.7 mm, 10.9 in 6.6 in, 465 g

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 3 reviews

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Toshiba Thrive 7-inch is a decent tablet, but there are simply better options out there for the price. Read review

Specs: 7 in, TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes, Android 3.2 Honeycomb, 1 GB - LPDDR2 SDRAM, NVidia Tegra 2, 1 GHz, IEEE 802.11n, Bluetooth 3.0, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 5.04 in x 0.48 in x 7.44 in, 13.3 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: Thanks to its high-quality screen, streaming TV features, and 4G support (if you're willing to sign a contract), the T-Mobile G-Slate is one of the better Honeycomb tablets on the market today; however, its high no-contract price insures that it's not the best. Read review

Specs: 8.9 in Color TFT active matrix - Yes, Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), 1 GB, NVIDIA Tegra 2 1 GHz, Wi-Fi, 5.88 in x 0.49 in x 9.56 in, 22.9 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 40 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though it won't appeal to the masses quite yet, the Nokia N800 Internet Tablet is a nice, portable device for on-the-go Web browsing, and it has some worthy upgrades. Read review

Specs: TFT active matrix, Internet Tablet OS 2007, 128 MB - DDR SDRAM, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.0, IEEE 802.11g, 5.7 in x 0.5 in x 3 in, 7.3 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.0 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 15 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: 7 in TFT active matrix - Yes, Android 2.2, 512 MB, ARM ARM11 600 MHz, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11g, 7 in x 0.5 in x 4.3 in, 13.4 oz

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

Specs: 9.7 in TFT active matrix - Yes, Android 4.0, 1 GB, Cortex-A9 1.2 GHz, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11g

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Specs: 9.7 in - Yes, Android 4.0, 1 GB, ARM Cortex-A8 1 GHz, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 9.4 in x 0.5 in x 7.2 in, 21.9 oz

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 5 reviews

Specs: 7 in TFT active matrix - Yes, Android 2.1, 512 MB, IEEE 802.11n, 5.6 in x 0.6 in x 7.5 in, 16 oz

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: 9.7 in TFT active matrix - Yes, Android 4.0, 1 GB - DDR3 SDRAM, Cortex-A9 1.5 GHz, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 4.0, 7.5 in x 0.4 in x 9.4 in, 24 oz

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Specs: 9.7 in TFT active matrix - Yes, Android 4.0, 1 GB - DDR3 SDRAM, 1 GHz, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11g, 9.5 in x 0.4 in x 7.4 in, 21.5 oz

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: 10.1 in TFT active matrix - Yes, Android 2.3, Telechips Cortex-A8 1 GHz, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 9.8 in x 0.5 in x 7.4 in, 1.4 lbs