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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 18 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Nexus 10's superior design and swift performance make it one of the best Android tablets to date. Read review

Specs: 10.055 in, Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, 2 GB, A15, Bluetooth, NFC, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 263.9 mm x 8.9 mm x 177.6 mm, 603 g

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 29 reviews

The Bottom Line: The latest iPad adds several tweaks and improvements to secure its position at the top of the tablet heap. It's better all around, but third-gen owners need not apply. Read review

Specs: 9.7 in, TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes, Apple iOS, Apple A6X, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 4.0, 7.31 in x 0.37 in x 9.5 in, 1.44 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 18 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700 combines an already proven design with a better camera, a faster processor, and a beautiful screen. Read review

Specs: 10.1 in, TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes, Android 4.0, 1 GB, 1.5 GHz, NVIDIA Tegra 3, Bluetooth 2.1, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, 10.4 in x 0.3 in x 7.1 in, 21.1 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 76 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you're an early adopter willing to forget everything you know about navigating a computer, the Surface tablet could replace your laptop. Everyone else: wait for more apps. Read review

Specs: 10.6 in, Color TFT active matrix - Yes, Microsoft Windows RT, 2 GB, NVIDIA Tegra 3, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, 9.3 mm, 10.8 in 6.8 in, 676 g

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 is the best Samsung tablet yet. If you can get over its somewhat high price, it's a sound Android tablet investment. Read review

Specs: 10.1 in, TFT active matrix - Yes, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, 2 GB, 1.4 GHz, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, 10.11 in x 0.35 in x 6.9 in, 1.29 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: A better tablet now than it was last year, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (Verizon Wireless) is unfortunately still too expensive for most. Read review

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

The Bottom Line: With its Xperia Tablet Z, Sony offers a thin, light, fully functional premium Android tablet that just so happens to be waterproof. Read review

Specs: 10 in, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 2 GB, Qualcomm, 0.27 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 82 reviews

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: 9.7 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes, 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

• 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: With its vivid screen, sturdy build, and sleek user interface, the Asus Vivo Tab RT is an excellent tablet in its own right -- but it can't beat the innovative Microsoft Surface RT. Read review

Specs: 10.1 in, TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes, Microsoft Windows RT, 2 GB, NVidia Tegra 3, 1.3 GHz, Bluetooth 4.0, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, NFC, 10.3 in x 0.3 in x 6.7 in, 18.5 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 63 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: 10.1 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes, Android 3.2 (Honeycomb), 1 GB - LPDDR2 SDRAM, NVIDIA Tegra 3, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11g, 10.4 in x 0.3 in x 7.1 in, 1.3 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 72 reviews

The Bottom Line: Sleek, sexy, and light, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 gets as close to the iPad 2 as any Android tablet before it. Read review

Specs: 10.1 in, TFT active matrix, Android 3.1 (Honeycomb), 1 GB, NVidia Tegra 2 1 GHz, IEEE 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, 6.71 in x 0.43 in x 9.69 in, 1.32 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

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: 9.7 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes, Apple iOS 5, Apple A5 1 GHz, IEEE 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, 7.3 in x 0.4 in x 9.5 in, 21.4 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 145 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: 9.7 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes, Apple iOS 5, Apple A5 1 GHz, IEEE 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, 7.3 in x 0.4 in x 9.5 in, 21.2 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Acer Iconia Tab A700 overreaches with its high-res screen and is ultimately outclassed by tablets that offer better experiences for the money. Read review

Specs: 10.1 in, TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, 1 GB, DDR2 SDRAM, NVidia 1.3 GHz, Tegra 3, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, 260 mm x 10.95 mm x 175 mm, 23.5 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 21 reviews

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

Specs: 10.1 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes, 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, 1.6 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 is the best Samsung tablet yet. If you can get over its somewhat high price, it's a sound Android tablet investment. Read review

Specs: 10.1 in TFT active matrix - Yes, Android 4.0, 2 GB, Cortex-A9 1.4 GHz, IEEE 802.11n, IrDA, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 4.0, 10.3 in x 0.4 in x 7.1 in, 21 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: 10.1 in TFT active matrix - Yes, Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), 2 GB, Cortex-A9 1.4 GHz, IEEE 802.11n, IrDA, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 4.0, 10.3 in x 0.4 in x 7.1 in, 21 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Lenovo IdeaTab S2110A offers a great-looking screen and fast gaming performance, but comes up short in build quality and features. Read review

Specs: 10.1 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes, Android 4.0, 1 GB - LPDDR2 SDRAM, QUALCOMM Snapdragon APQ8060A 1.5 GHz, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 4.0, 10.2 in x 0.3 in x 7 in, 20.5 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.5 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The T-Mobile SpringBoard has the performance and features to rival most small tablets, but the price is a bit hard to swallow. Read review

Specs: 7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Asus Eee Pad Transformer is a low-price, quality Android tablet with useful options. Read review

Specs: 10.1 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes, Android 3.x (Honeycomb), 1 GB - DDR2 SDRAM, NVIDIA Tegra 2 1 GHz, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11g, 10.7 in x 0.5 in x 6.7 in, 1.5 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: 8 in TFT active matrix - Yes, Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), 2 GB, Cortex-A9 1.6 GHz, IEEE 802.11n, IrDA, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 4.0, 8.3 in x 0.3 in x 5.4 in, 11.7 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 181 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 iOS 4, Apple A4 1 GHz, IEEE 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, 7.5 in x 0.5 in x 9.6 in, 1.6 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Toshiba Excite 10 provides Tegra 3 performance and huge expandable memory potential, but is priced a bit too high compared with other tablets. Read review

Specs: 10.1 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes, Android 4.0, 1 GB - DDR3L SDRAM, NVIDIA Tegra 3, IEEE 802.11n, Bluetooth 3.0, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 7 in x 0.4 in x 10.3 in, 1.3 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

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

Specs: 10.1 in TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes, Microsoft Windows RT, 2 GB - DDR3L SDRAM, NVIDIA Tegra 3 1.3 GHz, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, NFC, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 4.0, 10.3 in x 0.3 in x 6.7 in, 19.2 oz

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

Specs: 10.055 in, Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, 2 GB, A15, Bluetooth, NFC, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 263.9 mm x 8.9 mm x 177.6 mm, 603 g