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Tablets are getting more diverse, with several adding new features we hadn't seen in earlier models. The question is, are those features worth thinking about, or do the "traditional" models (OK, it's a little too soon to call any tablet traditional) such as the Apple iPad and Samsung Galaxy Tab remain your best choices?
For example, there's the Asus Eee Pad Transformer, a tablet that lets you add a keyboard to turn it into a netbook/tablet combo. And if you're an artist, or if you like adding handwritten notes to Web sites, documents, and books, the HTC Flyer might be of interest to you: It offers a stylus option ($80) for doing that and more.
Samsung's launch of a the 10.1-inch Galaxy Tab spurred lots of interest. We do think it's a worthy competitor to the iPad, but don't let the screen size—10.1 inches vs. the iPad's 9.7-inch display—fool you into thinking the Tab is much bigger. In fact, the actual area of display space is about the same, as is the price.
Our tablet computer Ratings (available to subscribers) will help you sort through all the issues. We'll help you figure out whether the 3D capabilities of the T-Mobile G-Slate justify the premium $800 price, whether the RIM BlackBerry PlayBook is a good choice for BlackBerry smart-phone users, and whether the standard bearer—the Apple iPad—is still the best choice.
—Donna L. Tapellini
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