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Acer Iconia One 7 review

We review Acer’s $130 Android tablet. Comfortable in the hand and available in several colors, it’s one of the nicer low-priced tablets we’ve used.
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Acer Iconia A1-830 review

We review Acer’s A1-830, a $180 Android tablet that isn’t afraid to ape the iPad’s good looks.
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Dell Venue 8 Pro Review

We review Dell’s 8-inch Intel-powered Windows 8.1 tablet. It has a nice screen and feels solid. But you’ll have to pay extra for pen input, and Windows still has a few problems on the tablet front.
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Nokia Lumia 2520 review

We review the Lumia 2520, Nokia’s first and likely last Windows RT tablet. Find out how it stacks up against other tablets and the Surface 2.
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Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1 review

Heavy and thick, the ToughPad FZ-G1 is the tablet to have when the going gets rough
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Dell Venue 8 review

Dell created a decent, middle of the road Android tablet in the Venue 8 that won't wow shoppers but is good value for the price.
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Apple iPad Mini 2 review

The new iPad Mini is here and we’ve got a full review. Whether you’re considering an upgrade or choosing a tablet for the holidays, this review will guide you on Apple’s new iPad.
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Lenovo Yoga Tablet 10 review

Lenovo tries hard to make a hit tablet with the Yoga Tablet, but misses the mark when it comes to software.
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Lenovo Yoga Tablet 8 review

Lenovo tries hard to make a hit tablet with the Yoga Tablet, but misses the mark when it comes to software.
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Microsoft Surface 2 review

We review the Microsoft Surface 2, one of the only new Windows RT 8.1 tablets that will hit shelves this year. Is it worth the $450 asking price? Find out here.
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LG G Pad 8.3 review

We review LG’s first tablet in a couple years. Does the LG G Pad 8.3 have what it takes to compete with Apple’s iPad Mini and Google’s Nexus 7?
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Amazon Kindle Fire HDX review

We review Amazon’s Kindle Fire HDX. Snappy performance and a newbie-friendly Mayday feature make it a nice first tablet, but its exterior design leaves a lot to be desired. And app selection is still pretty weak compared to Google or Apple alternatives.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) review

We review Samsung’s Galaxy Note 101.1 2014 Edition and find it much improved inside and out. But its appeal is lessened by its high price and stuttering performance.
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Hands On: The Pro 2 is a faster, more powerful Surface (but it’s still a Surface)

We go hands on with the Microsoft Surface Pro 2, which is an improvement over its predecessor in many ways, but still suffers when it comes to comfort, weight, and price.
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Hands on: Kobo’s Arc10 HD feels underpowered and overpriced

For $400, Kobo’s Arc10 moves too slow and feels too buggy beside competitors like Google’s Nexus 7, which sells for less and feels far faster. Is there any way it can succeed?
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Asus Memo Pad HD 7 review

We review the Memo Pad HD 7, Asus’s best stab at a truly affordable tablet, and we like what we see. The HD 7 competes well with the Nexus 7 and other budget tablets.
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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 review

We review the Lenovo A1000. Does Lenovo have what it takes to compete in the budget tablet market with Google’s Nexus 7 and the Kindle Fire?
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Toshiba Excite Write review

We review the Excite Write, Toshiba’s $600 attempt to compete with Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8.0. Is it the new best tablet for writing?
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Google Nexus 7 (2013) review

We review Google’s new Nexus 7, it’s second foray into the 7-inch tablet market. Find out how the new tablet stacks up against Apple’s iPad Mini.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 (8-inch) review

Though the Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 is more expensive than other small Android tablets, it more than justifies its higher price with a beautiful display, great design, and wealth of features.

Smart Devices SmartQ U7 Review

We review the SmartDevice SmartQ U7, the first tablet we’ve ever used with a built-in projector. But can a projector make up for a steep price tag?
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Hands-on: XO Tablet hopes to bring affordable computing to kids

The XO Tablet is an Android slate for kids with a low price and a high concept. The interface is designed to help kids explore their interests and combine education and fun in a way that isn't patronizing.

HP Slate 7 Review

For $170 you could buy the HP Slate 7, but it has drawbacks. You could spend $30 more and get a tablet that better balances cost and value.
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Hands On: Samsung challenges the Surface Pro with Ativ Tab 3, ‘world’s thinnest tablet’

Touted as 'the world's thinnest tablet,' at 8.2mm thin, the Samsung Tab 3 is perfect for S Pen fans looking for a laptop-like tablet that can run full Win8.
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Hands on: Samsung’s Ativ Q plays cupid with Android and Windows 8

Samsung has announced the Ativ Q, a convertible tablet/laptop, which uses both Android and Windows 8 operating systems. We got the chance to demo the machine at Samsung's London launch party.

Sony Xperia Tablet Z Review

Sony has had a rough go in the tablet market so far, but hopes to turn its fortunes around with the Xperia Tablet Z, one of the thinnest and lightest tablets we’ve ever used.
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Hands on: $479 HP SlateBook x2 Tegra 4-powered Android tablet hybrid

The HP SlateBook x2 will be one of the first Tegra 4 Android tablets when it ships this summer, and it's shaping up to be a great tablet/notebook hybrid.

Razer Edge Pro Review

Razer’s Edge is the world’s first gaming tablet. Through black magic and dark pacts, the company has managed to stick an Intel Core processor and Nvidia graphics chip into a tablet barely larger than the Surface Pro. Does the impressive hardware lead to an awesome gaming experience, or is the Edge just an expensive novelty?

HP ElitePad 900 Review

The HP ElitePad 900 attempts to be all things to all people. Predictably, that effort comes up short, but the company has still managed to a land one-two combo of portability and quality few Windows tablets can match.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Review

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Review | Samsung's eight-inch Android tablet reclaims the category it helped define from Apple's reigning iPad mini.

Barnes & Noble Nook HD+ Review

The Nook HD+ is for people who want a streamlined, easy-to-use tablet that has the content they want - apps and videos and games - and who want the best platform for digital magazines and books and comics.
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Samsung ATIV Smart PC 700T Review

Samsung's ATIV Smart PC Pro 700T carries a significant price tag and justifies it with good performance, sturdy build, long battery life, and a nice stylus. It raises the bar for Windows 8 tablets, but it's not as if that bar was too high to start.

Sony Vaio Duo 11 Review

There are many visions of what the next generation of computers will look like. These ideas, currently known as convertibles or hybrids, attempt to blend the portability of tablets with the power of PCs. The Duo 11 is Sony’s attempt, but, like the Surface Pro, it was doomed before it left the drawing board.

Dell Latitude 10 Review

The Dell Latitude 10 is a capable Windows 8 tablet that's hindered by slow internal components and a design that isn't in balance.

Joe Maring has been the Section Editor of Digital Trends’ Mobile team since June 2022. He leads a team of 13 writers and editors with the single goal of publishing the best mobile tech content on the Internet. While much of his time is spent planning and editing the work of his section’s amazing contributors, Joe equally loves writing himself — whether he’s digging into wonky AI apps on phones or explaining why you should buy the latest iPhone.

Joe started talking and writing about phones in 2012 with his tech-focused YouTube channel and website, MobileCupOfJoe. He’s contributed to PhoneArena, XDA Developers, and 9to5Google. He held the titles of News Editor and Senior Editor at Android Central between 2017 and 2021. Before joining Digital Trends, Joe was a Senior Writer and Editor for Screen Rant’s tech section.

Throughout his years in this industry, Joe has attended major trade shows such as CES, MWC, and IFA. He’s also appeared on major tech podcasts, including Tech News Weekly, Clockwise, and the Android Police Podcast.

Joe lives in Michigan with his two cats (Minnie and Polo), a very sweet and dumb pit bull/boxer mix (Damon), and Kenn — his partner of 10 years. When he’s not working, you’ll likely find Joe walking a nature trail, reading at his favorite coffee shop, or watching the Lions.

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