Asus VivoTab Smart Review
You'll be able to do more with the Asus VivoTab Smart than with an iPad since it runs full Windows 8, but not speedily and not without some frustrations with the interface.
Dell XPS 10 Review
Dell's XPS 10 Tablet is a Windows RT mobile device that can evolve into a laptop, thanks to its keyboard dock. Dressed to the nines in a coat of black soft-touch paint, is the XPS 10 ready for work?
Kobo Arc Review
The Kobo Arc's paired down hardware keeps costs low, and its well-designed Android skin makes interacting with it fun. Yet unlike the Amazon and Barnes & Noble's tablets, owners aren't limited to one store for e-books, apps, or media.
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 Review
The Kindle Fire HD 8.9 is a good tablet for people deeply invested in Amazon's products and services, just like the 7-inch model. But even though the $300 price tag is low, that doesn't excuse the device's performance issues and uninspiring design.
Microsoft Surface Pro Review
Microsoft is now a PC hardware vendor, and its first product is the Surface Pro. This tiny 10.6-inch hybrid is sold individually as a tablet but can be used with a detachable keyboard for the full PC experience. It’s a unique design, but it leaves us wondering what’s the point?
Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 Review
Lenovo’s back with its second iteration of its ThinkPad tablet. Ditching Android for Windows 8, is this tablet able to contend with Microsoft’s Surface Pro, Apple’s iPad, or Google’s Nexus 10?
Barnes & Noble Nook HD Review
Barnes & Noble's Nook HD is a contender on many levels. It's not the tablet for everyone, but for people who devour books, magazines, catalogs, and more, it's a better choice than it's nearest competition.
Acer Iconia Tab W700 Review
Acer’s new Iconia W700 is a powerful Windows 8 tablet that can transform into a miniature all-in-one computer. Is this the product that puts the PC back in “post-PC era,” or is it a patchwork of ideas that don’t quite fit together? Actually, it’s both.
Google Nexus 10 Review
The Nexus 10 is Google’s attempt to refine and fix the 10.1-inch Android tablet, but is it worth the $400 price tag?
Apple iPad Mini Review
We examine the iPad mini, Apple’s first attempt at creating a smaller iPad to compete with the likes of the Kindle Fire and Nexus 7. Does it have the chops to justify its higher price, though?
Microsoft Surface with Windows RT Review
Microsoft builds a tablet so pleasant to use that, at times, we forgot about the current limitations of Windows RT. But is it worth the high asking price?
ASUS Vivo Tab RT Review
The Asus Vivo Tab is one of the first devices to come out running Windows RT, the tablet version of Windows 8, but is it worth the $600 price tag?
Lenovo IdeaTab A2109 Review
We review the Lenovo IdeaTab A2109, a good mid-sized tablet with a lot going for it. Unfortunately, a few nagging performance issues prevent it from being one of our favorites.
Lenovo Ideatab S2110 Review
Lenovo's IdeaTab S2110 combines with a keyboard dock for greater productivity, but sluggish performance knocks the tablet down a peg or two.
Sony Xperia Tablet S Review
The Xperia Tablet S is Sony’s second big push into the tablet space, but manufacturing issues may hurt it.
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 Review
Amazon’s new Kindle Fire HD has a great price, but doesn’t fix many of the original Fire’s problems.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Review
The S Pen is great and its processor is fast, but the Galaxy Note 10.1 fails to make its mark.
Lenovo IdeaTab S2109 Review
Lenovo’s IdeaTab S2109 emulates the form factor of the iPad, but feels like a cheap imitation.
Google Nexus 7 Review
The Nexus 7 delivers more than what you'd expect for its $200 price and has some great new features.
Acer Iconia Tab A700 Review
The Acer Iconia Tab model A700 is another strong Ice Cream tablet from Acer, but has little to differentiate it from the slew of other tablets in the marketplace.
Toshiba Excite 7.7 Review
Toshiba’s Excite 7.7 tablet delights with a compact size, plenty of power and a gorgeous AMOLED screen, but can’t compete on price.
ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity Review
Asus tries to walk the line between tablets and laptop PCs again with the high-res Asus Transformer Pad Infinity, but still falls a bit short.
Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet Review
Our review of the Nook Tablet, Barnes & Noble's second foray into the 7-inch tablet world and first attempt to fend off Amazon's Kindle Fire.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 Review
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 somehow becomes larger than its predecessor while barely changing hardware at all, leaving potential buyers to scratch their heads on the necessity of an upgrade.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 LTE Review
Samsung new Galaxy Tab 7.7 is super thin, light, and features an amazing AMOLED screen, but does it live up to its expensive price tag?
Acer Iconia Tab A200 Review
Acer has ton of tablets and makes them available for inexpensive prices. The newest Iconia A200 is no different with its 10.1-inch screen and running the Android 3.2 operating system.
Apple iPad (2012) Review
The 2012 refresh of Apple’s iPad brings a quantum leap forward in display technology along with 4G connection speeds and more processing horsepower, keeping it a step ahead of most Android competitors.
Motorola Xyboard 8.2 Review
We review the Xyboard 8.2, Motorola and Verizon's miniature sequel to the failed Xoom. Is it an improvement, or does Motorola need to rethink its mobile strategy?
Motorola Xyboard 10.1 Review
We review the Motorola Xyboard 10.1, the sequel to the failed Xoom. Find out if it's an improvement, or if Motorola needs to rethink its tablet strategy.
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Frustrated by how quickly your favorite mobile gadgets die? Follow these simple tips to get longer battery life out of your Android phone or tablet.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus Review
Review: The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus offers a sleek Android experience in a portable form factor, though its small size can also get a little cramped.
Amazon Kindle Fire Review
Review: The Amazon Kindle Fire strips out frivolous tablet features in favor of a low price, ease of use and outstanding content.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Review
Review: The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 comes closer than any other Android tablet to rivaling Apple’s iPad 2.
Lenovo IdeaPad K1 Review
Review: The IdeaPad K1, Lenovo's first Android Honeycomb tablet, does mostly everything well but offers nothing exceptional to set it apart from a crowded Android tablet market.
Section Editor, Mobile
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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