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Tablets Tablet reviews and buying advice from expert Melissa Perenson.

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  • How to Buy a Tablet A flurry of tablets are already out there, with many more on the way. We tell you what to consider--before you buy.

Melissa's Status Updated: 1 week ago

I remain frustrated by both Android and iOS--each for different reasons. Windows 8 tablets could step up to the plate, but until Win8 tablets arrive, that remains merely a theory, not a reality.
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