Last weekend a certain company in Cupertino, California began selling a "magical" device it calls the iPad. More than 300,000 of them promptly flew off the shelves and Apple is struggling to keep up with demand in some areas. This hoopla got us wondering about what else is coming in tablet-land. Danny Allen delves into 16 tablets on the horizon that will try to win followers of their own. Check out Slate Wars: 15 Tablets That Could Rival Apple's iPad for specs and operating systems, sizes, weights, and other key features.
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Slate Wars: 15 Tablets That Could Rival Apple's iPad
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News

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Reviews

Apple iPad Delivers on Entertainment, but Lacks Productivity Punch
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iPad as E-Reader: Glaring Problems, Promising Apps
With its reflective display and heavy chassis, the iPad is far from ideal for serious reading, but its selection of e-book apps makes it more versatile than most e-readers.

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Apple iPad Stress Tests
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