While Apple’s iPads dominate the tablet space, it would be wrong to dismiss the many other slabs out there today. Samsung has some of the strongest Android tablets available now; Amazon’s Fire tablets stand out for their affordability; and there are more E Ink devices available today than ever before. While we’re eagerly awaiting the next round of iPads (which we believe will launch sometime early this year), there are plenty of solid slabs to buy right now if you’re in the market for one. After testing dozens of tablets at all different price ranges, we’ve collected our top picks here along with advice on what to look for before you make your next tablet purchase.
Which OS is right for me?
Before you even start looking at specific devices, consider how your new tablet will fit in with the gadgets you already own, and how you plan to use it. For example, if everyone in your house uses Macs and iPhones, it probably doesn’t make a lot of sense to buy an Android tablet, even i
