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Dell Tablets at Bargain Prices
The Dell Venue 7 is a heck of a buy for a brand-name Android tablet, says Walt Mossberg, but if you can spare more money, you’ll get a better experience in a more expensive small tablet.
Tablet Buyer’s Wi-Fi Goof
Walt answers a question from a reader who unintentionally bought a Wi-Fi-only tablet: Can it be activated for 4G cellular service?
E-Reader vs. iPad
Which is a better reader for all types of light: The Kindle Paperwhite or the iPad?
Speed and Power Packed Into a Thin iPad Air
This new iPad isn’t a radical rethinking of what a tablet can be, but it’s a major improvement on a successful product, says Walt. And it’s the best tablet he’s ever reviewed.
Kindle Fire HDX: A More Helpful Tablet
The most unusual feature of the Kindle Fire HDX is its Mayday button, but a better help system isn’t exactly the prime reason to buy a new tablet.
The Iconia W3: A Windows Tablet Aimed for a Mini Market
With the Iconia W3, an 8-inch tablet that can be easily held with one hand, Acer is making a new attempt to dent the tablet market dominated by Apple’s iPad.
Shut Down or Sleep?
Which is better: Shutting down a computer or putting it in sleep mode? Walt answers a reader’s question.
Dell Laptop Does Flips to Try to Be a Thick Tablet
The latest attempt at a convertible laptop comes from Dell and is especially creative, and even kind of cool, says Walt.
New Flipboard: News and Posts Handpicked and Shared
A new second generation of Flipboard allows users to create and share their own handsome digital magazines with a few clicks and without any design talent required, says Walt.
How Much of a Tablet Can You Get for Under $300?
Walt looks at two large tablets for under $300: the 8.9-inch Kindle Fire HD and the Asus MeMo Pad Smart 10.1.
