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Apple iPad 2
For many, the iPad is still the king of the tablet world with its vast app library and unique cover accessory. With both wifi and 3G options, it looks to be a hot seller this holiday season. (Starts at $519, store.apple.com/ca/) But there are alternatives...
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Tablet war: iPad vs. 7 alternatives

Tablets come in all shapes and sizes, platforms and — perhaps most critically — price points

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A conference attendee examines the BlackBerry PlayBook during its launch in Mumbai June 22, 2011.

The ultimate cheap tablet buyer’s guide

There is no tablet market: There’s an iPad market, and then there’s an everything else market; This is a guide to everything else

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Kindle Fire
The Kindle Fire is in many ways a poor man's iPad. At $200, Amazon's full-colour tablet comes with a clean, well-designed user interface that makes it easy to quickly access books, music, video, apps and the Web. There's also very little lag when it comes to the touchscreen (in fact, it might be a little too responsive). The only real downsides are weight – it's a little on the heavy side for a 7-inch tablet – and the fact that, like Apple, Amazon tries pretty hard to keep you purchasing all your media through its own store. If you're looking for a cheap tablet that's particularly well-suited for reading electronic books, the Kindle Fire is probably your best bet. (Not yet available in Canada)

Review: Kindle Fire a decent and polished tablet at a bargain price

Anyone who wants a tablet and can afford an iPad is buying an iPad; if that’s not you it might be worth waiting for the Fire to come to Canada

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The POP Phone acts like a traditional telephone handset, and is designed to look like one too
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11 nifty gizmos for geeks

Show your love for nerdy awesomeness with this array of gadgets

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The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet's broad range of physical features confers some undeniably useful advantages, especially in a work environment, but it also makes the slate a bit chubby. Measuring 10.3 millimetres thick and weighing a minimum of 715 grams, you’ll feel its presence in your purse or briefcase.

Lenovo’s ThinkPad Tablet designed for serious business

It’s not as sleek and sexy as some consumer tabs, but it features security and control features that corporate IT departments will want

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The MacBook Air, one of the most attractive machines the company has ever released

Ultrabook showdown: Whose is thinnest, best of all?

With skinny machines featuring beefy performance and premium pricing, getting the details right makes the difference

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Kindle Touch ($139 USD; Amazon.com)
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6 eReaders for the bookworm on your list

You won't want to put down these slim and lightweight devices

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Screenshot of Skimble Workout Trainer
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Track your next workout with these fitness gizmos

A quick rundown of our favourite fitness tech tools, both hardware and software, free and paid

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Cool and useful wallets, shells, add-ons and customizations for your smartphone or tablet
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12 cool cases and accessories

Cool and useful wallets, shells, add-ons and customizations for your smartphone or tablet

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Powercup 200-watt inverter converts car battery power to two standard AC plugs, and one USB. Fits snugly into standard cupholders
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8 geeky gadgets for your car

Lost keys? Road trip iPod running out of juice? Check engine light on? Consider these doohickeys for drivers