3. Google Nexus 7
Like the Kindle Fire HD, Google’s 7-inch slate boasts a higher screen resolution than the iPad Mini but lower than the Nook HD. Starting at $199 for 8GB of storage, the Nexus 7 is a boon for bargain hunters. The tablet’s Android 4.1 software is well designed and simple to navigate. The Google Play app market boasts more than 600,000 apps, but most of those were designed for smartphones and are scaled up (i.e., magnified) for tablet displays. In short, they’re usable but not as pretty as apps written specifically for the Nexus 7 and other slates that run Android software. Still, the Nexus 7 is an excellent value.
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