4. Barnes & Noble Nook HD
The Nook HD is a dark-horse candidate in the tablet race, battling tech titans Amazon, Apple, and Google. The good news: The Nook HD is a worthy contender. Featuring a stunning display—the highest resolution in its class—and a slim and light design, the Nook HD also sports dual stereo speakers and is great for watching movies and TV shows. Prices start at $199 for an 8GB model or just $30 more for the 16GB unit. Unlike the Kindle Fire HD, there are no ads on the Nook’s main screen or screensaver.
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