Best Android tablets: February 2016 edition

Looking to buy a new Android tablet? Want to know what the best tablets out there currently are? Looking for the "iPad" of Android tablets? read on!

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I've distilled all the manufacturers and models available down to seven tablets from Sony, Google, Nvidia, Amazon, Dell and Samsung that I think are the very best tablets currently available.

Best Android tablets: February 2016 edition

All of these Android tablets are on par with the iPad for quality, performance, and prestige, and all will help you get work done when you are away from your desk.

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