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Best Android tablets

(Updated May 13, 2013 10:45 AM PDT)

Eric Franklin

Senior Editor

Unlike Apple's closed system of hardware and software, the open-source nature of Google's Android OS makes it inviting for many hardware manufacturers to try their hand at making an Android-based device. That said, it's a system that has been slow to bear fruit when it comes to viable competitors to the Apple iPad, but that seems to be slowly changing.

The following five tablets represent the highest-quality Android-based tablets currently available.

Google Nexus 7 (16GB)

With its excellent design, useful software features, and low starting price, the Nexus 7 is the cheapest way to experience the best that the Android OS has to offer.

Price: $199.00 - $251.86 (check prices)

4 stars Excellent

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Google Nexus 10

The Nexus 10's superior design and swift performance make it one of the best Android tablets to date.

Price: $399.00 (check prices)

4 stars Excellent Read full review

Samsung Galaxy Note 8

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is a stunning tablet with a truly useful stylus, but it's not worth $400 unless you're an artist or prefer pen input.

MSRP: $399.00

4 stars Very good Read full review

Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700 (gray, 32GB)

The Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700 combines an already proven design with a better camera, a faster processor, and a beautiful screen.

Price: $419.95 - $691.94 (check prices)

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Asus Transformer Pad TF300 (16GB)

Though it isn't as thin or as sturdy, the Asus Transformer Pad TF300 delivers Prime levels of performance at a more affordable price.

Price: $345.99 - $548.25 (check prices)

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (16GB)

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 is the best Samsung tablet yet. If you can get over its somewhat high price, it's a sound Android tablet investment.

Price: $447.61 - $499.99 (check prices)

4 stars Very good Read full review

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