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| Product | Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 | Google Nexus 7 (16GB)  | Google Nexus 10 | Apple iPad (4th generation) | Samsung Galaxy Note 8 |
| Price | $269.00 | $199.00 to $251.86 | $399.00 | $472.99 to $529.99 | MSRP: $399.00 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4.5 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 3 stars | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | November 13, 2012 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | If you're looking for a pure media consumption experience, the
Kindle Fire HD 8.9 delivers better than any tablet before it. People looking for something more utilitarian, however, will want to look elsewhere. | 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. | The
Nexus 10's superior design and swift performance make it one of the best Android tablets to date. | The latest
iPad adds several tweaks and improvements to secure its position at the top of the tablet heap. It's better all around, but third-gen owners need not apply. | 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. |
| Wireless connectivity | IEEE 802.11n IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11g | Bluetooth NFC Wi-Fi | Bluetooth NFC Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | IEEE 802.11n IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11g Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Weight | 20 oz | 12 oz | 603 g | 1.44 lbs | 0.74 lbs |
| Height | 9.4 in | 4.7 in | 177.6 mm | 9.5 in | Info unavailable |
| OS provided | Info unavailable | Android 4.1 Jelly Bean | Android 4.2 Jelly Bean | Apple iOS | Android 4.2 Jelly Bean |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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| Prices from 1 store |
| MSRP: $399.00 See manufacturer website for availability. |
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