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How do the best eReaders from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo stack up?

Five years after the release of the first Kindle, eReaders are still going strong. Despite the threat from tablets, many customers still love e-ink screens. If you're wanting to get in on the fun, the choices can be overwhelming. Let us help – with our 2012 eReader Comparison Guide.  Read More

How does the Kindle Fire HD 8.9' compare to the Nexus 7?

The budget tablet market is getting crowded. Ruled last year by Amazon, it now hosts products from Apple, Asus, Barnes & Noble, and Samsung. Amazon alone released three Kindle tablets this year, and they all start at under US$300. How does the best of those - the Kindle Fire HD 8.9" - compare to the Nexus 7?  Read More

How does the Kindle Fire HD 8.9 compare to the iPad?

When something is a success, it tends to breed. The original Kindle Fire was a phenomenon, and now it has a family. At the risk of over-complicating things, Amazon released three different Kindle Fires this year. The latest and greatest is the Kindle Fire HD 8.9". How does it compare to the market-leading iPad? Read on.  Read More

How does the HTC Droid DNA compare to the Nexus 4?

Android phones often compete on "bigger, better, faster, stronger." This has led to giant phones with blazing-fast processors. Sharp displays are also the norm, but HTC is gambling that you'll want even more. The Droid DNA has the same resolution as a 1080p TV. Is it really a breakthrough, or are you better off with the Nexus 4?  Read More

How does the Nexus 10 compare to Microsoft Surface RT?

Apple has owned the 10-inch tablet market. Budget slates have done well on the low end, but other full-sized tablets have been utterly dominated by the iPad. Samsung, Google, and Microsoft hope to change that. Surface RT and Nexus 10 are the most compelling full-sized iPad challengers yet. How do they stack up?  Read More

How does the Nook HD compare to the Nexus 7?

This holiday season, there are many budget tablets competing for your attention. Barnes & Noble is back with the Nook HD, while Google and Asus have changed the game with the excellent Nexus 7. How do the two devices compare?  Read More

How does Amazon's Kindle Fire HD (7') compare to the Nook HD?

We can thank Amazon and Barnes & Noble for making tablets more affordable. B&N created the cheap seven-inch tablet with 2010's Nook Color. Amazon took the concept to new levels with last year's Kindle Fire. Now the two companies are back with improved models. How does the Nook HD compare to the Kindle Fire HD? Let's take a look.  Read More

How do 2012's best smartphones stack up?

In just five years, smartphones have gone from expensive novelties to fundamental parts of our lives. If you're shopping for a new smartphone, the choices can be daunting. How do you sort through the mess? Our 2012 Smartphone Comparison Guide is designed to help you decide which model is best for you.  Read More

How does the iPad mini compare to the iPod touch 5G?

When Apple announced the first iPad, many joked that it was a big iPod touch. Now that the iPad mini is here, some are reviving that old line. How big of a difference is there between a small tablet and a phone-less iPhone? Let's take a look, and see how the iPad mini compares to the 5th-generation iPod touch.  Read More

How does the Nexus 4 compare to the reigning Android monarch, the Samsung Galaxy S III?

Does Android have a new King? This title is usually passed by default to the latest Nexus phone, but the Nexus 4 isn't usual. Though it's a top-of-the-line handset, Google and LG made a few trade-offs. How does the Nexus 4 compare to the reigning Android monarch, the Samsung Galaxy S III? Let's take a look …  Read More

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