At long last, the iPad has competition.
For the first time, holiday shoppers looking for a great tablet — perhaps today, Cyber Monday, when online merchants stage their own virtual version of Black Friday — have an array of options. Of course, Apple's excellent tablets are still in the mix, as you'll see from my picks for this season's tablet best bets:
Kindle Fire HDX, ($229 and up, Amazon.com)
This 7-inch HD tablet with quad-core processor and a front-facing HD camera is Amazon's best yet. Pair it with an Amazon Prime subscription, which features tons of streaming videos. The "mayday button" will bring up a live customer service representative. And yes, they're as friendly as advertised. Who it's for: Tablet newbies. Tip: The LTE version from AT&T or Verizon bumps the price to $344.
Asus Nexus 7 2nd generation ($229 and up, Amazon.com)
At just 0.64 pounds and with nine hours of HD video playback, this is the Wi-Fi-only Android tablet to buy. It's got sharp resolution at 323 pixels-per-inch, and allows you to restrict what your kids do. Who it's for: Children, teens and tweens. Tip: The LTE version from T-Mobile or AT&T hikes the price to $349.
Nokia Lumia 2520 (AT&T, Verizon, $399 with two-year-contract; $499 without contract)
This gorgeous 10-inch tablet runs Windows 8.1 RT, a lighter version of the full operating system, includes super-fast charging capability, full Microsoft Office and allows you to increase storage with a microSD card. Who it's for: The few savvy tech gurus who own a Nokia Lumia smartphone and heavy users of Microsoft Office or SkyDrive cloud storage. Tip: Order one by today and receive a free Nokia Power keyboard and battery extender cover, normally $149, making this product a virtual steal.
Lenovo IdeaTab Miix2, 8-inch 32 GB tablet ($299, Amazon.com)
If the Lumia tablet seems too large, consider the Miix2. It's two inches smaller, runs the full version of Windows 8.1 and includes Microsoft Office Home and Student Edition. Who it's for: Anyone looking for an ultra-portable productivity tablet, such as a frequently traveling student. Tip: This is a Wi-Fi-only offering.
Apple iPad Air ($499 and up, various retailers)
If you're looking for the prettiest tablet around, this is still it. Beautifully designed but not the best value, the iPad Air features iOS 7, which has improved with downloadable updates. Who it's for: Hipsters and Apple-lovers, trendy teens, designers and those without price sensitivity. Tip: Check out trade-in programs from Gazelle, Target and others that give you money for your old Apple device.
Apple iPad mini with Retina display ($399 and up)
This is the iPad Air stuffed into a body that's about an inch-and-a-half smaller on both sides. Who it's for: Same as above, but they use the iPad heavily as an e-reader. Tip: You might be tempted by the old iPad mini for $100 less, but it's a much slower device that is fast depreciating in value.
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