SMALL-SCREEN TABLET
GOOGLE NEXUS 7
The Nexus 7’s $229 price is an amazing value, but Google’s flagship tablet would still be a good buy even if it cost more. Its high-res screen is extremely sharp, battery life is long, and the tablet’s body is narrow enough to hold comfortably in one hand. This tablet makes a perfect ereader or backseat entertainment gadget. —SASCHA SEGAN
LARGESCREEN TABLET
APPLE IPAD AIR
The Air isn’t a radical break from Apple’s previous iPads, but it doesn’t need to be. It’s a well-built, slim, and light platform for a terrific range of tablet apps, with an unusually fast processor and a much lighter frame than last year’s model, but with no loss of battery life. As with previous iPads, it’s close to a no-brainer. —SS
IPAD ACCESSORY
BELKIN ULTIMATE KEYBOARD CASE
Keyboard cases for the iPad generally come in either traditional folio or thin-and-light cover styles, but both have their drawbacks. This case splits the difference, combining solid protection, sleek design, and a comfortable keyboard in one terrific package. —EUGENE KIM
EBOOK READER
AMAZON KINDLE PAPERWHITE
Amazon’s revised Paperwhite is faster and more refined than last year’s model, with brighter edge lighting and lots of useful new features. It’s comfortable to hold and lasts for weeks on a battery charge. Plus, Amazon’s ebook store and overall app ecosystem remain the best in the business. —JAMIE LENDINO
