About Computers: Tablet Wars: a 3-Way Smackdown!

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Computers From Paul Gil, your About Computers Editor I *was* planning to hold out for the new Asus Transformer Prime tablet in December, but there are 3 cheaper tablets that have really caught my eye. Both the Nook and the Fire are definitely the cat's meow for price point, while the Galaxy Tab 7 Plus could be a good travel mate for the train. Aaaargh... which tablet should I get? Smackdown! The Nook, the Kindle Fire, and the Galaxy Tab! With almost as much fury as mixed martial arts, these 3 tablets fight for your user affection. Will the new Amazon Kindle Fire set you ablaze with joy? Will the Barnes & Noble Nook earn a spot on your bedside table? Or will the Galaxy Tab become your sidekick on the train? About.com compares these 3 contenders in a techno-smackdown here... See More About:  kindles  android  android tablets 10 Tips for Shopping Safely Online Did you know that you can actually reduce your risk exposure by using credit cards for online purchases? Do you take 2 minutes to check the BBB before you click 'checkout' on a website? These are just some of the intelligent techniques that make online shopping safer. Here are 10 smart things that online shoppers do... See More About:  online shopping safety  Reader Favorites: The Best Online Radio Stations Do you like ambient techno or alternative jazz fusion? Maybe you like symphonic metal or grunge emo? Whichever your music taste, here is a compelling list of listener suggestions: the Best Online Radio Stations on the Web... See More About:  p2p  internet radio  bandwidth Hacking Your Home to Save Money 'Hacking' is about modifying or manipulating objects to your advantage. While commonly used to describe computer intruders and identity thieves, hacking can also describes when you and I change our surroundings. For example: did you know that you can hack your dishwasher and printer to save money? About.com explains unusual hacks here... See More About:  money saving tips  hacking  Computers Ads Tablet PC Tablet Laptop Tablet Computers Desktop Computers Touch Screen Tablet Featured Articles The Best Cheap Cell Phones Meet the Galaxy Tab 7 Plus! Gliftex: an Inspiration Tool for Graphic Designers? Gaming Mice: Choose Your Weapon 7 Tips to Choosing a Content Management System Use a Twitter Client to Turbo-Charge Your Tweeting   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Computers newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement