Monday, October 20, 2014

Editor's Pick: Tablet Wars: The iPad Drifts Toward Mediocrity


Rob Enderle
10/20/14 6:26 AM PT
There have been a lot of interesting tablets launched over the last month, but Apple -- the primary driver in this market -- didn't launch one of them. Part of its problem was that it accidentally leaked the tablet specs before the announcement, removing much of a chance for excitement. Leaks aside, many of the products from others seem far more exciting this quarter. I'll explain, and then close with my product of the week: the new Sonos Boost. [More...]

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