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The best tablet can be a portable TV screen around the house and a way to get light work done away from your desk. Tablets are not essential, but are nice to have around. With a wealth of apps for drawing, painting, and making music, they’re also a great outlet for creative impulses.
The iPad’s ease of use and best-in-breed software make it the obvious choice for most people—that's why our top pick is the

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