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Blackberry CEO: Tablets are doomed!

Blackberry CEO Thorsten Heins has made a bold prediction: He says that tablets don't have much of a future.

Preston Gralla: iPad vs. PC: Sometimes the accepted wisdom is right

It's clear that hardware makers are experimenting far more with Windows devices than Apple is with the iPad. But that does that herald a revival of the PC?

The new faces of tablets

Try this, try that and see what entices customers. That's the mantra for tablet makers that are experimenting with new tablet features in the elusive quest to deliver the next big hit.

Windows 8 tablet alternatives to Microsoft's Surface Pro

Microsoft's Surface Pro tablet with the Windows 8 OS is due to ship on Feb. 9, starting at $899. Surface Pro's early reviews have been mixed, and there are many Windows 8 alternatives already available from Samsung, Acer, Lenovo and Hewlett-Packard.

Make the most of your shiny new tech gift

Is there a new smartphone, tablet or computer in your life? These Computerworld stories can help you get acquainted with new OSes, find great apps and accessories, safely dispose of your old devices and more.

SwiftKey Flow review: The Android keyboard you've been waiting for

SwiftKey Flow combines outstanding word prediction with a top-notch interface and new slide-to-type functionality. Quite simply, typing on Android doesn't get much better than this.

Computerworld's 2012 holiday gift guide

Need some help choosing holiday presents for the technology fans on your gift list? We've rounded up this year's best tech gifts, from tablets and HDTVs to smartphones, laptops and an array of other gadgets and accessories.

Dell XPS 12 review: Does it succeed as both an ultrabook and a tablet?

Dell's new XPS 12 convertible is one of the first Windows 8 computer to work both as an ultrabook and a tablet. But despite a nice design and great display, it may not succeed.

The new business model: Competing with partners!

Whether you blame Google, Microsoft or Apple, the old way of doing business in the mobile market is falling away. Mike Elgan explains why that's not necessarily bad.

Nook HD review: A faster, brighter and better e-reader/tablet

Barnes & Noble's new Nook HD and Nook HD+ ereader/tablets have great displays, improved software and a new video service -- worthy competitors for Amazon's Kindle Fire.

Michael Gartenberg: Looking beneath the Surface

The physical keyboard and inclusion of Office are differentiators that make a straight-up comparison with iPads and Android tablets impossible.

Review: Apple's iPad Mini 'tailor made' for those who think light

Apple's new iPad Mini delivers a full-fledged iPad experience in a smaller package, making it an ideal option for those who have been wanting a more diminutive Apple tablet, says Michael deAgonia.

Apple aims to stay atop tablet mountain

Apple has already sold 100 million iPads and the rollout this week of the iPad Mini will only add fuel to that fire, says columnist Ryan Faas.

iPad mini first look: Tiny, light but not perfect

The iPad mini doesn't arrive in stores until November 2, but we got to spend some time with one on Tuesday after Apple's media event at the California Theater in San Jose. Our conclusion: Yes, it's a small iPad--but there's more (and less) to it than that. Here are our hands-on impressions.

Surface RT review: Microsoft's bid for a thing of its own

Microsoft has introduced its new Surface RT tablet in an attempt to create a product that will stand out in a crowded consumer marketplace. How well does it succeed?

Apple plays hardball with iPad Mini reveal

In staging an Apple event on Tuesday to unveil the long-awaited iPad Mini, Apple is poised to steal a lot of Microsoft's Windows 8 launch thunder. That's symbolic of a confident Apple, says columnist Ryan Faas.

How it works: The technology of touch screens

Take a look at the technology of mobile touch screen displays -- resistive vs. capacitive, single-touch vs. multitouch and how companies are working to reduce weight while improving quality.

Kindle Fire HD review: A better Kindle, but not a better tablet

Amazon's newest Kindle, the 7-in. Kindle Fire HD, is a great buy if you're an Amazon customer, but it falls short as a general-purpose tablet.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 review: Testing the stylus-toting tablet

Samsung's Galaxy Note 10.1 is all about the S Pen -- but is a standout stylus enough to make up for an otherwise middling tablet?

Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols: Are Android tablets ready to take on the iPad?

The Nexus 7 seems to be taking off among consumers, but the real game-changer is Android 4.1, known as Jelly Bean.