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Resurrecting this thread...
Haven't bought anything yet as I'm debating the compromises involved in every available option. Big dilemma over screen size. 7" definitely too small for me. 8" perfect for portability but 10" would be better in many cases (magazines, etc).
I've been considering one of the Asus Transformer Pads with Android. There are some reasonably cheap refurbished models, and I like the idea of the keyboard dock, but the tablet itself is on the heavy side (similar to iPad 3 & 4).
Another strong contender is the Sony Xperia Z 10.1. I like the water resistance since I wouldn't have to worry about dew if I used it in the field. If it drops in price after Christmas it might be hard to resist.
However, despite the variety of Android offerings, I keep coming back to the iPad Air. But $699 for the 32GB model is a bit steep.
Maybe I need to wait until the Air starts appearing in the refurbished section of the store. Patience not one of my virtues though...
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