PCWorld Staff Favorites of 2011

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PCWorld Staff Favorites of 2011 Here are the laptops, printers, phones, tablets, and other gear that the PCWorld editors really liked this year. Tell us if you agree with these top picks. - Zohra Ashpari, PCWorld Tablet News & Opinion Samsung Uses Apple Lawsuit to Hype Galaxy Tablet An ad in the Sydney Morning Herald proclaims that the Galaxy Tab is "the tablet Apple tried to stop." Share: iPad 3: What We Know So Far Watch for a beefier processor, sleeker display, and perhaps a smaller sibling -- but when? Share: 2012: The Year of the Tablet (Finally)? It seems like every year is predicted to be the "year of the tablet," yet rivals come and go and the market remains a virtual monopoly for the Apple iPad. Share: Latest Tablet News 5 Apps Banned from Apple's App Store in 2011 Google's 'Let it Snow' and Hanukkah Easter Eggs Celebrate Holidays Amazon Vows to Fix Flaws in Kindle Fire The Biggest Tech Fails and Flops of 2011 App Internet and Mobile Devices to Drive Massive Technology Demands in 2012 Kindle Fire Customers' Biggest Complaints Actual Kindle Sales Figures: More Than 3 Million Sold So Far PCWorld Staff Favorites of 2011 More Tablet News, Reviews, and Tips Tablets on PCWorld.com Get the latest tablet reviews, buying advice, and tips. PCW Shop & Compare Browse great deals on tablets from Apple, Asus, HP, Motorola, Samsung, and other manufacturers. Android Apps Does your tablet run on Android? Then you're in luck. Browse our extensive collection of Android app reviews. Browse the Latest Tech Deals Visit PCWorld's new PriceGrabber Deals page for price drops, promotions, and coupon codes. The Future of 3D Gaming Read the latest updates on the gaming revolution. Read more. 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