Best known for its bargain HDTVs, Vizio has gotten into the slate game with an that runs Android. Model VTAB1008 (catchy name) has a front-facing camera for video chat, and it functions as a universal remote for home theater devices. Vizio's slate has only 4GB of internal storage--and only 2GB of that is user accessible--but the integrated MicroSD slot holds a memory card up to 32GB in size.

3) Acer 7-inch tablet ($330)

Acer recently started shipping the , a 7-inch tablet the company says is first to run , which is optimized for smaller tablets. The A100 has a rear-facing 5-megapixel camera, and a front-facing 2-megapixel camera. Its HDMI port is handy for displaying images on an HDTV.

4) Samsung Galaxy Tab 7-inch ($350)

The Wi-Fi-only version of is ripe for an upgrade--it's still running Android 2.2--but this lightweight slate has a lot going for it. For starters, it's easy to hold with one hand. For e-bookworms, that's a big advantage, as larger, iPad-sized slates are often tiring to hold for extended periods of time. The 7-inch Galaxy Tab has both a front (1.3-megapixel) and rear (3-megapixel) camera.