While it's still an impressive device, Apple presented it as the new state-of-the-art in the small tablet space -- but it's not. The Nexus 7 offers a higher-resolution display and superior hardware, which most would consider key points for a tablet.

What's more, it offers those advantages while costing $80 less, when similarly equipped. (16GB storage, Wi-Fi only.) To many users, Apple's superior app ecosystem and stylish design will be worth the extra dough and 18-month-old internals. However, the company can't really be said to have conquered the small tablet market with cheaper, more powerful rivals like the Nexus 7 already in place.

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