Nine real iPad alternatives

These products have features missing in the iPad and they're slated to ship this year

Even since Apple released its "magical and revolutionary" iPad, other vendors have been scrambling to deliver products that go Apple one better. Here are nine that are expected to hit the stores this year. They feature multi-touch screens that are larger than the iPad's 9.7-inch screen. And while they might not have Apple's buzz, they do offer capabilities not available in the current version of the iPad.

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