Apple iPad Mini: Best Tablets to Buy Now

At the top of our short list is the usual suspect, thanks to the Mini’s wonderfully sharp and colorful 7.9-inch display. At just over a quarter-inch thick and three-quarters of a pound, it’s as comfortable to hold and read as any paperback. An A7 processor makes gaming and video liquid-smooth, while still getting 10-plus hours of battery life. All that and access to the largest and best app store. [$400; apple.com]