THE FUSE

Often, people find themselves in the ereader market because they want to get away from tablets and their many temptations. And that's totally understandable. But if you don't own either type of device and just want a do-it-all solution that also isn't an Amazon product, Apple's entry-level iPad is worth pondering. As a tablet, it's one of the best you can buy, with a blazing fast A16 chip that will shrug off most everyday tasks with ease. It also boasts an unrivaled library of apps and solid display, albeit one that still isn't laminated like those of more expensive iPads .