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By Janel Martinez | Published July 14, 2011 | Full size is 620 × 480 pixels

Apple iPad 2 (Wi-Fi Only, starting from $499; Wi-Fi + 3G; from $629 to $829, plus monthly data plans; apple.com) With Apple selling over 350,000 applications, it’s no surprise why this tablet is often considered the crème de la crème of tablet consoles. From reading ebooks and playing a bevy of games to FaceTime chatting with family and friends or editing movies with the iMovie app, there’s a little something for everyone to enjoy. Look at it as the antidote for keeping the kids under control during the long road trip—a definite possibility with its nearly 10 hours of battery life. The iPad 2 is available in black or white. Carrier: AT&T or Verizon Wireless

Apple iPad 2 (Wi-Fi Only, starting from $499; Wi-Fi + 3G; from $629…

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