The tablet wars: 5 new iPad rivals

2011 will see a rush of new challengers to Apple's bestselling device. But will any of the forthcoming tablets be able to compete?

Apple's iPad may have dominated 2010 tablet sales, but 2011 will bring competition from lead electronics companies, including Toshiba.
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In tech circles, 2010 was supposed to be the "year of the tablet," says The New York Times. Instead, it became "the year of the iPad," with Apple's hit hogging the spotlight while most of its anticipated rivals ran into delays. But Toshiba, Lenovo, LG, and others are finally ready to release their versions this year. Dozens of the new offerings were unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show, which just ended in Las Vegas. Now, tablet sales are "set to explode," says Eric Savitz at Forbes. The question is: Will any of these new competitors really be able to match the iPad? Here's a quick rundown of the five most high-profile challengers:

1. Motorola Xoom

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