Whether you need a portable, around-the-house entertainment center or a full-on laptop replacement, these are the best Android tablets.

Lately, I've been using my Android tablet as a laptop replacement when I'm travelling. I hook it to my wireless mouse and keyboard, tweak a few settings to make it work for writing and editing tasks.

Android is a capable modern OS for slates that's often enhanced by the tablet maker. Here's what to look for in an Android ...