apple
iPad Mini
1 7.9-inch touch screen
1 1024 x 768 resolution
1 7.87 x 5.3 x 0.28 inches
1 Less than 0.7 pound
1 Battery life up to 10 hours
1 16GB to 64GB
1 A5 dual-core processor
1 2 cameras
1 Siri
1 Starts at $329 for Wi-Fi model
1 Starts at $459 for Wi-Fi plus 4G model
iPad with Retina Display
1 9.7-inch touch screen
1 2048 x 1536 resolution
1 9.5 x 7.31 x 0.37 inches
1 Less than 1.5 pounds
1 Battery life up to 10 hours
1 16GB to 64GB
1 A6X chip with quad-core graphics
1 iOS operating system
1 2 cameras
1 Siri
1 New Lightning connector
1 Starting at $499 for Wi-Fi model
1 Starting at $629 for Wi-Fi plus 4G model
iPhone 5
1 4-inch screen
1 1136 x 640 resolution
1 4.87 x 2.31 inches x 0.3 inches
1 3.95 ounces
1 Battery life up to 10 hours
1 16GB to 64GB
1 A6 chip
1 4G capability
1 iOS operating system
1 2 cameras
1 Siri
1 Uses new EarPods
1 New Lightning connector
1 Starting at $199 with two-year contract
1 Other updated gadgets: MacBook Pro, iMac, iPod Nano and iPod Touch
Nintendo
Wii U
1 GamePad touch-screen controller, which can be used with or without TV
1 Nintendo TVii, service that lets users watch movies, TV shows and sports, including through cable TV, Hulu and Netflix
1 8GB model: White, $300
1 32GB model: Black, $350, extra game, more accessories
1 Available Nov. 18
Microsoft
Surface with Windows RT
1 10.6-inch touch screen
1 1366 x 768 resolution
1 10.81 x 6.77 x 0.37 inches
1 1.5 pounds
1 Up to 8 hours battery life
1 32GB, 64GB
1 Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core
1 Wi-Fi
1 Windows RT, modified version of Windows 8
1 Works exclusively with apps in Windows Store
1 Keyboard cover available
1 Pens available
1 2 cameras
1 Kickstand
1 First tablet by Microsoft
1 Starts at $499
Windows 8
1 Operating system designed to work on traditional computers and tablets
1 Features array of tiles instead of start menu
1 Touch-enabled interface
1 Works with keyboard shortcuts, mouse
1 Basic and Pro versions of full operating system
1 RT version for tablets
1 Smartphone version
1 Devices from multiple manufacturers available
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Nexus 10
1 10.055-inch touch screen
1 2560 x 1600 resolution
1 10.39 x 6.99 x 0.35 inches
1 1.3 pounds
1 16GB, 32GB
1 A15 dual-core processor
1 Wi-Fi
1 Uses Jelly Bean, updated Android system
1 Supports multiple profiles
1 2 cameras
1 Starting at $399
1 Available Tuesday
Nexus 4
1 4.7-inch touch screen
1 1280 x 768 resolution
1 5.27 x 2.7 x 0.36 inches
1 4.9 ounces
1 S4 quad-core processor
1 Uses Jelly Bean
1 2 cameras
1 Wireless charging built in
1 Starting at $299
1 Available Tuesday
1 Other updated gadgets: Nexus 7, Razr smartphones
Toys R Us
Tabeo
1 Tablet aimed at children
1 7-inch touch screen
1 800 x 480 resolution
1 8.78 x 5.6 x 0.48 inches
1 13,4 ounces
1 4GB
1 Wi-Fi
1 Ice Cream Sandwich, Android system
1 Preloaded with 50 apps
1 First store-brand tablet
1 $150
Barnes & Noble
Nook HD 7-inch touch screen
1 1440 x 900 resolution
1 11.1 ounces
1 Up to 10.5 hours battery life
1 Dual-core processor
1 Video purchase and rental service
1 Multiple profiles
1 Improving browsing capability
1 Starting at $199
1 Available as of Thursday
Nook HD 9-inch touch screen
1 1920 x 1280 resolution
1 18.2 ounces
1 Up to 10 hours battery life
1 Dual-core processor
1 Video purchase and rental service
1 Multiple profiles
1 Improving browsing capability
1 Starting at $269
Amazon
Kindle Fire HD 7-inch touch screen
1 1280 x 800 resolution
1 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
1 13.9 ounces
1 11 hours of battery life
1 16GB, 32GB
1 Dual-core processor
1 Wi-Fi
1 Camera
1 Starting at $199
1 Available now
Kindle Fire HD 8.9-inch touch screen
1 1920 x 1200 resolution
1 9.45 x 6.5 x 0.35 inches
1 20 ounces
1 16GB to 64GB
1 Dual-core processor
1 Starting at $299 for Wi-Fi model
1 Starting at $499 for Wi-Fi plus 4G model, with data plan at $50 a year
1 Available Nov. 20
1 Other updated gadgets: Kindle Fire
Samsung
Galaxy Note II
1 5.5-inch touch screen
1 16GB
1 Quad-core processor
1 4G
1 Jelly Bean
1 Uses stylus
1 Camera
Source: Associated Press, company websites