As much as the press would like to make you believe otherwise, the iPad’s the only game in town. It has the experience, the apps, the developers, the ease of use, everything. And unlike the old Windows vs Mac days, it doesn’t cost more, in fact, it’s cheaper than some of its rivals. Add to that the fact that it’s found its way into the C-Suites of almost every Fortune 500 company, so big companiy IT depts HAVE to support it.
The one exception to this recommendation is if you’re a real techy sort who likes to build his own PC or write your own code. In that case, you’d probably prefer the Android because it’s more open than the iPad.
Otherwise, the Android tablets aren’t even close to the iPad for most users.