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Tablets for mom

Give your mom a tablet that's as awesome as she is.

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Apple iPads

Your mom deserves the best. In order to make this Mother's Day easier for you, we've rounded up the latest and greatest tablets to give to the special lady in your life.

Does your mom already have an iPhone? Then she'll become easily acquainted with the iPad. There's two models, the Air 2 and the Mini 3, but both are high-end stunners that perform like champs.

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Lenovo Yoga Tab 2 Pro

Tablets are great for watching movies on-the-go, however this Lenovo takes it up a notch.

The Yoga Tab 2 Pro features a built-in projector and kickstand so you can easily unwind with the family and a flick no matter where you are. The 13-inch tablet isn't the most compact model around, but it's more portable than a chunky projector.

Check out more gifts for mom here.

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Dell Venue 8 7000

If your mom is hip to the latest and greatest tech, the Dell Venue 8 7000 should be right up her alley.

The 8-inch tablet is sleek and slim -- one of the skinniest tablets around -- and it features a depth-sensing camera on the back which allows you to adjust the focal point of the photo, as well as creatively edit it, after you take the photo.

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Sony Xperia Z4

You can't exactly gift a relaxing warm bath, but you can gift a great tablet to use while soaking it up.

The Sony Xperia Z4 is a rare waterproof tablet that also delivers on the good looks and swift performance. It's super-skinny and light, making it a great travel buddy as well.

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Google Nexus 9

If your mom is awesome, but practical, give her a tablet that matches her sensibility.

The Google Nexus 9 has an understated look, but don't let that fool you. It's a powerful tablet that delivers one of the best pure Android experiences.

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Amazon Fire HDX 8.9

Does your mom have an Amazon Prime membership? If so, the Fire HDX 8.9 is a great tablet to take full advantage of the Prime perks.

The lightweight slate allows you to stream and download videos from Amazon Instant Video and it also offers a few useful and unique features. The Fire HDX 8.9 ships with Firefly, an item recognition software that can also identify TV shows, movies and music, and Mayday, an instant customer service function if your tablet is ever in a performance pickle.

Find more high-tech mom-friendly gifts here.

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