Android points the way for small tablets

A small, inexpensive Apple tablet-like device could/maybe/possibly be in the works. If true, this may be a market better suited to Android.

Many people have been using the 7-inch Kindle Fire since late last year. It's a great deal for $199, offering the basics that satisfy a lot of non-techie consumers: a good e-mail app, fast browser, Kindle reader, good movie viewer.It also has a good display to boot.

Its customized Android 2.3 is faster and more stable than Android 3.2.2. It already offers the 9.7-inch $399 iPad 2.