[TechRepublic] Why iPad rivals keep whiffing on price

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Editor's note: My analysis of why iPad rivals keep striking out on price is the top story today. The answer is ridiculously obvious. Also, see why the FTC may be coming after Apple and the guest list for Obama's big pow-wow in Silicon Valley. -Jason The one big reason why iPad rivals can't compete on price The biggest disappointment of nearly every promising competitor to the Apple iPad has been the price tag. Learn the one trump card that allows Apple to out-price rival tablets. Read more Resource of the day Implement these Best Practices for Cloud Security Cloud computing: Do the benefits outweigh the security risks? Strike the right balance with the security measures discussed in this IBM Redpaper, and get the most out of the cloud without risking privacy, security, or availability. More from TechRepublic   IBM's Watson victorious in Jeopardy Ken Jennings foreshadowed the inevitable with his final Jeopardy answer. The answer: Bram Stoker. 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