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Now that seemingly everyone is proclaiming the PC "dead" and ushering in the "era of tablets," it's a good time to take a look at what the short-term future of slates will bring us. For instance, today's tablets don't fold up, keep tabs on your health, download location-based apps automatically, or draw their power from the sun. But they may do all those things soon. Take a look at our slide show of the future of tablets and plan accordingly. --Senior Editor Tim Moynihan Top Story The Future of Tablets This is what your tablet will look like in five years. Top Tweets From @PCWPluggedIn HP TouchPad fire sale is a recipe for tablet success For company success...well, that's another story. Canon's new pocket megazooms are more pocketable than ever Shoplifters praise slender form, comfortable fit. Samsung: Tablet in Kubrick's '2001' invalidates iPad patent But does HAL singing "Daisy" invalidate iPod patent? Follow us every day on Twitter: @PCWPluggedIn Spotlight on Geek Tech Check Out the (Surprisingly Good) Portal Fan Film Fan films can be quaint and ultimately embarrassing at times, but such is not the case with 'Portal: No Escape.' Browse this week's Geek Tech. Download of the Week 10 Favorite Free Fonts Here are the classic serif, sans serif, and script fonts, along with brush scripts, blackletter, and quirkier fare. Walt Disney's autograph? Creepy horror fonts? Tattoo templates? They're all here. Fun & Games Top 10 Free Apps for Your $99 HP TouchPad Tablet Found one of the elusive TouchPad tablets? Keep saving money by putting these free apps on it. How to Play Minesweeper Like a Pro Everyone knows how to play Minesweeper, but not everyone knows how to play it well. Here's how you can shoot for the world records. 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