We hear so much about the dangers of skin cancer, or the more mundane problem of wrinkles and skin deterioration, that it almost seems hard to believe anybody would have a real nut-brown year-round tan, says Mary Killen, who writes the Spectator's Dear Mary column.

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The tablet itself almost seems like it's beside the point, considering the real star of the show is that cover-and-keyboard set.

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