Android tablets were expected to give the Apple iPad fierce competition in 2011. It never happened.

Apple has mastered the art of making its products almost painfully simple to use. 

For users who want more robust features, choices, and customization potential, though, the Android Honeycomb tablets are light years ahead.

As I gear up for CES 2012 next week, I can’t help but think back to CES 2011 where the big story was all about Android tablets. I was in …