The document compares several Java IDEs based on their features and suitability for J2EE development. It evaluates Netbeans, Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition, and IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate Edition. It finds that IntelliJ IDEA has the most features out of the box but is commercial. Netbeans and Eclipse are free and also have equivalent J2EE features, though Eclipse may require more plugins. The document concludes that for simplicity Netbeans is best if cost is a concern, while Eclipse is lightweight with good plugin support.