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Tablet buying guide: How to choose the best tablet based on your needs and budget
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Tablets provide excellent utility, great accessibility and open up a world of possibilities from your fingertips. That is if you use the right ones. Tap or click here for 10 tips and tricks for your iPad.
You can be creative with graphic design and art, watch your favorite shows and viral video clips, or turn a tablet into a pop-up workstation wherever you are.
They’re powerful, fun, and fit into your life perfectly. We’ve found the best tablets for every use you can think of for any budget.
2021 iPad 10.2” in Space Gray – Best overall value
Cost-effective, high-quality, and the best all-around deal that meets in the middle of the road on every feature. iPads aren’t cheap, but Apple made this model completely adjustable based on what you need in a tablet.
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Choose from a 64GB or 256GB internal storage limit, depending on what you plan to use the tablet for. Mobile gamers and photographers should opt for a higher limit. The only downside to Apple is there are no slots for microSD cards on iPads.
If you’re constantly on the go, you can choose Wi-Fi + Cellular for connectivity. You’ll enjoy the high pixel density in your 10.2” screen with beautiful color quality and sharpness.
The 2021 iPad works with the first-generation Apple Pencil. You can always connect to your drawing apps if you’re a digital artist. Creativity comes with you wherever you go, so why shouldn’t your tablet?
With 10 hours of battery life and a low-battery mode to save extra energy, you can bring this in the morning and not worry about charging it throughout the day. Lithium-ion batteries fade over time, so after 1-3 years of use, you’ll still have at least 7.5 hours of battery life. Apple didn’t skip out on the battery quality.
Take photos with the 12MP ultra-wide front camera. The 2021 model can feel sluggish compared to the iPad Pro. That’s because the A13 Bionic chip in this tablet doesn’t hold a candle to the M1, but it’s still leaps and bounds ahead of most Android tablets.
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I like to give gifts that solve problems. Something that the person didn’t know they needed until they open the box and say, “Wow, now that’s terrific.”
And with so much stress this year, why not gift our loved one’s tech that can make their lives easier? Tap or click here to see some of Amazon’s early Black Friday deals on tech.
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If you’re in the market for a new phone, you don’t have to break the bank to get a model with a high-powered camera, fast processor and extra goodies like fingerprint sensors.
In fact, budget smartphone models are starting to make a comeback in a major way. Between a shrinking economy and cheaper parts, device manufacturers like Samsung and Apple have recently delivered quality phones for well under the $1,000 mark. Tap or click here to see our favorite budget smartphone picks.
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5 best budget smartphones under $400
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In the tech world, what once cost hundreds of dollars can now run you well over a thousand of your hard-earned bucks. But the technology within most of today’s smartphones has not changed radically over the past few years, and powerful budget smartphones are capable of doing just about everything an expensive flagship device can do.
12 best tablets you can buy right now
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Digital entertainment is at an all-time high with so many people staying home right now. Luckily for those who want to take the plunge into the tablet world, there are more awesome options than ever.
Whether you want something for your kids to play and learn on, something for creative work or even a laptop substitute, there’s a tablet out there for you. Tap or click for 5 things you didn’t know your tablet could do.