Affordable tablets don’t have to be dreadfully slow.
I frequently see folks purchasing dirt-cheap tablets with specs that make me think we were back in 2010. But, guys, low-cost tablets don’t have to be subpar. We have reached a point where technology can be more than useful, even at a lower cost.
Here are a few examples: The ASUS MeMO Pad 8 is powered by a 1.33 GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3745 processor with 1 GB of RAM. The Acer Iconia Tab, which has a 1.83 Intel Atom Z3745G quad-core SoC and 2 GB of RAM, is also not terrible. The LG G Pad F 8.0, on the other hand, has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 CPU and 1 GB of RAM.
All of these tablets, as you can see, have well-known processors. They may not have the specifications of your desires, yet they will suffice for most tasks.
Take a good look at the display.
Purchasing a low-cost tablet usually entails making sacrifices in the display sector. You’ll have to say goodbye to high resolutions because specs are generally subpar, and resources are restricted. However, you don’t always need very high-resolution panels to have a decent viewing experience. Other characteristics that come into play include contrast, brightness, color reproduction, and others.
This is something you should check into before purchasing a less expensive tablet. The Acer Iconia Tab 8 display is one of my favorites. This device costs only $179.99, and the screen resolution is adequate at 1920 x 1200p. However, that isn’t what makes its screen unique; it’s the vibrant colors and brilliant lighting that carry it to the next level. Similarly, LG and Samsung’s lower-end tablets are well-known for their excellent displays.
You will often have to deal with slow updates and older software.
One of my main complaints about low-cost tablets is that manufacturers overlook them after a few months of availability. And this appears to be especially true for tablets, as compared to phones, where companies have been doing an excellent job of keeping low-cost phones up to date recently. In any case, keep in mind that when you buy a low-cost tablet, updates are likely to be slower (if they arrive at all).
The most excellent suggestion we can provide you is to go with a more prominent manufacturer that will be more likely to maintain your equipment in the future. Also, if this is important to you, attempt to purchase the most recent budget tablets.