Inexpensive tablet computers are distinguished by a lesser-known brand, lightweight specifications and a version of the software shell used. When choosing a tablet, you should be guided by some rules, following which you will be able to choose a fully functional, convenient and at the same time inexpensive device.
Screen
The main factor affecting the price of the device is the display diagonal. Tablets with a 7 "screen are significantly cheaper than devices with a diagonal of 10.1" and 11 ". If you don't need a large display, you can check out the inexpensive models from ASUS, which can start at $ 150 and go up to $ 400.
The second thing to consider when choosing an inexpensive tablet is resolution. Devices that provide a 1920x1024 HD display will cost significantly more than a 1024x600 or 1280x768 tablet. If you want to save money and take a cheaper device, opt for a lower quality display.
Small resolution can be a plus - such devices are able to keep the battery charge longer.
Tablets with lower quality screens can run significantly faster due to lower CPU requirements.
Specifications
Pay attention to the characteristics of the device. It is recommended to make your choice towards 2- or 4-core tablets with at least 1 GB of RAM. This rule will allow you to select the optimal device that will have sufficient performance for comfortable work without significant drops in performance.
It is desirable to have a graphics accelerator in the device, which will improve the processing of graphics on the display and will be able to run not only video in HD quality, but also most of the games available for the tablet. It is best for the device to have accelerators named Nvidia GeForce or Adreno.
The presence of a SIM card slot and the amount of memory built into the device also significantly affects the cost of the device. If you want to use the Internet anytime, anywhere, pay attention to the models with a GSM-module.
If you plan to use your tablet as a movie viewing tool, you should also opt for a device with at least 32GB of memory.
Firm and operating system
Select the operating system you would like to use. You can buy an inexpensive Android tablet for a price that starts at $ 150 and up, however if you want to buy a Windows device, you will have to spend about $ 300 for the most inexpensive models.
When choosing a device, pay attention to the name of the manufacturer. The most expensive devices are from Samsung and Sony. Fairly low prices are offered by ASUS, Acer, Huawei, which, however, also produce high-quality and interesting tablets. You can turn your attention to devices from Lenovo, Viewsonic, HP and Motorola.
Almost any model of these firms can be ordered online in an online store or an electronics hypermarket. Before buying, consult with a sales consultant about the quality of devices and reviews from other buyers.
