Tablets are useful devices for watching videos, browsing the Internet, playing games, reading e-books, and managing tasks, making them great gifts for those seeking a middle ground between the ease of access of a smartphone and the productivity of a laptop. But with so many options, selecting one can be a hassle. We’ve thus narrowed down the list to our top five.
Amazon Fire 7”
The Amazon Fire is great for children and those of a less tech-savvy inclination. Priced at just $49.99, this tablet provides sufficient function for browsing the web, playing games, and reading e-books. It comes with a 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. An added bonus is that you can get a six pack of Amazon Fire tablets for $249.95 – that’s less than the cost of one 16GB iPad mini 2!
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7”
The Galaxy Tab S2 is lighter and thinner than Apple’s iPad Air 2, offers double the storage (32GB) at the same cost, and may be the best Android tablet on the market. Priced at $499.99 for the Wi-Fi model, the device multitasks well as it has a 1.3GHz octa-core CPU, and its light weight, fast power, and 32GB of storage are ideal for those who enjoy playing games. In addition, there is a hidden microSD slot where you can add up to 128GB of storage. Lastly, if you own a Samsung smartphone, you can use SideSync to display your phone’s screen on the tablet.
Apple iPad Pro
The iPad Pro is Apple’s biggest, most powerful tablet made thus far with its new A9X 64-bit chip and is the closest we’ve seen to a complete computer replacement; it even outperforms Apple’s newest MacBook. It comes with a 2,732 x 2,048 resolution screen at 5.6 million pixels, a dual-core CPU with a bandwidth of 51GB per second, 12-cluster GPU, and its A9X processing power is twice that of the iPad Air 2. Its large 12.9 inch screen strikes a balance between compactness and productivity, and of course its design integrates similarly with Apple’s other products. The iPad Pro may be paired with the new smart keyboard and pencil stylus for those who are looking for all the add-ons and is priced at $799.00 for the 32GB, $949.00 for the 128GB, and $1079.00 for the 128GB (Wi-Fi + Cellular).
Apple iPad Air 2
While the iPad Pro is currently the best iPad on the market, one may argue that the iPad Air 2 is the best tablet for the average consumer. Its performance is second to the Pro and its lightweight aluminum is comfortable in the hands of users. Its 8-megapixel iSight camera, 2,048 x 1,536 Retina display, and 64-bit A8X processor, and 2GB of RAM make it an ideal gift. You can pick up the 16GB iPad Air 2 for $499.99.
Google Nexus 9
While the HTC-built Nexus 9 isn’t designed quite as skillfully as the Galaxy Tab S2 and doesn’t have expandable storage via microSD, it is a noteworthy alternative. The tablet comes equipped with Google’s unfiltered version of Android 5.0 “Lollipop,” which looks like a collection of key apps and services, a 2,048 x 1,536 resolution, and a 2.3GHz dual-processor. The tablet is priced at $399 for the 16GB and is great for those who want to browse the Internet.
Source: Mashable
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