Tablets have come a long way in just a short period of time, and in many ways they are now more versatile and useful than laptop computers or smartphones. Users can browse the Internet, take photos, play games and watch movies, create and share documents, maintain a personal calendar and so much more. But while there are more tablets on the market today than ever to choose from, they are not the most affordable devices. Those looking for the best discounted tablets this year can find them at a variety of retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, and NextWarehouse.com. Read on to find out how to find the best deals on tablets.
It's easy to just want to go for the cheapest tablet possible, but the truth is that it might not have the latest technology or the best life expectancy. Currently, the top-rated 2019 tablets are the Apple iPad Pro, the Amazon Fire HD 10 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4.
The Apple iPad Pro has the longest estimated battery life (up to 10 hours with video streaming and active apps) and the most storage (1 TB), while the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 with 8 and a half hours of battery life and 64GB of storage. Meanwhile, the Amazon Fire HD 10 comes in last place with an estimated 6 and a half hours of battery life and 32GB of storage.
The Apple iPad Pro may have the longest battery life and biggest amount of storage space, but that doesn't automatically make it the right choice. All three of the top-rated tablets use their own individual operating systems, and users may find that they are more comfortable with one over another (iPhone users may prefer the iPad, while Android users may have an easier time with the Samsung and Amazon tablets). That said, the main popular apps, such as the streaming services Netflix and Hulu, can be downloaded onto all three.
There are not too many deals available directly from Apple, though eligible students can get somewhat of a discount (usually around 10 percent). Better offers can be found at MacMall, Walmart and Sam's Club, which all have 11-inch 2018 iPad Pros starting at only $799 (the Apple retail price is well over $1,000). Those willing to go a little older and smaller can find even cheaper options, such as the 10-5-inch 2017 iPad Pro starting at $499 at Walmart and Amazon.
This tablet can currently be found for a special discount price on Amazon at $189.99 for Prime Members (down from over $200), as well as at $189.99 with free shipping on BestBuy.com. It is worth noting that while this is one of the lowest prices on any of the top-rated tablets, the Amazon Fire comes with a substantial amount of advertising on it (mostly just when turning on though). For users who don't mind some ads here and there, however, this is a fantastic deal.
The best deal currently out there for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 is found with NextWarehouse.com, at $550 with free shipping and no tax. For comparison, it goes for $547.99 plus shipping and fees on Amazon, then jumps to $647.99 on Walmart (but with free shipping). For those that don't mind a certified used or pre-owned version, there are multiple ones available for less than $500 on B&H Photo-Video-Audio , a national retailer focused exclusively on tech.
Yes! It depends on the exact retailer, but all of the top-rated tablets come with at least a year warranty when purchased new from a major (national) retailer. Apple iPad purchasers also have the option of getting Apple Care, which essentially extends the warranty on their tablet by four years.
In addition to older and smaller versions of the top-rated tablets being available for lower prices, there are cheaper tablets available, although they don't have as many features and capabilities as the top-rated ones. Some examples are the Google Nexus 9 ($155 on Amazon), the Lenovo Tab 4 ($152 on Amazon), the RCA Cambio ($108 at Walmart) and the Huawei Media Pad (&79.75 on Newegg).