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8/24/2012

Cheap Tablets for School

There are plenty of cheapo tablets out there, with shoddy builds, aging hardware, and outdated software, but there are also some excellent bargains, and that's what we've rounded up here. The six tablets below all perform admirably, and top out at $350.


Google Nexus 7

$199 (8GB), $249 (16GB) direct
At $199, featuring the latest build of Android (4.1 "Jelly Bean") and a quad core Tegra 3 processor, Google's own Nexus 7 is the cream of the crop for budget-minded tablet shoppers. Its 7-inch 1280-by-800-pixel display is sharp enough to enjoy all of your favorite books, TV shows, and movies. Read Google Nexus 7 review ››



Amazon Kindle Fire


$199.00 at Amazon A new Amazon tablet could very well be on the horizon, but if you need yours now, it's hard to argue with the under-$200 price and top-notch software experience the Kindle Fire provides. It's the easiest way access all your Amazon content on the go. Read Kindle Fire review ››



Barnes & Noble NOOK Color


$149.00 at Amazon.com With a recent price drop, the first tablet from Barnes & Noble makes a very compelling choice, especially if reading is your top priority. The hardware components aren't cutting-edge at this point, but at $150 it's a top choice for gobbling up your media anywhere you go. Read Barnes & Noble NOOK Color review ››



Barnes & Noble NOOK Tablet


$219.9 at Amazon Barnes & Noble's second tablet has some useful features that set it apart from the Kindle Fire. For one, the card slot is a key feature if you have a large library of your own books, movies, and music you want to sideload. The Kindle Fire has a slight edge when it comes to Web browsing and app selection, but when it comes to books, no one beats Barnes & Noble, especially if you're an avid comic book reader. Read Barnes & Noble NOOK Tablet review ››



Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, 7-Inch Student Edition


$248.99 at Amazon.com The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) is a simple, elegant small-screen tablet that really shows off the polish and power of Google's latest mobile operating system for just $250. It also has a built in IR blaster, so it can do double duty as a remote control for your dorm room home theater. Read Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, 7-Inch Student Edition review ››



Acer Iconia A200

$349.99 (16GB) list
$249.99 at Amazon.com The Iconia Tab A200 offers a solid set of features at an uncommonly low price for a 10-inch tablet—the list price is $349.99, but you can find it at many online retailers for around $300. It's a bit bulky compared with the iPad, but that bulk makes room for a full-sized USB port that can connect with mice, keyboards, and external storage devices. It's more expensive than the 7-inch tablets included in this roundup, but if you value screen real estate, this is a good place to start. Read Acer Iconia A200 review ››

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