Any decent budget Android tablets nowadays?

Hades · 3 Sep 2017 at 21:53

I am interested in a new Android tablet. My nexus 7 has served me very well, as has my Samsung Pro 10.1". They probably have a couple of years left in them. But are there any good, but reasonably priced, Android tablets on the market nowadays?

I do prefer Android to iOSand have several paid for apps and utilities which Iwould prefer to keep, hence not moving to iOS (despite having access to a spare iPad Air.

Thanks.

Columbo · 4 Sep 2017 at 08:30

I'm rocking a Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 for work travel and its a brilliant bit of kit. The screen, battery life and performance bely it sub £200 price tag.

whiskycycle · 4 Sep 2017 at 15:19

If there's anything out there comparable to a Nexus 7 (2013) size and OS wise, I'd jump on it... Pixel C is still the main beast, but I could do with an N7 replacement after I smashed mine accidentally, and holding the Pixel C isn't exactly for comfortable bedtime tableting.

boxman2000 · 5 Sep 2017 at 08:55

I'm still using my Nexus 7 (2013) and runs perfectly. I'd go for a second hand one, I like mine so much.

Bought a Galaxy Tab E for the kids and runs really well, for the money. Better models out there I'm sure but I was very impressed.

EssexBoy · 5 Sep 2017 at 08:58

Nothing around that can top my tab s 10.5 for video viewing.

doogs · 5 Sep 2017 at 11:58

Lenovo Tab 4 - best option at the moment. 8" and 10" versions available

UTmaniac · 5 Sep 2017 at 13:13

Seen these recently on hotukdeals...

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/lea...m-with-band-20-support-10425-gearbest-2780889

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/maz...15579-tomtop-possible-9-quidco-84-tcb-2755149

Still got and using a Nexus 7 2013 here (which has been great to browse away from my pc, even just with BT hotspots), plus a basic Ulcool V11 phone, pondering the "risk" of buying either of above as a way to combine the two given that I don't do that many calls/texts.

Jabbs · 5 Sep 2017 at 14:27

I got one of these ZenPad 9.7 inch Z500M, fantastic tablet, lovely screen, speakers are so so loud. Had it a few months now and no complaints from me.

jsmoke · 5 Sep 2017 at 16:28

Bought one of these as was wanting something cheap with 3g data. Battery is terrible though and only Android 4.4. Otherwise fine if just using indoors with cable plugged in.

https://www.tesco.com/direct/time2-...ps-dual-sim-camera/749-2655.prd?source=others

gort · 5 Sep 2017 at 19:13

EssexBoy said:
Nothing around that can top my tab s 10.5 for video viewing.

Likewise!
The 16:9 AMOLED screen with stereo speakers are great for those movies.

Phaser · 6 Sep 2017 at 01:38

Any thoughts on the Chinese models?

Seen one on the bay - Android 7.0, 4g, 10.1" for around £100. If you're happy with just WiFi only the same model is around £60.

Thought it sounded too good to be true but saw some positive reviews on the Chinese phones, not sure how the tablets compare?

Things change I've changed · 6 Sep 2017 at 15:45

You cant get the lenovo Tab 4 Plus for around £249 now, very well reviewed tablet, I don't think you'll get better price to performance for than that right now.

Edit -

Actually you can grab a refurbished Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Plus for only £224 off the bay, I'd go for that personaly, they are very comfortable to hold in portrait due to the design with the builtin stand and large battery.

Hades · 6 Sep 2017 at 22:57

Thanks for the suggestions.

Kainz · 16 Sep 2017 at 07:12

{I did a doo doo} Apparently the Lenovo 4 10 Plus is out and not new like I stated.