In most articles containing tips on choosing a particular device, the authors proceed from the functionality and technical characteristics of the described models. But for many of us, the determining factor is still the cost of the gadget, not its capabilities. In this article, we will try to answer the question of which tablet to choose depending on the price, having received the best combination of price and quality.
Economy segment
Perhaps inexpensive tablets of stars from the sky do not suffice, but to work with documents or run unpretentious gaming applications their modest resources will be enough. Approximate price of "budget" with a diagonal of 7 inches - 2000 rubles. These devices can be considered an affordable alternative to netbooks, while using them is much more convenient than smartphones. If you are going to buy one of these models, pay attention to the following:
Touch screen
The required screen size depends on the tasks that you are going to solve with the tablet. On the 7-inch display you can play simple toys, read books or e-mail. To view photos or video files, as well as web surfing, you need a screen larger - 9 inches.
Basically, the matrix of cheap tablets are manufactured by TN-technology. Something you can see on this screen, of course, you can, but overall the image quality leaves much to be desired. We advise you to purchase a device with a more progressive IPS-matrix. In this price segment, there are not so many such models, but they are, that's for sure.
The most convenient are capacitive touch screens. They react faster to touch and fix up to five touches at the same time. The precursors of capacitive are resistive screens. When you control them you have to press harder, they do not understand gestures, but you can use a pencil or stylus.
Case material
Some manufacturers make available models of tablets with a screen of tempered glass and an aluminum casing. There are, also, devices, the body of which is made of a rubber-like plastic pleasant to the touch.
interface The low-end features of the budget class tablets are compensated by many manufacturers for the presence of connectors that allow these options to be expanded quite cheaply. Look for the model that will have:
- connector Micro-USB: allows you to connect 3G-modem;
- mini-HDMI connector: allows you to output the "picture" on the TV;
- micro-SD connector: allows you to connect a memory card to the device.
Operating system
Unfortunately, you can not find an inexpensive iPad with the most reliable iOS OS.Apple budget segment of the market is not engaged in principle. On most models of this class is installed Android OS from Google. The alternative is Windows, there's something closer to that.
RAM and processor
The minimum amount of RAM required for comfortable operation is 1 Gb. The optimal version of the processor is dual-core.
An example of an inexpensive high-quality tablet can serve as Samsung P3110 Galaxy Tab 2 7.0.
Expensive tablets
In the middle class, the prices for tablets in a connected can be from 2000 to 5000 rubles. In comparison with the budget class models, these devices have a more powerful "stuffing" and, accordingly, more opportunities. Some representatives of this class( for example, the Asus Transformer Pad TF300T) have quad-core processors installed.
In addition to the "tablet" itself, the user, as a rule, receives a set of accessories that make working with the tablet much more convenient. So, the model Acer Iconia Tab A211 3G comes with a docking station, which includes a keyboard, a convenient touchpad, and USB ports that allow you to connect a mouse or flash drive.
High performance, as well as a high-quality display with HD-resolution make these devices powerful game consoles, which undoubtedly appreciate the fans of computer games. Gaming applications can work at maximum graphic settings due to "advanced" video chipsets, for example, NVidia Tegra 3.
In this class you can find a model with an integrated 3G-modem and the ability to make phone calls from the tablet. At the same time, the price for a tablet with a SIM card is more profitable than with a separate purchase of a phone and a "tablet."
A fairly well-known manufacturer, like Lenovo, was pretty well settled in a middle class niche. The cost of Lenovo can be called democratic. In this case, the buyer receives a wide range of functions, which can include even watching television channels. This brand is an absolute challenger for the award in the category "price quality".
Elite-class tablets
The performance of these devices is quite comparable with the performance of laptops. Belonging to the highest class gives out a thin aluminum case and scratch-resistant glass, manufactured using Gorilla Glass technology. The cost of a tablet of this level exceeds 6,000 rubles. But for this amount you will be given a device in which the latest developments in hardware and software are concentrated.
A typical representative of the premium tablets - iPad4 from Apple. In addition to the high quality of electronics and screen, this tablet has an important advantage: the best operating system iOS.Quite expensive and gadgets from Sony. This company traditionally occupies a leading position in the most expensive segment of the market for electronic devices due to the reliability of its products and technologies to protect against impacts or water ingress.
A number of models( for example, presented by Digma) have two cameras with which you can not only take photos, but also shoot high quality videos.
Those wishing to purchase a truly "cool" tablet can be advised to pay attention to the model Samsung N8000 Galaxy Note 10.1 3G.Generally speaking, the prices for Samsung tablets can hardly be called sky-high, despite the fact that the manufacturer equips its products quite generously.
Finally I would like to recall a large number of fakes, which mostly imitate expensive brands. To avoid getting hooked on scammers, make purchases only in trusted outlets or large supermarkets.
Best of luck!
