Cheap doesn't always mean chintzy. But usually you do get what you pay for, especially when it comes to electronics. So are there any budget tablets that provide a decent experience without feeling overly sluggish? If your considering a cheaper tablet you won't be in the market for an iPad Air or Mini that's for sure. Apple doesn't lower their device prices much, even when the particular model is outdated. For instance the iPad 2 is still being sold for a ridiculous $399 despite being 3 generations old at this point.

So what kind of tablet can you buy, if say your budget is only $100-150? Well, the cheapest tablet computer in America is the Datawind UbiSlate 7Ci. It rings in at a wallet friendly $38 and provides specs that rival the first generation iPad circa 2010. Tech geeks, if your even reading this article, hold your breath. The shocking truth is that the UbiSlate 7Ci runs Android 4.0.3. This version of Android is ancient in the tech world having been released on December 16, 2011. But, if your looking for a portable eReader, Netflix streamer or light gaming device than this is a perfect option for you.

If you can afford a bit more than that you can pick up a Kindle Fire HD (2012) from Best Buy for $125. When compared with the UbiSlate 7Ci, the Kindle Fire HD has a significantly faster processor and a higher resolution screen. The downsides to these two tablets are the lack rear facing cameras for picture taking. Video chatting and selfie taking are possible. Also, the 8GB of storage included in the Kindle Fire HD won't hold many apps, let alone movies or TV shows. Both models fail to offer SD card slots so you cannot expand the storage space at all.

Another affordable, yet quality tablet is the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3. It only costs $49.99 when activated with a 2-year 4G LTE cellular plan from Sprint. A cellular tablet is perfect for travelers who don't want to deal with a bulky laptop and hate squinting their eyes trying to get work done on a smartphone. The Galaxy Tab 3 has a 1280 by 800 screen. That's higher than the 800 by 480 offered by the UbiSlate 7Ci, and the same as the Kindle Fire HD. Storage is expandable unlike the other 2 tablets listed via the microSD card slot. The off-contract price is $169.99 making it the most expensive, but most powerful tablet on the list.

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