The market for tablets is massive, and with everything else we have to handle in our daily lives as the celebration creeps closer, you won’t necessarily have the time to conduct long hours of research to find just the right tablet for your loved one. Check out our top picks below if you’re stuck for ideas regarding tablets suitable to give as gifts over 2023. Must read:
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The best tablet gift ideas in 2023
Below are tablet gift ideas ZDNET has found, so far, this year.
The best tablet deals in 2023
Below are tablet deals that are happening right now. Best suited as a gift for adults who need a powerful tablet for work, study, and entertainment, this tablet comes with a 14.6-inch QHD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 processor, 256GB SSD storage, and 12GB RAM. While this option is ad-supported, you can pay slightly more to remove lockscreen ads or to upgrade to 64GB storage. The Microsoft Surface Pro X is equipped with a 13-inch touchscreen PixelSense display, a Microsoft SQ2 processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD storage, and two cameras suitable for video calling. LTE connectivity is optional. This affordable tablet has a compact 8-inch HD display, an octa-core processor, 3GB RAM, and 32GB storage. The tablet operates on Android 11. You can expect up to 18 hours of battery life on a single charge with casual use. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite operates on Android 11. The Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ tablet comes with a 12.3-inch PixelSense Display, an Intel Core i3 processor, 8GB RAM, and 128GB SSD storage. and two cameras. The tablet operates on Windows 11 Home. An additional benefit is that this 2-in-1 tablet can also be used as a traditional laptop with the right keyboard accessory. An S-pen stylus is included as a handy accessory for taking notes in class or while using design and creative applications. Also: How to loan a Kindle book The Paperwhite is also a great gift for people who enjoy reading but don’t want to drag around numerous books while traveling. While this device is ad-supported, you can pay slightly more for a model without adverts. An added bonus is the included screen protector, stylus, and wired earbuds for free. While choosing these products, we tried to include options to suit a range of budgets and purposes. As some of us only use a tablet for reading, ZDNET also included e-readers. Samsung tablets run on the Google Android operating system. However, if you have an iPhone and other Apple device, you might prefer an iPad, often considered a great choice for productivity and creative applications.
Tablet mode: handheld, using the touchscreenTent: tablets with the right hinge (up to 360 degrees) you can stand the tablet up in a ’tent’ shape. Stand: some tablets may have an inbuilt stand for you to prop the device up on flat surfaces.Hybrid: hybrid tablets, with the right keyboard, can be used as traditional laptops.
Microsoft’s Surface tablet line is an excellent option if you want to buy a tablet for work purposes as the range – especially on the higher-end – has the right specifications and versatility you would want for a tablet to be used both in and outside of the meeting room. Alternatively, iPads find themselves used in creative fields due to their suitability for many creative apps, and for work-ready options with large screen sizes, Samsung Galaxy tablets are also worth considering. But gifts can come in all shapes and sizes, so we also rounded up the best gifts by category, price, and retailer – plus, the hottest tech toys for kids in 2023. Gifts by category
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Gifts by price
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Gifts by retailer Gifts for kids
