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Devices like Galaxy Tab 3 8.0, iPad, or Surface RT can effectively meet both study and entertainment needs for students as they start the new academic year.
1. Top 5 Attractive Tablets for Students
Devices like Galaxy Tab 3 8.0, iPad, or Surface RT can effectively meet both study and entertainment needs for students as they start the new academic year.
Compared to traditional computers, tablets offer numerous advantages such as compact design for easy portability to classrooms and libraries, facilitating information retrieval, and news updates. Most products also offer 3G options for Internet connectivity anywhere, eliminating the reliance on Wi-Fi or cumbersome USB 3G dongles.
Furthermore, with the evolution of software repositories in recent years, document files like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or even Photoshop can be opened on tablets running Android or iOS. This transformation brings tablets closer to serving educational purposes rather than just entertainment as in the past.
Here's a glimpse of 5 appealing tablets for students:
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0
The Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 stands out as the flagship model in Samsung's latest Galaxy Tab lineup. With its sleek and lightweight design, thin bezels, and an 8-inch display, it offers convenient portability and comfortable handling for prolonged use. Sporting a large 8-inch screen for easy monitoring and information retrieval, the Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 is more than just a tablet—it functions like a phone, allowing text messaging, calls, and 3G wireless internet access. Notably, it features built-in speakers, enabling users to answer calls directly without the hassle of Bluetooth earphones.
Running on the latest Android 4.2.2 operating system with Samsung's customized TouchWiz interface, the Tab 3 8.0 boasts an 8-inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. Its mid-range configuration includes a dual-core Exynos 4212 processor clocked at 1.5 GHz, 1.5 GB of RAM, and 16 or 32 GB of internal storage (the Vietnamese version comes with 16 GB). Additionally, users can expand the storage with a microSD card.
The approximate market price for the device in Vietnam is around 9 million VND.
Asus MemoPad HD 7
Considering an Android tablet but on a budget? Look no further than the MemoPad HD 7. It's one of the most attractive budget-friendly Android tablets on the market. With its compact design, beautiful display, and improved responsiveness, it's a great alternative to the Tab 3 8.0. However, it lacks 3G connectivity.
Another advantage of the MemoPad HD 7 is its variety of color options, making it easy to attract youthful and dynamic users. It also features a microSD card slot and comes with various useful Asus utilities pre-installed.
The estimated price for the device is around 3.9 million VND.
Microsoft Surface RT
Despite not being considered a success for Microsoft, the Surface RT is now a viable tablet option for both study and entertainment purposes, thanks to its significantly reduced price. It comes pre-installed with useful Office programs, smooth touch response, and fast web browsing for information retrieval. Its Windows RT interface, similar to Windows 8, ensures easy familiarity.
The Microsoft Surface RT is currently priced at around 7 to 8 million VND in the grey market. However, it lacks 3G connectivity.
iPad Mini
With a lower price tag and a more compact size compared to the standard iPad, the iPad Mini is a fantastic choice for both entertainment and information-seeking. Its main advantages lie in its stable performance and rich iOS software. However, data transfer is not as straightforward and user-friendly as with Android tablets.
While lacking a Retina display, the Mini's compact size is the key to its success, garnering much attention in the past year.
The iPad Mini Wifi is priced from 7.6 million VND to 10.4 million VND for the 3G-enabled version.
(Source: sohoa.net)
