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		<title>Tablets Worth Buying This 2016 Holiday Season</title>
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<p>While demand for tablets has waned over the past few years, that doesn&#8217;t mean a tablet isn&#8217;t a great gift! With a few generations into product cycles, many consumers are looking to replace older tablets. This guide will help you cut through the noise and find exactly what you should buy for your family and/or friends (or [&#8230;]</p>
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				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/author/mflacy/">Mike Flacy</a></p>
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<p>While demand for tablets has waned over the past few years, that doesn&#8217;t mean a tablet isn&#8217;t a great gift! With a few generations into product cycles, many consumers are looking to replace older tablets. This guide will help you cut through the noise and find exactly what you should buy for your family and/or friends (or yourself!) this year.</p>
<h4>Buy This for Someone Who Won&#8217;t Shut Up about Apple: iPad Air 2 / iPad Mini 4</h4>
<p>While the iPad Pro stole the show at Apple&#8217;s conference in 2015, it will still brutalize your wallet at a $599 starting price point for the 9.7-inch model and $799 for the larger screen. You are much better off going with nearly anything else in the iPad line. We recommend the iPad Air 2 and the iPad Mini 4, both which will see solid discounts this holiday. We also recommend passing on the original iPad Air and sacrifice an inch of screen size to pick up the feature-loaded Mini 4 for the same MSRP.</p>
<p><em>MSRP (32GB model): $399 | Lowest Price on Ben&#8217;s: $300</em></p>
<p><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Apple-iPad-Air-2.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-21442" src="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Apple-iPad-Air-2-1024x589.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Apple-iPad-Air-2" width="620" height="357" srcset="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Apple-iPad-Air-2-1024x589.jpg 1024w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Apple-iPad-Air-2-300x173.jpg 300w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Apple-iPad-Air-2.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" /></a></p>
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<li><strong><span style="color: green;">Pros:</span></strong> Performance/speed has improved significantly due to improved A8X processor. Thinner, lighter design. Includes Touch ID fingerprint sensor and anti-reflective screen.</li>
<li><strong><span style="color: red;">Cons:</span></strong> Audio playback with the built-in speakers is slightly worse than last year&#8217;s model.</div></div></li>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="button green"><a href="https://bensbargains.net/search/ipad%2520air/?sr=1" >Search Ben&#8217;s for iPad Air 2 Deals</a></span></p>
<h4>Buy This for Someone Who Won&#8217;t Shut Up About Android: Google Pixel C</h4>
<p>Definitely a gorgeous tablet due to the high resolution, 10.2-inch screen, the Pixel C tablet was announced at the end of 2015 in response to the iPad Pro. Replacing the Nexus 9, the Pixel C comes with the NVIDIA Tegra X1 processor, Android 7.0 and a native multi-window display feature. The one downside is that the table is a bit pricey at a $499 MSRP.</p>
<p><em>MSRP: $499 | Lowest Price on Ben&#8217;s: n/a</em></p>
<p><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/pixel-c.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-25858" src="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/pixel-c-1024x570.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="pixel-c" width="620" height="345" srcset="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/pixel-c-1024x570.jpg 1024w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/pixel-c-300x167.jpg 300w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/pixel-c.jpg 1291w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" /></a><br />
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<li><strong><span style="color: green;">Pros:</span></strong> High resolution 2560 x 1800 display. Speedy performance.</li>
<li><strong><span style="color: red;">Cons:</span></strong> Somewhat heavy. Apps typically hit iOS before launching on Android 7.0.<span style="text-align: center; font-size: 13px;"></div></div></span></li>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="button green"><a href="https://bensbargains.com/search/pixel%2520tablet/?sr=1" >Search Ben&#8217;s for Pixel C Deals</a></span></p>
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<h4>Buy This for an Office Drone Workaholic: Microsoft Surface Pro 3</h4>
<p>Yes, Microsoft&#8217;s Surface Pro 4 is still the flagship, but the price tag is way up in the clouds at a $899 starting point. The Surface Pro 3 received killer reviews over the last year and the price is still falling! It&#8217;s also compatible with both the Surface 4 Pro Type Cover and the new pen.</p>
<p><em>MSRP (128GB model): $999 | Lowest Price on Ben&#8217;s: $480</em></p>
<p><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Microsoft-Surface-Pro-3.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-21436" src="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Microsoft-Surface-Pro-3-1024x576.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Microsoft-Surface-Pro-3" width="620" height="349" srcset="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Microsoft-Surface-Pro-3.jpg 1024w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Microsoft-Surface-Pro-3-300x169.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" /></a></p>
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<li><strong><span style="color: green;">Pros:</span></strong> Bright 12-inch display (2160 x 1440 resolution), specs are completely customizable, Dolby Audio, microSD card reader, awesome for productivity, solid battery life.</li>
<li><strong><span style="color: red;">Cons:</span></strong> Still expensive for a productivity device, many laptops offer more complete options, Windows Store still lags behind iOS and Android.</div></div></li>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="button green"><a href="https://bensbargains.com/search/microsoft%2520surface%2520pro/?sr=1" >Search Ben&#8217;s for Surface Pro Deals</a></span></p>
<h4>Buy This for a Little Whippersnapper: Amazon Fire HD 7 Kids Edition</h4>
<p>Not only is the Fire 7 an awesome bargain tablet, Amazon has the strongest parental controls of all regular tablets. While the LeapPad3 and LeapPad Ultra XDi are also solid picks for this category, the Fire HD 7 Kid&#8217;s edition edges out the competition with a 2-year guarantee that replaces the tablet no matter what happened as well as 1 year of Amazon FreeTime Unlimited included.</p>
<p><em>MSRP: $99 | Lowest Price on Ben&#8217;s: $70</em></p>
<p><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/amazon-fire-kids-edition.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21438" src="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/amazon-fire-kids-edition.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="amazon-fire-kids-edition" width="998" height="440" srcset="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/amazon-fire-kids-edition.jpg 998w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/amazon-fire-kids-edition-300x132.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px" /></a></p>
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<li><strong><span style="color: green;">Pros:</span></strong> Includes streaming video apps like Netflix. Tons of educational apps. Durable design. Amazing parental controls. Includes microSD card (128 GB). Best warranty for parents.</li>
<li><strong><span style="color: red;">Cons:</span></strong> Only includes 3GB of usable storage (8GB total), Limited battery life offers three to four hours of video / games. Resolution not as impressive as other tablets.</div></div></li>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="button green"><a href="https://bensbargains.com/search/amazon%2520fire%2520kids/?sr=1" >Search Ben&#8217;s for Amazon Fire Kids Deals</a></span></p>
<h4>Buy This for an Video Game Addict: NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet</h4>
<p>Providing killer graphics performance at a competitive price point, NVIDIA&#8217;s SHIELD tablet will do an admirable job of running relatively recent games and handle popular MMORPGs. While a Surface Pro 3 may be a better choice for someone who wants to play games and be productive, the SHIELD tablet is vastly more affordable for gamers.</p>
<p><em>MSRP (16GB model): $199 | Lowest Price on Ben&#8217;s: $185</em></p>
<p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-16470" src="https://bensbargains.net/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/shield-tablet-controller-1024x630.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="shield-tablet-controller" width="620" height="381" srcset="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/shield-tablet-controller-1024x630.jpg 1024w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/shield-tablet-controller-300x184.jpg 300w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/shield-tablet-controller.jpg 1044w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" /></p>
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<li><strong><span style="color: green;">Pros:</span></strong> Uses the NVIDIA Tegra K1 2.2 GHz Processor. Excellent 1900 x 1200 display. Includes expandable micro SD card storage up to 128GB. Can stream games from NVIDIA PCs.</li>
<li><strong><span style="color: red;">Cons:</span></strong> Screen brightness can suffer in direct light. Battery life fades quickly. Requires an additional $60 controller purchase to get the full gaming experience.</div></div></li>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="button green"><a href="https://bensbargains.net/search/NVIDIA%2520SHIELD/?sr=1" >Search Ben&#8217;s for NVIDIA SHIELD Deals</a></span></p>
<h4>Buy This if You are on a Budget: Dragon Touch X10</h4>
<p>Blowing out performance at the budget price point, the Dragon Touch X10 is the best tablet that you have never heard of. Sporting a octa-core CPU that runs up to 2.0 GHz as well as a 10-inch screen with 1366&#215;768 resolution, the X10 tablet offers an amazing 178 degree viewing angle. It&#8217;s the ideal tablet for watching Netflix or other streaming video services.</p>
<p><em>MSRP: $125  Lowest Price on Ben&#8217;s: n/a</em></p>
<p><a href="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/4_1.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-25859" src="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/4_1-1024x576.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Dragon Touch X10" width="620" height="349" srcset="https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/4_1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/4_1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bensbargains.com/thecheckout/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/4_1.jpg 1500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px" /></a></p>
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<li><strong><span style="color: green;">Pros:</span></strong> Includes a MicroSD slot to expand the memory up to 64GB, snappy performance for budget tablet due to advanced processor.</li>
<li><strong><span style="color: red;">Cons:</span></strong> Limited to 720p, no additional screen sizes, doesn&#8217;t run the latest version of Android.</div></div></li>
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