Labor Day is back and this year sales are better than ever. It's like retailers took one look at the summer we had and together said, "These people need a break," and offered some great Labor Day sales. When we're back to school or just looking to improve our tech at home, some of the handiest devices in 2020 are tablets, solving more problems than ever before. We've seen some great tablet deals already, but when we dive in on the vacation we saw some particularly exciting Labor Day sales from Apple and Samsung that you wouldn't want to miss. Look at her!
The Best Tablet Deals for Today's Labor Day
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (32 GB, WLAN) - - $ 118was $ 150
- Apple iPad 10.2 (32 GB, WLAN, newest model) - - $ 279was $ 329
- Apple iPad Mini (64 GB, WLAN, newest model) - - $ 350was $ 399
- Apple iPad Mini (64 GB, cellular + WLAN, newest model) - - $ 480was $ 530
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 (128 GB, WLAN) - - $ 530was $ 650
- Apple iPad Air (256 GB, WLAN, newest model) - - $ 550was $ 650
- Apple iPad Air (256 GB, cellular network + WiFi, latest model) - - $ 680was $ 780
How to choose a new tablet
Like any computing device, tablets come in all sizes and with very different functions. It is important that you don't get overwhelmed by bright, shiny features that you will never use and instead narrow your search by wondering what you are actually using this tablet for. Suppose you get something that the kids will love while driving. In that case, you probably don't have to spend a lot of money on the tablet with the best camera. Any tablet can stream Netflix or other streaming services, and kids are naturally not careful. So don't break the bank on an iPad Pro when a Samsung Galaxy does the same job for a fraction of the cost. However, if this tablet is going to be your work life for the near future, you should find a tablet with a top-notch camera to help out with all of your Zoom and Skype calls.
Another thing to consider is the operating system on all of your other devices. If everything else in your life is Apple (Apple Watch, MacBook, HomePod, etc.), you probably want to start and finish your search with iPads. Make your life easier, not the opposite.
Some other features to consider:
Storage is a big deal. If you use your tablet for work (or every day) and that work involves a multitude of documents, photos, videos and multimedia assets that, unlike the cloud, you want to have on your computer at all times, look for a tablet with more than 1 TB storage space. The battery life is different; They range from 3,000 mAh to 8,000 mAh, which is obviously more than double the battery. If you use Skype or Zoom a lot, be careful where the camera is (the front is usually better for this type of communication; the rear cameras are better for scanning).
When it comes to the processor, again you are wondering how big is a motor you need. If you're doing basic things like preparing documents and watching videos, any chip is fine. If you're passionate about ads from people drawing and typing on their tablet with a detachable keyboard, make sure your tablet supports these features. If you plan to use your tablet far away from Wi-Fi, make sure it has LTE capabilities. Of course, if you want to use your tablet in this way, you'll need to add your tablet to your carrier's plan.
