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Cheap Tablet Alert: Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 is just $100, because Prime Day

By Nishka Dhawan Published October 13, 2020

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Amazon isn’t the only retail giant having tons of sales going live on Prime Day. Keen not to be left out of the price-cutting action, Best Buy is kicking off its Black Friday deals on Prime Day. Be under no illusion, though: This is a Best Buy Prime Day deal, even if it isn’t branded as such. Get the

Samsung Galaxy Tab A

for only $100, down $50 from its usual price of $150. This is one of the best Prime Day tablet deals available, so don’t miss your chance to buy it now!

The 8-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab A comes with 32GB of storage and an immersive high-resolution touchscreen. This tablet runs up to 13 hours on a single charge — enough to last an entire day at work or multiple class lectures. There’s also a fast-performing quad-core processor, giving you the ability to multitask and run multiple productivity apps at once. The Android 9.0 operating system will also keep up with you while you browse music, download e-books, or stream your favorite movies on Netflix and Hulu. You can even take your daily Zoom call straight from this tablet — the camera quality is not professional-grade but it’s decent enough to get the job done.

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This inexpensive tablet is also extremely light, weighing in at only about 12 ounces, so you can drop it in your bag and take it everywhere you go. There’s also a microSD slot if you need your tablet to have additional storage. The wireless connectivity is great, too — you won’t have any trouble connecting to both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi networks or any Bluetooth-enabled devices. The integrated speaker is decent as well, enough to deliver clear audio during your Netflix binge sessions. It also gives you above-average sound quality for a tablet in this price range.

Should you buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0?

With long-lasting battery life, an easy-to-carry design, and a streamlined quad-core processor, the 8-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab A is an affordable tablet that packs a punch. This is one of the best tablet deals available right now, so jump on it quickly before stocks run out. You won’t get another opportunity like this anytime soon.

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