Tablet computers at the dawn of their appearance were positioned as devices capable of "killing" laptops. But this did not happen. Still, there is something in these touchscreen gadgets that does not allow them to fully compete with the usual laptops. And their percentage in the modern market of mobile devices is not so high. However, there are people who are satisfied with them. And there is a perfectly legitimate question. How much does a tablet from a particular manufacturer cost? Let's try to answer this question. But first, some background information.
What is a tablet?
A tablet is a touch screen mobile device similar to a smartphone, but different in size. The tablet computer can be with screen sizes of 7, 9, 10 and 12 inches. It all depends on the specific manufacturer, model and status of the device. The first tablets were created by Apple after the triumph of their iPhone smartphone. ThenTablets were positioned as entertainment devices. No one intended to use them for productive work. But everything has changed. Therefore, the question arose of how much the tablet costs? But the answer is not as simple as it seems.
In fact, almost all tablets are devices with a larger screen size and good performance. Relatively high prices can only boast of "apple" products of the company of the same name from Cupertino. All other gadgets of this kind are quite affordable for the average user. Of course, it all depends on the model, hardware platform and device status. But the prices don't differ much. The jumps are small. So, how much does a tablet cost from various brands? To answer this question, you will need to look at the devices of the most popular manufacturers and look at their prices.
iPad by Apple
Probably the most expensive tablets in our ranking. And it doesn't matter what the hardware platform of these devices is. The price will still be outrageous. How much does an Apple tablet cost? It all depends on the year of manufacture of the device. The price of iPad 32 GB 2017 starts from 23,000 Russian rubles. But there are also various modifications. For example, a ten-inch iPad Pro will cost 46,000 Russian rubles. And this is in the basic configuration. The most affordable tablets from this manufacturer are the iPad Air and iPad Mini. They cost 20 and 22 thousand rubles respectively. The buyer receives a high-quality device with wide functionality and proprietary iOS on board. The hardware platform of these tablets is such that they will be relevant for another 2-3 years for sure. And in the secondary market you can buy these devices even cheaper. There, the price tag for the iPad Mini starts at 8,000 rubles.
Galaxy Tab by Samsung
These tablets are cheaper than "apple", but also very good. It should be noted that the Koreans have long been fighting with the Cupertians in this segment. So how much does a Samsung tablet cost? The answer to this question depends on the model of the device, its year of manufacture and positioning. So, for example, the 2017 Galaxy Tab with 8 gigabytes of internal memory, 7 inches of screen and a dual-core processor on board will cost almost 9,000 Russian rubles. And the light version of the same tablet is only 5,000. But this is the most budget option. There are models of a higher class in the arsenal of Koreans. So, a ten-inch Galaxy Tab 3 with 16 gigabytes of internal memory will cost 14,000 Russian rubles. And a modification of the same version costs 15,000. And what about the premium segment? There are such models in the Samsung catalog. For example, "Galaxy Tab C3" costs as much as 46,000 Russian rubles. But it has a quad-core processor, 4 gigabytes of RAM and 32 built-in and a ten-inch screen with 2K resolution. The device comes with a stylus. So, we already know how much the Galaxy tablet costs. Let's move on to other manufacturers.
Lenovo tablets
The products of this company occupied the budget and medium price segments. The company's catalog contains very interesting devices that cannot be found from other manufacturers. One of these gadgets is a tablet computer from the Yoga series, which can easily turn into a laptop when you connect a keyboard. How much does a Lenovo tablet cost? The price of the already mentioned Yoga, for example, starts at 10,000 Russian rubles, and the Pro modification will cost 44,000. But there are also quite budget models that can cope with many tasks. The price tag for them starts at 6,000 Russian rubles and grows exponentially, based on the hardware platform, operating system version, case materials and screen diagonal. Tablets from Lenovo work well. These are almost the most reliable devices on the modern market of mobile gadgets. And the availability of these tablets makes them truly popular products.
Tablet computers from ASUS
Such devices are not profiled for this manufacturer. He prefers to produce laptops, computer components and smartphones. But there are some interesting tablets in his catalog. The only trouble is that not all of them are available for the Russian region. How much does an ASUS tablet cost? Prices for these devices start at 8,000 Russian rubles. But these are the simplestmodels. And representatives of the top line "Transformer" are available to the Russian consumer at a minimum price of 40,000 rubles. The most expensive in this line is ASUS Transformer 3 with a ten-inch screen, 8 gigabytes of RAM and 512 gigabytes of permanent memory. This is truly the most powerful tablet ever. And its price tag is "powerful" - 90,000 Russian rubles. Premium and high performance come with a price.
Oysters tablets
This manufacturer passes off Chinese tablets as purely Russian goods. And he does it well. How much does an Oysters tablet ("Tab") cost? These are very budget devices, so the price will not make you horrified. The simplest models will cost 1,800 Russian rubles. These are lightweight entertainment gadgets. Modern games are not included in the list of available entertainment. If you need a tablet that would run WoT Blitz at least at the minimum graphics settings, then you need to choose a model from 3,000 rubles and more. The most "advanced" models from Oysters boast good performance and a ten-inch screen. But even they will not jump over the limit of 20,000 rubles. The equipment of this manufacturer is the most affordable in this rating. However, not everyone will like the quality. A sort of Chinese "but name".
Drawing Tablets
This is a completely different type of device. These tablets connect directly to the computer and are used by professional designers,artists and animators. The most famous company that produces devices of this type is the American Dell. How much does a Dell drawing tablet cost? The price tag for a device of this type starts at 100,000 Russian rubles. However, there are more affordable models from Wacom. In any case, this is a narrow-profile product, designed for professionals in the field of graphics. A graphics tablet is completely unnecessary for the average user.
Conclusion
So, we figured out the question of how much the Samsung Galaxy tablet (and not only it) costs. The price tag for the device depends on the year of manufacture, hardware platform, performance, quality of materials used, diagonal and screen resolution, and the brand itself. Each manufacturer (except, probably, Apple) has models of the budget segment. And mid-range devices that can satisfy any user are also available. The main thing is to carefully study the market and understand what exactly you need. And there is no shortage in the assortment.
