Cheap Android tablets roundup
5 Android Tablets Cheaper than Xoom
With many consumers complaining that the Motorola Xoom is too pricey at $800, CrunchGear did a cheap Android tablets roundup showcasing five other devices from which you can pick.
The Viewsonic G-Tablet retails for $299 online and includes 1GHz Dual Core Tegra 2 chipset and 512MB of DDR2 RAM. The Archos ranges from $280 to $325 depending whether you want 8GB or 16 GB of data. The eLocity A7 is another $299 deal that features 3.5mm audio out and MicroSD slot. Other devices in the cheap Android tablets roundup include the Nook Color ($249) and the Samsung Galaxy Tab ($200 with contract), whose markdowns we told you about in a post last week.
The CrunchGear writer believes more cheap Androids will overwhelm the market in coming months. Another article on SkatterTech advises consumers to be extra-wise when considering these cheaper devices, as many can wind up costing more for less in the long-run. The author points out that a Sprint Android with the required two-month contract will cost close to $2,000, a similar price to a newer Android, but without the newer technology, design, and features.
