If you go to in-person stores like Walmart or Costco, they often have exclusive brands of low-budget devices like TCL. They won't be very powerful but you won't get much value at this price point.
Have you checked used or refurbished options? You could get a nice tablet for half the cost probably
You can check eBay for a refurbished one you like for a good discount. I got a refurbished phone for half the retail price that way
True. Though I'd probably go for a new unit without the 5g and just keep tethering my phone hotspot. But like, I can get a $200 Moto phone from Lenovo with wifi and 5G (and 8G RAM), so why can't I get a $300 tablet from them (even with only 4G memory)?
https://www.motorola.com/us/en/smartphones/index.html?visibleDatas=14015%3A8GB&sortBy=priceUp
If your cell service can provide it, I find tethering preferred. Beats having to open another line imo
As for cost, probably something to do with the size, idk
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