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TJ Fink

5 uses for a cheap Android tablet: From e-reader to home security

5 uses for a cheap Android tablet.

With all the cheap Android tablet deals we’ve seen in recent years, it’s not uncommon for some techy families to purchase at least one, if not several cheap tablets. Despite boasting pretty solid specs these days, cheap tablets can easily turn into expensive, rarely used paperweights around the home. (For proof, try searching for “old Amazon Fire” on eBay.) 

Sure, your current smartphone is probably just as powerful — if not more so — than even the best Android tablets, but some apps simply work better on a larger screen. So why not turn your affordable slate into a dedicated device of some kind? 

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