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Best Android Tablets For Seniors

Seniors appreciate having technology at their fingertips, too – which is why it’s important to know about all of the best Android tablets on the market. Android has been consistently one of the top-rated operating systems because it is easy to use. While there are various versions on the market, each offer the ability to play games, read books, and do a wide range of other things. Plus, when there is an Internet connection on the tablet, you will have access to the Google PlayStore, which means you can download an array of apps – many of them at no cost to you.

There are many different tablets to choose from. Whether you’re the senior or you are buying for a senior, the variety of tablets allow you to choose one that not only fits your price range but allows you to choose a tablet that will let you do everything you want to on the tablet. For example, you may want a tablet for:

– Video chatting

– Checking email

– Online shopping

– Photo and music sharing

– Watching TV shows and movies

– Playing games

– Reading books and magazines

It doesn’t matter what you want to use the tablet for. What matters is that you choose the right one. View the 15 best Android tablets for seniors, seen below.

The Top Android Tablets for Seniors

Noria Slim Model CI55000236

Operating system: Android

Screen Size: 8 inches

Wi-Fi: Yes

Touchscreen: Yes

Battery size: 8 hours

RAM: 1 GB

Why it should be considered: This is a slim tablet that makes it easy to take wherever you go. It has a great looking screen, a lot of high performance features and an integrated webcam.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3

Operating system: Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean

Screen Size: 7 inches

Wi-Fi: Yes

Touchscreen: Yes

Battery size: 8 hours

RAM: 1 GB RAM

Why it should be considered: The Galaxy Tab 3 can be a tablet or it can be a computer – all you have to do is dock it with a part sold separately – and you have a keyboard to use as well. The touchscreen responds easily, allowing you to touch as you go to navigate through the tablet.

Alldaymall Tablet PC

Operating system: Android 4.0

Screen Size: 7 inches

Wi-Fi: Yes

Touchscreen: Yes

Battery size: 8 hours

RAM: 512 MB

Why it should be considered: This is an affordable tablet pre-loaded with a lot of features. Enjoy graphics like you’ve never seen before on a small screen.

SVP 9” Android 4.0 Capacitive Touchscreen Tablet

Operating system: Android 4.0

Screen Size: 9 inches

Wi-Fi: Yes

Touchscreen: Yes

Battery size: 8 hours

RAM: 512 MB

Why it should be considered: This is one of the larger tablets at a low price. You can use it for YouTube, Skype, and any other app that you want to download from the PlayStore.

KingPad Tablet R7X

Operating system: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Screen Size: 7 Inches

Wi-Fi: Yes

Touchscreen: Yes

Battery size: 8 hours

RAM: 1 GB

Why it should be considered: This touchscreen allows you to pinch and zoom and do much more. The higher
version of the operating system makes it easy to use and gives you a few more controls than earlier versions.

Toshiba Thrive Model PAD101F7IN

Operating System: Android

Screen Size: 7 inches

Wi-Fi: Yes

Touchscreen: Yes

Battery size: 8 hours

RAM: 1 GB

Why it should be considered: This tablet has a 5 MP rear-facing camera and weighs less than a pound. It’s easy to carry around with you and it can be your tablet, your PC, and your digital camera – all in one!

ARCHOS 101 Internet Tablet

Operating System: Android

Screen Size: 10.1 inches

Wi-Fi: Wireless-N

Touchscreen: Yes

Battery size: 10 hours

RAM: 8 GB

Why it should be considered: This tablet is lightweight at about 1 pound and has a serious amount of battery life. It’s also got a great screen that makes it easy to watch movies, play games and search the Internet.

Dragon Touch Model MID7134B

Operating system: Android 4.0

Screen Size: 7 inches

Wi-Fi: Yes

Touchscreen: Yes

Battery size: 8 hours

RAM: 512 MB

Why it should be considered: This is an affordable tablet that allows you to do a lot. You can Skype, surf the Internet, turn it into an e-reader and much more.

Chromo White Model CHR-2419

Operating system: Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

Screen Size: 7 inches

Wi-Fi: Yes

Touchscreen: Yes

Battery size: 2-3 hours

RAM: 512 MB

Why it should be considered: This is a sharp looking tablet with a capacitive screen that allows you to enjoy multimedia in an entertaining way. It has built-in speakers, a built-in microphone and everything you need to record video and take part in video chats.

7” Tab Nero x2 Multi-Touch Tablet PC

Operating system: Android 4.1

Screen Size: 7 inches

Wi-Fi: Yes

Touchscreen: Yes

Battery size: 2-4 hours

RAM: 512 MB

Why it should be considered: This multi-touch tablet is compact. One of the smaller tablets, it allows you to watch movies, play games, and download as many apps as you want. It’s not a lengthy battery, but it is an affordable tablet.

7” Matricom .TAB Nero Tablet PC

Operating system: Android 4.0

Screen Size: 7 inches

Wi-Fi: Yes

Touchscreen: Yes

Battery size: 3+ hours

RAM: 512 MB

Why it should be considered: This is an easy to carry tablet so you can take it anywhere you want to stay connected. As long as you have a Wi-Fi connection, you have access to the Internet and the app store.

Coby 7” Android Internet Tablet

Operating system: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

Screen Size: 7 inches (also available in 8 inches and 10.1 inches)

Wi-Fi: Yes

Touchscreen: Yes

Battery size: 6 hours

RAM: 1 GB

Why it should be considered: This Android tablet gives you the Internet in an easy to carry tablet. The 7 inch screen is ideal for reading books, watching movies, and sending emails to those you want to connect with.

Digital Reins 9” Tablet PC

Operating system: Android 3.0 Honeycomb

Screen Size: 9 inches

Wi-Fi: Yes

Touchscreen: Yes

Battery size: 6-8 hours

RAM: 512 MB

Why it should be considered: This is one of the most affordable tablets on the market. It gives you 8 GB of memory to store music and photos and it’s got an expansion slot, so you can add more storage when you need it.

Polaroid Internet Tablet Model #PMID 1000B

Operating System: Android

Screen Size: 10.1 inches

Wi-Fi: Yes

Touchscreen: Yes

RAM: 8 GB

Why it should be considered: Polaroid doesn’t produce many tablets, but among it’s limited offerings it has this tablet that features a state of the art camera for those who specifically like to take photos, videos, and take part in video chat. The 8 GB ram makes sure the tablet runs smoothly, even with multiple apps going.

Contixo Tablet PC MODEL # LR102

Product Specs:

Operating System: Android

Screen Size: 10.1 inches

Wi-Fi: Yes

Touchscreen: Yes

Battery size: 10 hours

RAM: 500 MB

Why it should be considered: This dual core tablet gives you a lot of options in terms of performance. There’s also a front and rear facing camera for taking pictures and chatting on the web.

Selecting Your Tablet

Everyone wants a tablet for a different reason. When you have decided it’s time for a tablet, there are many Android tablets for seniors for you to choose from. Many brands have a variety of models to choose from, so it comes down to reading the features that each has to offer as well as reading the reviews left by those who have already bought one of the tablets you are looking at.

The screen sizes range from 7 inches to 10 inches and more, so when you look at the tablets, figure out what size you want to stare at. Larger screens make it easier to watch movies, but they aren’t always the easiest to tote around. You will need to weigh the pros and cons that each tablet has to offer in order to find one that meets your needs.

Budget-Friendly

Many of the newer tablets on the market are budget-friendly. While you can find tablets that are several hundred dollars, you probably don’t need them because you aren’t playing high-definition games on them and you aren’t storing a significant amount of data. While you may want some storage for photos of the family and some of your favorite songs, you don’t have the storage needs that a high school student or a corporate executive has – which allows you to save money on your tablet.

Plenty of Android tablets are senior-friendly, so it’s a matter of comparing the different models and finding one that works for you.