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Functional Cheap Tablets

The Impression 7 is a Super Affordable Alternative to the iPad

— October 27, 2011 — Lifestyle
While a lot of people (myself included) often choose products for their labels, if you're someone who wants functionality but don't want to break the bank getting it, then consider the Impression 7 by Leader International.

The iPad's much more affordable third cousin, the 7-inch Impression 7 is available at Kmart and costs only $179. According to Chipchick, it can actually handle almost anything any other tablet can handle. With a 0.3 MP camera and two USB ports, it runs on Android 2.2 and a 1 GHz processor, with 4 GB of storage and an SD card slot that can handle cards up to 16 GB. Its screen is also capable of an 800 x 400 resolution.

If the Impression 7 doesn't cut it for you, you might want to consider its more expensive and slightly larger sibling, the Impression 10, which retails for $349.
Trend Themes
1. Functional and Budget Tablets - The rise of cheaper yet functional tablets presents an opportunity for manufacturers to target budget-conscious consumers.
2. Affordable Android Tablets - The emergence of budget-friendly tablets that run on the Android operating system creates a new consumer segment for manufacturers to tap into.
3. Disruptive Competition to Premium Tablets - Functional and affordable tablets like the Impression 7 and Impression 10 could disrupt the market dominance of premium tablets like the iPad.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can leverage the trend towards functional and budget-friendly tablets to expand their market share.
2. Retail - Retailers like Kmart can capitalize on the demand for affordable tablets by offering a variety of low-cost tablet options in-store and online.
3. Technology Manufacturing - Manufacturers can innovate around the functional and budget-friendly tablet market trend by introducing new features or improving existing ones without compromising on affordability.
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