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This $80 tablet makes a great travel companion - and at this price I might get two
Amazon's Big Spring Sale event is here through March 31, and the Lenovo Tab M9 has received a huge discount. This midrange tablet has just gone from $120 to $79, a 33% drop in price.
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Coinciding with the deal, a couple of Tab M9 bundles have received their own discounts. Lenovo is offering the tablet with an Urban Laptop Sleeve for $95. The second bundle combines the Tab M9 with a 20,000mAh power bank and currently costs $195 at the time of this writing. While these are all for the 2023 model, the tablet is still a great device, especially for what it's selling for.
I recommend the Lenovo Tab M9 for people who want an inexpensive, everyday tablet. It sports a nine-inch HD touchscreen that outputs an image resolution of 1,340 x 800 pixels, and it's powered by a MediaTek G80 Octa Core processor and 3GB of memory. It also has a rear 8MP camera, a 2MP selfie lens, and 32GB of storage for photos and apps.
As you can see from these specs, it is not a super powerful device. But what it lacks in power, it makes up in other areas. The Tab M9 has a 5,100mAh battery, lasting up to 13 hours of video playback. It also weighs 13.4 ounces, making it easy to carry around and a great travel device.
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"Dual speakers provide crystal clear sound," but if you don't want to disturb the people around you, the device has a 3.5mm audio jack for headphones on the side.
Looking at Amazon user reviews, some praise the Lenovo Tab M9 for its vibrant, high-resolution display, while others appreciate its longevity. Considering its display size and handy design, I'm finding it difficult to recommend any other value-centric tablet that's on sale this week.
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How I rated this deal
Arr 33% off, ZDNET's rating system grants this promotion a 4/5 Editor's deal rating score. The Lenovo Tab M9 is a decent media tablet that won't cost you an arm and a leg, and it makes for a great first tablet for children. This may be the lowest amount the Tab M9 will ever go for, so be sure to take advantage of the deal while it lasts.
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