Just in time for the back to school season, many manufacturers are lowing the price of their tablets. Hisense is the latest to do so, with its 7-inch tablets costing $79 and $129.
It's that time of the year when kids are heading back to school and want to show up on the first day with a brand new smartphone or tablet. Some generations did this with toys and now, in the digital age, those toys have taken the shape of mobile devices. There's some good news for parents who want to send their kids back to school with a new tablet at an affordable price and some impressive specs.
Hisense announced that it was cutting the prices of its Sero 7 and Sero 7 Pro tablets sold at Walmart. The tablet is aimed for the back to school crowd, but any tablet fan can appreciate some of the high-end specs included with both tablets at very affordable prices. Here's a rundown of the both tablet's specs:
Sero 7 Pro
Hisense Sero 7 PRO has a 7-inch 1280 x 800 High Definition touch screen. The slate is powered by NVIDIA's Tegra 3 quad-core processor and runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean out of the box. Key features -include:
Technical Specifications:
- 1.3GHz NVIDIA Tegra 3 Quad-Core processor
- 1GB DDR2 of system memory and 8GB on-board storage memory
- 7.0" touchscreen, 1280 x 800 resolution
- Bluetooth technology
Additional Features:
- Back 5MP webcam and front 2MP webcam with flash and auto-focus
- USB 2.0 port, mini HDMI port
- 8GB on-board storage memory, additional memory via SD card slot
- Up to 10 hours of run time on a full charge
Software and Applications:
- Android 4.2 OS (Jelly Bean)
- Built-in NFC
- Media Formats: Popular media formats
What's in the Box:
- Tablet, battery and AC adapter
Sero 7 LT
"The Sero 7 LT is a feature-packed introductory tablet that is the foundation for the Sero 7 family. It is a perfect gift, PC companion or introduction of technology to a young child now at just $79," touts Hisense in its announcement. Features include:
Technical Specifications:
- 1.6GHz Dual-Core processor
- 1GB DDR2 of system memory and 4GB on-board storage memory
- 7.0" touchscreen, 1024 x 600 resolution
- Built-in 802.11b/g/n WiFi
Additional Features:
- Micro USB 2.0 port, mini HDMI port
- 4GB on-board storage memory, additional memory via SD card slot
Software and Applications:
- Android 4.1 OS (Jelly Bean)
- Pandora Internet Music, Facebook apps
- Google Play (for applications)
- Media Formats: Popular media formats
What's in the Box:
- Tablet, battery and AC adapter
You can now purchase the $129 Hisense 7 Pro and the $79.00 Hisense 7 Sero from Walmart.