Known for their affordable smartphones, Alcatel are bringing to Australia an affordable 8 inch tablet which has been announced here in Berlin at IFA.
We’re told it will retail through a telco for under $130 – despite having a US price tag above that – and this could be down to carrier plan pricing – but we’ll have more on that when it launches later in the year.
With 4G on board, and Android Oreo it’s a pretty good deal overall, aimed at those needing a basic web and app access device, or something to give the kids for their basic gaming.
“The need for an all-around tablet that can bridge the work-life divide while remaining in reach of everyone is clear,” said Stefan Streit, General Manager of Global Marketing at TCL Communication. “Alcatel 3T 8 takes in-demand features and puts them into a premium tablet that’s accessible to all.”
The thing weighs under 300grams! and is 8.2mm thin, but inside is a 4080mAh battery.
Kids mode is built in, so family usage is ready out of the box – and it also features Eye Care mode – which reduces blue light to reduce eye strain.
And if you’re worried about the kids damaging it – that price – $130 or less – includes a bumper case which is shock proof, water proof and dust proof!
No word on when it’s coming, but it is coming to Australia, and at that price – we’re keen to get a look and see how the kids react!
Trev is a Technology Commentator, Dad, Speaker and Rev Head.
He produces and hosts several popular podcasts, EFTM, Two Blokes Talking Tech, Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars, The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen, and the Private Feed. He is the resident tech expert for Triple M on radio across Australia, and is the resident Tech Expert on Channel 9’s Today Show and appears regularly on 9 News, A Current Affair and Sky News Early Edition.
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