Walmart

WalmartWhen Intel recently predicted $99 tablets for the upcoming holiday season, it must have forgotten last year’s deals. Those included a $49 7-inch Android tablet Black Friday special from Walmart, not to mention a $69 one from OfficeMax. A year later, such deals look like they’re coming back. Walmart already has some pre-Black Friday online specials available, including an Android tablet from third-tier brand Xelio for the familiar $49 price. Like last year’s Black Friday deal, it includes an anemic 4GB of onboard storage, but this year’s model offers a roomier 10.1-inch screen. Likewise, the leaked Toys “R” Us Black Friday ad shows a Polaroid-branded Android tablet for $49.99, though this one is a 7-inch slate (again, with just 4GB of user-accessible storage). And regional retailer H.H. Gregg has a 7-inch Android tablet on sale for $69.99 as part of its pre-Black Friday special.

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