Is a cheap iPad better than a cheap Android tablet?

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Almost always yes. iPads receive software updates for 6-7 years. Even a $150 renewed iPad runs high-quality iOS apps, gets security updates, and has superior build quality. Cheap Android tablets under $200 typically have poor screens, slow processors, and stop receiving updates after 1-2 years.

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