Decent tablets don’t have to cost an arm and a leg

Tablets are well suited as family devices that can be shared by several people as they are less personalised than a smartphone and handier than a notebook. — GUIDO KIRCHNER/dpa

BERLIN: Whether you want to watch a movie, read a good book or browse online, tablets are pretty handy, both on the sofa and on the train.

There are numerous models on the market and prices range from below €100 (RM471)/US$100 (RM442) to more than four digits. But do you really need to spend that much to make sure you get a decent device?