Top 5 tablets for $99 in 2014: Kindle Fire HD 6, Toshiba Encore Mini, LG G Pad 7, HP Stream 7, Lenovo A7

Christmas means those stockings have to be filled with presents. And because many would undoubtedly appreciate receiving electronic devices this season, tablets are among the top gift options. But of course, since most holiday shoppers are working on a budget to make sure that everyone gets a present, they need to be smart buyers.  

The following are the top five tablets that can be purchased for $99 or less this Christmas. 

Kindle Fire HD 6  

Hailed as one of the best tablets in the market, Kindle Fire HD 6 sets itself apart from other cheap tablets as it offers vivid screen display of 1280 x 800 pixel resolution and fast quad-core MediaTek chipset. The tablet is also tough and can survive drops from a height of one meter. 

Toshiba Encore Mini 

Shoppers can head to Microsoft Store to buy this piece of gem that features a 7-inch HD touchscreen, Intel Atom processor, 1 GB memory, and microSD slot for additional storage. The tablet runs with the latest Windows 8.1 mobile OS. 

LG G Pad 7.0 

LG G Pad 7.0 is a perfect budget tablet with comfortable build and modest specs and features. It has a slim design making it easier to hold. Although the tablet is lacking in internal storage, it compensates by adding a microSD slot for additional storage space. The tablet's original price is around $150, but AT&T is offering a great deal this Christmas by allowing customers to take home the LG G Pad for 99 cents. Consumers must also purchase a smartphone with $0 upfront price. The promo runs until supplies last. 

HP Stream 7 

Microsoft's 12 Days of Deals promo also offers the HP Stream 7, another Windows-based tablet in the bunch. HP's slate boasts key features like a 7-inch screen display and an Intel Atom processor paired with 1 GB of RAM. 

Lenovo A7 

Chinese manufacturer Lenovo offers its own device for $99. The A7 tablet comes with a 7-inch screen panel, quad-core chipset with 1 GB of RAM, 8 GB internal storage with microSD slot, 2-megapixel selfie camera, and 3450 mAh battery.

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