if you could invest a little more, Galaxy Tab A 10.1 + Spen would be a great choice. the RRP price is rm1,499 and i think you can get cheaper on online markets. i think you will find the Spen useful.
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab...(2016)-8090.php

note taking & casual browsing might be best to get screen with 1080p resolution or above (less scrolling).
other options would be below...

Asus Zenpad Z10 ZT500KL - price unknown
http://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenpad_z10_zt500kl-8370.php

Lenovo Tab3 10 - price unknown
http://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_tab3_10-7953.php

then you be happy with Samsung Tab A 10.1 + Spen
retailing around rm1,500 for the 3gb ram

hi bro,
they have a few variant. the 3gb ram comes with 32gb rom.

and if you willing to wait a bit, once S3 TAB more established, i think the price will drop a little more.

although not a fan if 8 inch tablet but this is not bad, though at 1.1K i feel its a bit pricey and no MicroSD card, without it, it is a no no for me. the specs will surely offer no lag and smooth operation.

what do you have in mind to use it for generally?

Dear Sir,
any tablet, cheap or expensive, if not handle properly will face same demise. my advise is on your kid next tablet, buy proper case like book like case with flip cover and put a tempered glass SP on it. if your kid has a tendency to drop the tablet, then i advise use some DIY foam/rubber on the case for extra protection.

for kids mode, there are many playstore app that have the kind of option/restriction that you need, so you have option there.

as for your request, have a look at this page for models: http://www.teclast.com.my/ecomm/
among all the models here, based on your budget and smooth operations, i would recommend:
- Teclast X80 Plus 2-IN-1 Dual OS

a cheaper version is this but i feel would lag badly...
- Teclast P80 3G 16GB Intel X3-C3230 HD 1280X800 1.5GB Ram

at least with a local warranty, anything not externally damage, rough handling with a kid, can go claim

hi...
please state budget tablet with the purpose of s stylus? its easier to recommend if have both these information.



actually what you need is a USB hub that can do power delivery if i am not wrong. they can charge the device at the same time. but these hub with power delivery is not cheap.

for example, like this one: J5create JCA374
https://en.j5create.com/collections/type-c/...ant=18868539524
it supports power delivery 2.0 where power will feed back into the connecting port of the device. i saw this in Lowyat Viewnet but it cost about rm200++

Lenovo Tab 4 Plus 8.0

if you don't mind some china brands, there is plentiful on gearbest but what's your budget?

but its Full HD 🤔

https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_tab_4_8_plus-8603.php

edit: sorry. i can't seem to find its availability in Malaysia except the old model which has lesser specs.

edit: if you don't mind Windows based, you can Joi 11 , its about rm800.
https://www.joi.com.my/joi-11/

This post has been edited by chaosneo: Apr 14 2018, 01:04 PM

wow 1.4K

Onda, Jumper, and Teclast is not bad. Cube also quite reliable as we have a few user here. based on your budget, anything below USD 220 then. if you need to find a reliable review on it, http://techtablets.com provides really good ones.

here is the link:
https://www.gearbest.com/tablet-fHD-_gear/?...igh&odr_value=1

buying from gearbest, the delivery average is usually 2-3 weeks.

i think it be hard to find a 10.1 inch at that price point, especially in the local market. you can try Gearbest or Bangood but you may need to bump your budget up a bit.

here is an example
https://m.gearbest.com/tablet-pcs/pp_639367.html?wid=1451237

what is your budget? and preferred screen size?
Mi Pad 2 has been said to be a solid performer and battery efficient. any tablet with SD625 cpu is good and power efficient as well which translates to longer battery life.

there are quite some powerbanks that is thin and slim profile that can really extend any tablet battery life to twice or three times its usable duration. you can mitigate the cumbersome factor by incorporating the powerbank with the tablet case.

have you look at M5 lite?
actually, just a tad little more, the Mi Pad 4 PLUS 10 inch is also another great choice.

i am actually looking forward to seeing Samsung Tab s5e. there is great potential if its priced rm1,600

then you might be interested in samsung dex or huawei emui desktop mode capable tablets.

cheapest dex is now samsung tab s5e at arojnd 1.5k? i am not too sure of the price.

even the lowest version which maybe price around RM1.2K - 1.3K looks very promising for that price.

you just miss the hottest one on the market release few days ago, MI PAD 5
i think they will restock, just keep an eye on official Mi store.

non mainstream then yes.

i did try to use an 8 inch plus tablet as a daily phone with telephone function for a short duration.

but what that was dismay to me truly was the camera as TnG QR reading was a challenge. another one was that you always need headphones or earbuds available when people may just called in.