I bought a new tablet last week costing less than $200 because it was on sale. This Samsung Galaxy Tab A has a much bigger screen than my Samsung J7 phone and it is more convenient to use the virtual keyboard. Also, it is quicker in response maybe because of the faster processor. It's only now that I realize about the convenience of using the tablet over the phone. We had a tablet some 5 years ago that easily broke due to negligent use of the children. And now, this new tablet will surely be taken care of... by me.