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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we live our lives, and that is especially true for our kids. One of the biggest effects it has is the shift towards online homeschooling. Kids need tablets more than ever to attend the "new normal" kind of schooling. Apple's iPads are great, but they're usually too expensive. Good thing there are other cheaper alternative brands out there that are packed with the same features, durability and aesthetics as the iPad, sometimes even better!

We've handpicked the best iPad alternatives that'll suit the needs of your online classes.

1. Microsoft Surface Pro 7
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The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 should be on top of your list if you're looking for an iPad alternative because this is packed with some serious computing capability thanks to its 10th-gen Intel Core processor. It's also one of the lightest out there as it weighs just 1.7 lbs., and has a battery life of up to 10.5 hours.

2. Fire HD 10
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The Fire HD 10 is another great choice as this 10.1-inch tablet has a 1080p full HD display and internal storage of up to 64 GB. It's powered by a 2.0GHz octa-core processor with 2GB of RAM, making this capable of multitasking. You'll also find a 2 MP front and rear camera that has a 720p HD recording resolution.

3. Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e
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Samsung, the Korean tech giant is also surely on our list with their Galaxy Tab S5e. This has a 10.5-inch AMOLED screen display and a widescreen ratio of 16:10. You can get a full 15 hours of video use on a full charge. It even comes with four months of ad-free YouTube usage.

4. Lenovo Tab M10 HD
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The Lenovo Tab M10 HD is one highly-capable tablet ideal for online classes as it has a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 quad-core processor with a clock speed of 2.0 GHz. Its HD screen measures 10.1 inches, has dual front speakers, and a 256 GB of additional SD storage.

5. Samsung Galaxy Tab A
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Samsung again has one of their products, the Galaxy Tab A, make it on our list due to its convenient and highly-functional specs. A few of these are its 10.1-inch Full HD display and a 512 GB expandable storage. You get a full 10 hours of use on a single charge, while also enjoying the Dolby Atmos Surround.

6. Fusion5 T60
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The Fusion5 T60 can go head-to-head with the bigger brands because this is packed with serious tech specs. This 11.6-inch Full HD tablet is powered by an Intel Quad-core processor with an internal plane switching feature. It runs on Windows 10 and has a full-sized USB 3.0 port.

7. Microsoft Surface Go 2
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The Microsoft Surface Go 2 is one light tablet as it only weighs 1.2 lbs. It has a 10.5-inch touchscreen, ideal for video calls for online classes, and has a battery life of around 10 hours for a single charge. This even comes with an adjustable kickstand that makes it more comfortable for you to use it for extended durations.

8. Amazon Fire HD 8 Kid's Edition
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The Amazon Fire HD 8 Kid's Edition is the ideal choice for kids because this comes with a child-proof case and built-in stand. And don't let this deceive you because it's also loaded with serious specs you get from the regular Fire HD. It has an internal storage of 32 GB and an expandable drive of up to 1 TB.

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