ZDNET's key takeaways The TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G is a full-color, color paper, and ink paper tablet available at Verizon for $239.
It's a great entertainment tablet for daily use that also functions very well as an e-reader.
Although the screen is versatile, don't expect the graphics to compare to those on an iPad or other high-end tablets. View now at Verizon
Right now, Verizon is running an offer for the TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G that nets you $100 off the tablet when you purchase it with an eligible 5G Android phone.
Reading has always been my favorite way to unwind before bed, and for 13 years, Kindles were my go-to e-readers. But after trying TCL's Nxtpaper technology last year, I haven't looked back.
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While it's no longer the latest model from the company, the TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G has been a mainstay in my household for more than half a year now, and it felt like an upgrade almost immediately. Within hours of setting it up, I gave my daughter my old Kindle, and my husband got my old iPad.
The TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G's display smoothly transitions from regular mode to color paper or ink paper, whether you're reading, scrolling on social media, watching videos, or playing a game. TCL's Nxtpaper technology isn't the same as E Ink, which uses electrophoretic technology to create a monochromatic image.
Also: I replaced my iPad with this $100 Android tablet for a month, and it had no problem keeping up
Instead, Nxtpaper is a paper-like display that helps reduce eye strain and improves readability over traditional screens. The display also reduces blue light, doesn't have a conventional backlight, and eliminates flickering, making it easy on the eyes while displaying the different types of content you'd expect from a flagship tablet or smartphone.
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