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I finally found a tablet that can easily replace my iPad and Kindle (and is affordably priced)

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TCL Nxtpaper 11 Plus ZDNET's key takeaways The TCL Nxtpaper 11 Plus is available for $249.

This tablet can switch from full color to an E Ink-like display with the press of a button, it has 256GB of storage, and an eye-catching matte display with 120Hz refresh rate.

The Nxtpaper 11 Plus can get heavy when you use it one-handed and doesn't include a case or stylus, though you can buy them separately. $249 at Walmart

I test a lot of tablets, and admittedly, the design aspirations of many of these devices has gotten complacent. It's hard to get excited about a new tablet because most of its features have already been available before. It's rare to come across a truly innovative tablet that offers something new to consumers.

Enter: the TCL Nxtpaper 11 Plus.

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I already loved the previous model of this tablet, the 10-inch Nxtpaper 10, but it was a Verizon exclusive that you couldn't easily buy elsewhere. The new Nxtpaper 11 Plus is an even better variation of one of my favorite tablets, and it's available at Walmart for $249.

In addition to using the tablet's Nxtpaper technology to switch from a full-color display to an ink-paper display, this tablet has 256GB of internal storage, an 11.5-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and expandable 8GB of RAM.

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It's strong enough to serve as an entertainment and light-work tablet for most users, but it's also perfect for replacing or doubling as an e-reader.

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