Not the cheapest it's been outright, but cheapest currently if you include the Bonus $50 Harvey Norman Gift Card (and can use it within 2 months).
The bonus Gift card offer expires midnight ESDT 14/12/22. The Tablet price is valid till 24/12/22.
Note terms for the Gift card:
eGift card is not redeemable for cash and cannot be used in the transaction in which it is issued. Gift Cards are issued by Derni Pty Ltd and expire 2 months from the date of issue. In the case of a refund of the purchased item and the gift card is unable to be returned, the value of gift card must be deducted from the refunded amount. Terms and conditions apply. See in store for details.
There are no details about how the gift card is issued (electronic or posted, Derni does both types) or how long it takes to get it.
Details on the tablet from the HN Website:
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 WiFi 64GB 10.5-inch Tablet is your new window to the world, with its slim design, exceptional hardware, and immersive entertainment system ready to take on your various needs. Use the tablet to dive deep into the things you love, share your favourite moments, enrich your knowledge, and stay connected with style.
Processor CPU Speed 2GHz
CPU Type Octa-Core
Display Size (Main Display) 10.5" (266.9mm)
Resolution (Main Display)1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Technology (Main Display) TFT
Color Depth (Main Display) 16M
Camera Rear Camera - Resolution 8.0 MP, Auto Focus Yes, Flash No
Front Camera - Resolution 5.0 MP
Video Recording Resolution FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps
Memory RAM_Size (GB) 4, ROM Size (GB) 64, Available Memory (GB) 47.7
External Memory Support MicroSD (Up to 1TB)
Connectivity USB Version USB 2.0
Location Technology GPS, Glonass, Galileo, QZSS
Earjack 3.5mm Stereo
MHL No
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4G+5GHz, VHT80, Wi-Fi Direct Yes
Bluetooth Version5.0
NFC No
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, DI, HID, HOGP, HSP, OPP, PAN
PC Sync. Smart Switch (PC version)
OS Android
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor
Physical specification Dimension (HxWxD, mm) 161.9 x 246.8 x 6.9, Weight (g) 508
Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical) 7040, Removable No
Video Playing Format MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM, Video Playing Resolution FHD (1920 x 1080)@60fps.
Audio Playing Format MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
Services and Applications Gear Support, Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds, Gear IconX (2018)
How are these vs iPads for a toddler distraction device on an airplane?
I’m entirely iOS ecosystem currently. Only planned for use 3-4 times a year on plane flights or similar where distraction can’t involve playing outside etc.
I know iPads need minimum 64gb but androids are probably easily expandable I guess?