Diwali gifting guide: Tablets

Best tablet under Rs. 10,000

Google Nexus 7 (16GB, Wi-Fi) (Review) – Rs. 9,999 (approx)

The definitive tablet from the makers of Android, the Google Nexus 7 will service all your tablet computing needs, at a rather affordable sub-Rs. 10,000 price

Best tablet between Rs. 10,001 and Rs. 15,000

Lenovo Idea Tab A3000 Tablet (16GB, Wi-Fi + 3G) – Rs. 13,999 (approx)

An inexpensive 3G-enabled voice-calling dual-SIM quad-core tablet from a major manufacturer, the Idea Tab A3000 provides a seamless Jelly Bean interface

Best tablet between Rs. 15,001 and Rs. 20,000

Google Nexus 7C (32GB, Wi-Fi + 3G) (Review) – Rs. 15,999 (approx)

The 32GB, 3G variant of the popular Google Nexus 7, the Nexus 7C is the best tablet money can buy you below Rs. 20,000, from solid performance to butter-smooth UI

Best tablet between Rs. 20,001 and Rs. 30,000

Apple iPad mini (16GB, Wi-Fi + 4G) (Review | Pictures) – Rs. 29,990 (approx)

The cheapest 4G tablet from Apple, the iPad mini is your recommended first step into the rich iOS ecosystem. Built beautifully, the iPad mini is no slouch in the performance field either.

(Please note: New Apple iPad models are expected to be launched on October 22, and make their way to India soon after)

Best tablet between Rs. 30,001 and Rs. 40,000

Apple iPad 4th Generation with Retina display (16GB, Wi-Fi + 4G)– Rs. 37,990 (approx)

A top-notch tablet, this is Apple's latest 4G-enabled iPad in a more affordable 16GB variant, promising best-in-class performance, a high-res display, abundant app choices, and killer looks.

(Please note: New Apple iPad models are expected to be launched on October 22, and make their way to India soon after)

Best tablet betweeen Rs. 40,001 and Rs. 50,000

Sony Xperia Z Tablet (16GB, Wi-Fi + 3G) (Review | Pictures) – Rs. 42,000 (approx)

The slimmest, sleekest 10-inch tablet in the world, the Sony Xperia Z also happens to be the best Android-based tablet available in the market in terms of performance, price and features.

Best tablet above Rs. 50,001

Apple iPad 4th Generation with Retina display (64GB, Wi-Fi + 4G) – Rs. 52,000 (approx)

While this tablet needs no introduction, here is one anyway: it is Apple's top-end offering, and without any major caveats, offers all the features you will ever need from a tablet computer.

(Please note: New Apple iPad models are expected to be launched on October 22, and make their way to India soon after)