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popularFrugalForever posted Jan 28, 2026 02:47 PM
popularFrugalForever posted Jan 28, 2026 02:47 PM

Total Wireless TCL TAB 8 NXTPAPER 5G 64GB/4GB + 1-month Base Unlimited Plan, no id verification, no phone line needed $84.99

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The only reason this could be a good deal is that, based on past experience, the tablet might come unlocked. YMMV

Total Wireless TCL TAB 8 NXTPAPER 5G 64GB/4GB + 1-month Base Unlimited Plan, no id verification, no phone line needed $84.99

Tablet: $34.99
Base UL Plan: $50
Total: $84.99 + applicable taxes

Specifications:
Camera: FRONT CAMERA: 5MP | REAR CAMERA: 8MP
Battery: Up to 20 days Standby Time
Band: 4G LTE/Wi-Fi® Connectivity
Dimension: 7.76'' x 4.91'' x .35'' inches
Display: 8.7'' Display | Resolution 1340x800
Weight: 11.82 oz
Battery Specs: Battery Size 6000mAh | Usage Time: 16 hrs. | Standby Time: Up to 20 days | Charge Time: Up to 3.5hrs. Charging Yes
Bluetooth: Bluetooth V 5.3
Keyboard: Touch
Memory: RAM/ROM 4GB / 64GB | SD Support Up to 2TB
Processor: Chipset: MediaTekâ„¢ MT8755 | Speed & Type: Up to 2.4GHz, Octa-core processor
WebBrowser: Chrome

https://www.totalwireless.com/buy...xtpaper-5g

Also, similar offier availbale for TCL Tab 8 Plus:
https://www.totalwireless.com/buy...tab-8-plus

But this tablet seems to be a better deal.
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The only reason this could be a good deal is that, based on past experience, the tablet might come unlocked. YMMV

Total Wireless TCL TAB 8 NXTPAPER 5G 64GB/4GB + 1-month Base Unlimited Plan, no id verification, no phone line needed $84.99

Tablet: $34.99
Base UL Plan: $50
Total: $84.99 + applicable taxes

Specifications:
Camera: FRONT CAMERA: 5MP | REAR CAMERA: 8MP
Battery: Up to 20 days Standby Time
Band: 4G LTE/Wi-Fi® Connectivity
Dimension: 7.76'' x 4.91'' x .35'' inches
Display: 8.7'' Display | Resolution 1340x800
Weight: 11.82 oz
Battery Specs: Battery Size 6000mAh | Usage Time: 16 hrs. | Standby Time: Up to 20 days | Charge Time: Up to 3.5hrs. Charging Yes
Bluetooth: Bluetooth V 5.3
Keyboard: Touch
Memory: RAM/ROM 4GB / 64GB | SD Support Up to 2TB
Processor: Chipset: MediaTekâ„¢ MT8755 | Speed & Type: Up to 2.4GHz, Octa-core processor
WebBrowser: Chrome

https://www.totalwireless.com/buy...xtpaper-5g

Also, similar offier availbale for TCL Tab 8 Plus:
https://www.totalwireless.com/buy...tab-8-plus

But this tablet seems to be a better deal.

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Feb 01, 2026 09:55 PM
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ThriftyRaccoon5355Feb 01, 2026 09:55 PM
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Horrible specs. Pass
Feb 02, 2026 01:52 PM
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ParabolaHazeFeb 02, 2026 01:52 PM
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Performance leaves a lot to be desired, but if you want a more capable e-reader it isn't a bad buy considering the cost of Kindles.
Feb 02, 2026 02:26 PM
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RayW1346Feb 02, 2026 02:26 PM
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Quote from SRA1234 :
You have to get a $50 PER MONTH PLAN for 12 months! How does an unlocked tablet help with that?
It means you can cancel right away and use something else with it or just use it as a wifi only tablet.
Feb 02, 2026 06:24 PM
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D_BOMB_ERFeb 02, 2026 06:24 PM
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Amex has 15$ cash offer for straighttalk
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Feb 02, 2026 07:08 PM
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PuckS9852Feb 02, 2026 07:08 PM
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Quote from FrugalForever :
I will explore that thanks. My local library don't use Libby though
If your local library doesn't use libby, you should be able to email the book to your kindle.

My main reason for doing that is what it syncs progress between my ereader, my tablet, and my phone. Its really nice
Feb 03, 2026 03:11 AM
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onlycomesfordealsFeb 03, 2026 03:11 AM
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Quote from RogueVariable :
I've been looking into the NxtPaper devices since they popped up on my radar. A couple things one should be aware of before buying in... TCL has used the same anemic processor on all of these NxtPaper devices and has no desire to change that. There's even a new NxtPaper tablet on Kickstarter right now and it still uses the same ancient CPU. TCL has never sold replacement nibs for their various stylus models. Last I heard, the official word from TCL is they have no plans on changing that in the future. Caveat emptor on this one, folks.
To add to this, they also have a history of empty promises and vapor ware. I'm still salty about their rlcd e ink alternative nxtpaper tablet that never materialized. It's been years and others already have color e ink. However washed out the colors are, it's still color and that's one of 2 major pros from rlcd gone (just missing sunlight visibility).

Edit: just checked and the tablet was recently released. Honestly surprised since they went radio silent after the first and only announcement years ago, until now, apparently.
Last edited by onlycomesfordeals February 2, 2026 at 08:14 PM.
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Feb 03, 2026 07:07 PM
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joshuaNHFeb 03, 2026 07:07 PM
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it's the specs... don't care about the screen. Again, it is the specs... and it is just WAY TOO SLOW. I look at this and I see a $100 headache.
Feb 03, 2026 10:16 PM
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arckalFeb 03, 2026 10:16 PM
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Quote from RogueVariable :
As I mentioned before, they have a Kickstarter right now for a new model that is supposed to be coming out mid-February and watching them interact with backers reveals how clueless they really are. I initially backed them until I saw the train wreck behind the scenes with the responses they had to backer questions and concerns. I'm now hoping that the anti reflective coating and grayscale mode on the Galaxy S10+ can get me close to the NxtPaper experience.
I canceled my pledge for the very same reason. Glad I got out and didn't lost a chunk of money.
Feb 03, 2026 10:18 PM
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RogueVariableFeb 03, 2026 10:18 PM
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Quote from arckal :
I canceled my pledge for the very same reason. Glad I got out and didn't lost a chunk of money.
Cancelled mine this morning when I went to check the pledged backer comments hoping for news and discovered 90 percent of the conversations had been deleted. I couldn't hit cancel fast enough
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Feb 04, 2026 01:27 AM
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DoobieBrotherFeb 04, 2026 01:27 AM
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From now on these phone deals are 1yr to unlock. Might as well just get a TF deal on phones with a 1yr deal and wait a year.

"For all cellphones Activated on the Verizon network on or before January 19, 2026, the cellphone will be remotely unlocked automatically 60 days after paid Activation and 60 days of paid active service.
For all cellphones Activated on or after January 20, 2026, the cellphone will be unlocked upon request after 365 days of paid and active service"
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Feb 05, 2026 12:34 AM
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hbsjrFeb 05, 2026 12:34 AM
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I have this from StraightTalk deal and working great. Waiting to be 🔓 ck after 60 days
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paqmanbikerFeb 05, 2026 01:52 AM
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Quote from sr27 :
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I've been looking into the NxtPaper devices since they popped up on my radar. A couple things one should be aware of before buying in...



TCL has used the same anemic processor on all of these NxtPaper devices and has no desire to change that. There's even a new NxtPaper tablet on Kickstarter right now and it still uses the same ancient CPU.



TCL has never sold replacement nibs for their various stylus models. Last I heard, the official word from TCL is they have no plans on changing that in the future.



Caveat emptor on this one, folks.





This was the reason I would hesitate to jump on this. TCL tablets are slow as heck like onn tablets. 6gb RAM isn't going to cut it either. The storage is abysmally slow. Things take a tad bit longer than needed to have a decent experience.

I got the 10" deal from last month. I think that was a decent deal. But I not using it as much as I thought I would. The screen is nice, looks to be the same coating as Apple nano display. But the tablet is underpowered garbage.




Also this is what TCL dos. They put out the absolute least amount of crap and repackage it year after year. I am worried how they are going to suck the soul out of the Sony electronics.

All this may be true, but doesn't all of this fit the price point? Can you get a similar tablet with better specs for the same money? I'm asking genuinely, as most of the comments here complain about it being slow like budget tablets. But isn't it a budget tablet? I'm asking because I'm looking at the 14" for sheet music use.
Feb 05, 2026 02:12 AM
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sr27Feb 05, 2026 02:12 AM
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Quote from paqmanbiker :

All this may be true, but doesn't all of this fit the price point? Can you get a similar tablet with better specs for the same money? I'm asking genuinely, as most of the comments here complain about it being slow like budget tablets. But isn't it a budget tablet? I'm asking because I'm looking at the 14" for sheet music use.
In my experience of buying multiple budget tablets, it's a toss up. If you just need to run one app and ok with delays, sure go for it. Though, I regret every budget tablet purchase. I could have bought a decent one for the money I spent over all of them and it would have lasted all of them combined and without needing to living with those deficiencies.

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budsterFeb 05, 2026 02:27 AM
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Quote from hbsjr :
I have this from StraightTalk deal and working great. Waiting to be 🔓 ck after 60 days
Isn't it already unlocked? I think these TCL tablets are already unlocked out of the box.

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