We purchased a Gemini joy tab 9.7" (reconditioned) at the same time as a new tablet of a similar price. We did this because I did not want to risk purchasing all tablets refurbished and be left with inferior products. Six months on, the joy tab has turned out to be the better product. Yes, we are buying budget tablets new and the joy tab would have cost more new but we are comparing similar priced products and I have to say; screen is better. wireless distance is superior and the interface runs smoother. I have been so pleased with the performance for the price that I would be confident to use box repeatedly (We have already used them more than once)