Re: Think of all that extra landfill
nope, that is not what I'm saying.
It is well recognised that iPads are not replaced every two years, more like 3 or 4 years. Generally they don't get the poinding a phone does so they last longer.
So if an iPad lasts say 4 years and your cheapo tablet lasts two, then there will be around twice the landfill generated.
And due to WEEE the maker is responsible for recycling the device properly. Apple has a big facility in Texas for recycling their kit. Can you say the same for your cheapo Chinese maker?
That's all I'm saying.