Well it depends on version of android you want an budget. M001 is inexpesive has several people writing ROMs for it. Good for getting help, but harder to get people to try your 'Yet Another ROM'. Also it is Android 1.6.For a little more money you can get an apad. Better CPU and has GPU. It is android 1.5. but you could join the project to port froyo to it.Next step up is the PDN/GT78 More Ram faster CPU/GPU android 2.x Sales /Rebates make these a bargain right nowThere are more beyond these A81-E, ZT-180, etc But I would not call them a 'Starter Tablet'See Compare Slates - Wiki for more info.