Best Value for All Smart Devices

If you're all about getting the most out of your investments, this is the place. From all the All Smart Devices I've indexed, those 6 currently have the best balance between power, cost and durability.

If you can't invest this much, scroll down to the budget section for best value at below-average prices.

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Best bang for the buck across the board $1115 - $1980

The following all smart devices offer the best value. Value is determined by balancing 3 main considerations:

how much it costs
how powerful it is
how long it will likely last

ME PC GT1100I Gaming PC from $1550;
~$1880 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 3/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-8600

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

Memory: 16.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB + 256 GB (~1.25 TB)

Dimensions: 18.80 x 37.00 x 36.50 cm
Weight: 15.00 kg

detailed info $1549.99 from Memory Express as of 2018-06-22 05:23:43, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
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ME PC GT1000I Gaming PC from $1400;
~$1730 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 4/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-8400

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

Memory: 16.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB + 256 GB (~1.25 TB)

Dimensions: 18.80 x 37.00 x 3.50 cm
Weight: 10.00 kg

detailed info $1399.99 from Memory Express as of 2018-06-22 12:15:40, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
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Asus ROG Strix GD30 Gaming PC from $130013%, Best price yet!
~$1590 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 4/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 5/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 0/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-7700

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

Memory: 16.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB + 128 GB (~1.13 TB)

Dimensions: 23.00 x 55.00 x 54.00 cm
Weight: 17.00 kg

detailed info $1299.99 from Best Buy as of 2018-06-22 11:24:16, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
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ME PC V_GT1000A Gaming System from $1530;
~$1860 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 4/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 3/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600

Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 570

Memory: 16.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB + 240 GB (~1.23 TB)

Dimensions: 20.00 x 46.88 x 45.45 cm
Weight: 15.00 kg

detailed info $1529.99 from Memory Express as of 2018-06-21 14:46:04, EDT

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HP Pavilion Desktop PC from $750;
~$1115 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 4/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 1.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-7700

Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 630

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB

Dimensions: 16.31 x 39.50 x 30.71 cm
Weight: 5.70 kg
detailed info from $749.99
- $749.99 from Newegg as of 2018-06-22 10:17:07, EDT
- $899.99 from HP as of 2018-06-22 05:53:43, EDT
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ME PC BATTLEBOX Essential A from $1650;
~$1980 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 4/5
Storage 3/5
Portability 3/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 5/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1600

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

Memory: 16.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB + 250 GB (~1.24 TB)

Dimensions: 18.80 x 37.00 x 36.50 cm
Weight: 15.00 kg

detailed info $1649.99 from Memory Express as of 2018-06-22 05:12:20, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
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Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
Power	4.5/5
Storage	3.5/5
Portability	3/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
Power	5/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	0.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
Power	4.5/5
Storage	3.5/5
Portability	4/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	4/5
Storage	3.5/5
Portability	4.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	5/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	1/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
Power	3.5/5
Storage	3.5/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	4/5
Storage	2.5/5
Portability	0.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	5/5
Storage	4/5
Portability	0/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	3/5
Storage	2/5
Portability	0.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
Power	4/5
Storage	2.5/5
Portability	1.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
Power	4.5/5
Storage	4/5
Portability	0.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
Versatility for the Price	4/5
Power	3/5
Storage	2/5
Portability	1/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
Versatility for the Price	4/5
Power	2.5/5
Storage	2.5/5
Portability	3.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
Power	4/5
Storage	4/5
Portability	1/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
Versatility for the Price	3/5
Power	1.5/5
Storage	1.5/5
Portability	4.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
Power	4/5
Storage	3/5
Portability	3/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
Power	5/5
Storage	4/5
Portability	0.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	4/5
Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
Power	3/5
Storage	2.5/5
Portability	4/5
Autonomy	N/A

Best bang for the buck under $500

Need something cheaper? No worries, here are the best performing options for all smart devices priced below average.

There might be some overlap with the list above, but everything down here is considered budget-friendly.

Microsoft Xbox One S from $230;
~$497 with accessories

Device Ratings

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 0/5
Power 2/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy N/A

by Consoles standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 2/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: AMD Xbox One S CPU

Graphics: AMD Xbox One S GPU

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB

Dimensions: 42.90 x 29.11 x 11.30 cm
Weight: 4.74 kg
detailed info from $229.00
Pricing Accuracy
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Acer 11" Chromebook from $20019%, Best price yet!
~$302 with accessories
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 4/5

by Netbooks standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 1.5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 2.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 3/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy 3/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Celeron N2840

Graphics: Intel HD Graphics

Memory: 4.00 GB

Storage: 16.00 GB

Screen Size: 11.6"

Screen Resolution: 1366×768

Dimensions: 29.40 x 20.40 x 1.86 cm
Weight: 1.10 kg
detailed info from $193.97
- $193.97 from Staples as of 2018-06-21 11:09:56, EDT
- $229.00 from Canada Computers as of 2018-06-22 11:18:58, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
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Asus VivoStick Pocket-Sized PC from $170;
~$409 with accessories
- the Casual Worker
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 1/5
Power 0/5
Storage 0/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy N/A

by Ultra-Compacts standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 1.5/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Intel x5-Z8350

Graphics: Intel HD Graphics

Memory: 2.00 GB

Storage: 32.00 GB

Dimensions: 13.50 x 3.60 x 1.65 cm
Weight: 0.08 kg
detailed info from $167.29
- $167.29 from Amazon as of 2018-06-22 04:30:26, EDT
- $169.99 from Memory Express as of 2018-06-22 06:00:46, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
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BlackBerry DTEK50 from $25028%, Best price yet!
~$250 with accessories
- the Casual Nomad
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Smartphones standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 4/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

by One-Handed Smartphones standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

Specs

Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 617

Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 405

Memory: 3.00 GB

Storage: 16.00 GB

Screen Size: 5.2"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 14.70 x 7.25 x 0.74 cm
Weight: 0.14 kg

detailed info $249.99 from Amazon as of 2018-06-22 04:34:31, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
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Amazon Fire HD 8 from $100;
~$190 with accessories
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

by Small Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 2/5
Storage 3/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy 5/5

Specs

Processor: ARM MT8163

Graphics: ARM Mali T730MP3

Memory: 1.50 GB

Storage: 16.00 GB

Screen Size: 8"

Screen Resolution: 1280×800

Dimensions: 21.40 x 12.80 x 0.97 cm
Weight: 0.37 kg

detailed info $99.99 from Amazon as of 2018-06-22 06:03:20, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
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Asus Chromebit CS10 Stick Computer from $120;
~$451 with accessories
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 0/5
Power 0/5
Storage 0/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 0/5
Power 0/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by Ultra-Compacts standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 1/5
Storage 1.5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Rockchip RK3288C

Graphics: ARM Mali-T760MP8

Memory: 2.00 GB

Storage: 16.00 GB

Dimensions: 12.30 x 3.10 x 1.70 cm
Weight: 0.32 kg
detailed info from $119.99
- $119.99 from Memory Express as of 2018-06-22 05:00:36, EDT
- $121.00 from Amazon as of 2018-06-22 04:14:26, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
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Bang for the Buck	3/5
Versatility for the Price	0/5
Power	2/5
Storage	4/5
Portability	1/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	2/5
Versatility for the Price	4/5
Power	2/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	1/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	2/5
Versatility for the Price	3/5
Power	0.5/5
Storage	0.5/5
Portability	4.5/5
Autonomy	4/5

Bang for the Buck	4/5
Versatility for the Price	3/5
Power	2.5/5
Storage	1.5/5
Portability	4/5
Autonomy	2.5/5

Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
Versatility for the Price	3/5
Power	0.5/5
Storage	0.5/5
Portability	3.5/5
Autonomy	3/5

Bang for the Buck	1/5
Versatility for the Price	1/5
Power	0/5
Storage	0/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	2/5
Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
Power	0.5/5
Storage	1/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	4/5
Power	1.5/5
Storage	2.5/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	4/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	0/5
Storage	0.5/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	4/5

Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	0/5
Storage	0.5/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	4.5/5

Bang for the Buck	4/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	0.5/5
Storage	1/5
Portability	4.5/5
Autonomy	4.5/5

Bang for the Buck	2/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	0.5/5
Storage	0.5/5
Portability	4.5/5
Autonomy	4.5/5

Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	0/5
Storage	0.5/5
Portability	4.5/5
Autonomy	4.5/5

Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
Power	2/5
Storage	3/5
Portability	1.5/5
Autonomy	5/5

Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
Versatility for the Price	0/5
Power	0/5
Storage	0/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
Versatility for the Price	0/5
Power	0/5
Storage	0.5/5
Portability	4.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
Power	1/5
Storage	1.5/5
Portability	4/5
Autonomy	N/A

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Best Value for All Smart Devices

Best bang for the buck across the board $1115 - $1980

ME PC GT1100I Gaming PC from $1550;
~$1880 with accessories

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ME PC GT1000I Gaming PC from $1400;
~$1730 with accessories

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Asus ROG Strix GD30 Gaming PC from $130013%, Best price yet!
~$1590 with accessories

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ME PC V_GT1000A Gaming System from $1530;
~$1860 with accessories

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HP Pavilion Desktop PC from $750;
~$1115 with accessories

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ME PC BATTLEBOX Essential A from $1650;
~$1980 with accessories

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Best bang for the buck under $500

Microsoft Xbox One S from $230;
~$497 with accessories

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Acer 11" Chromebook from $20019%, Best price yet!
~$302 with accessories

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Asus VivoStick Pocket-Sized PC from $170;
~$409 with accessories

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BlackBerry DTEK50 from $25028%, Best price yet!
~$250 with accessories

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Amazon Fire HD 8 from $100;
~$190 with accessories

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Asus Chromebit CS10 Stick Computer from $120;
~$451 with accessories

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Best Value for All Smart Devices

Best bang for the buck across the board $1115 - $1980

ME PC GT1100I Gaming PC from $1550;~$1880 with accessories

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ME PC GT1000I Gaming PC from $1400;~$1730 with accessories

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Asus ROG Strix GD30 Gaming PC from $130013%, Best price yet!~$1590 with accessories

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ME PC V_GT1000A Gaming System from $1530;~$1860 with accessories

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HP Pavilion Desktop PC from $750;~$1115 with accessories

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ME PC BATTLEBOX Essential A from $1650;~$1980 with accessories

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Best bang for the buck under $500

Microsoft Xbox One S from $230;~$497 with accessories

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Acer 11" Chromebook from $20019%, Best price yet!~$302 with accessories

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Asus VivoStick Pocket-Sized PC from $170;~$409 with accessories

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BlackBerry DTEK50 from $25028%, Best price yet!~$250 with accessories

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Amazon Fire HD 8 from $100;~$190 with accessories

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Asus Chromebit CS10 Stick Computer from $120;~$451 with accessories

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Had a specific budget in mind?

Looking for something else?

I also have value ranking for:

ME PC GT1100I Gaming PC from $1550;
~$1880 with accessories

ME PC GT1000I Gaming PC from $1400;
~$1730 with accessories

Asus ROG Strix GD30 Gaming PC from $130013%, Best price yet!
~$1590 with accessories

ME PC V_GT1000A Gaming System from $1530;
~$1860 with accessories

HP Pavilion Desktop PC from $750;
~$1115 with accessories

ME PC BATTLEBOX Essential A from $1650;
~$1980 with accessories

Microsoft Xbox One S from $230;
~$497 with accessories

Acer 11" Chromebook from $20019%, Best price yet!
~$302 with accessories

Asus VivoStick Pocket-Sized PC from $170;
~$409 with accessories

BlackBerry DTEK50 from $25028%, Best price yet!
~$250 with accessories

Amazon Fire HD 8 from $100;
~$190 with accessories

Asus Chromebit CS10 Stick Computer from $120;
~$451 with accessories