Best Versatility for the Price for Smart Devices

Sometimes, the best purchase criteria aren't power or durability, but rather versatility. The devices below will open the most possibilities per dollar.

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

Best Value for the Price, with no financial restrictions $250 - $1590

Apple iPod touch (6th Generation) from $200;
~$331 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 3.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 4/5

by Small Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 3/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy 3.5/5

Specs

Processor: Apple A8

Graphics: Apple A8 Graphics

Memory: 1.00 GB

Storage: 16.00 GB

Screen Size: 4"

Screen Resolution: 1136×640

Dimensions: 12.34 x 5.86 x 0.61 cm
Weight: 0.30 kg
detailed info from $198.00
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

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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

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Dell Inspiron 15" Gaming Laptop from $12008% cheaper than usual
~$1481 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

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

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 4/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 2/5
Autonomy 1.5/5

by Portable Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy 1.5/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-7700HQ

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050

Memory: 16.00 GB

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

Screen Size: 15.6"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1080

Dimensions: 39.88 x 26.49 x 2.51 cm
Weight: 2.57 kg
detailed info from $1199.99
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HP Pavilion Desktop PC from $60014%, Best price yet!
~$967 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 2/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

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

by Tower Computers standards

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

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-7400

Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 630

Memory: 12.00 GB

Storage: 2 TB

Dimensions: 16.31 x 31.50 x 30.71 cm
Weight: 5.70 kg
detailed info from $599.99
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HP Pavilion Desktop PC from $600;
~$888 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 2.5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 1/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

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

Specs

Processor: AMD A12-9800

Graphics: AMD Radeon R7 Graphics

Memory: 16.00 GB

Storage: 2 TB

Dimensions: 16.31 x 39.50 x 30.71 cm
Weight: 5.70 kg

detailed info $597.33 from eBay as of 2018-06-22 05:59:42, EDT

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Bang for the Buck	1/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	0.5/5
Storage	0.5/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	3.5/5

Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	0/5
Storage	0.5/5
Portability	4.5/5
Autonomy	4/5

Bang for the Buck	2/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	3.5/5
Storage	3/5
Portability	3.5/5
Autonomy	3.5/5

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

Bang for the Buck	4/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	4/5
Storage	4/5
Portability	2/5
Autonomy	1.5/5

Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	4.5/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	1/5
Autonomy	1.5/5

Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	2/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	3.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

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

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

Bang for the Buck	2.5/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	1/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	3.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	2.5/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	1/5
Autonomy	N/A

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

Best Versatility for the Price under $400

Need something cheaper? No worries, here are the most adaptable all smart devices priced below-average.

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

Apple iPod touch (6th Generation) from $200;
~$331 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 3.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 4/5

by Small Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 3/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy 3.5/5

Specs

Processor: Apple A8

Graphics: Apple A8 Graphics

Memory: 1.00 GB

Storage: 16.00 GB

Screen Size: 4"

Screen Resolution: 1136×640

Dimensions: 12.34 x 5.86 x 0.61 cm
Weight: 0.30 kg
detailed info from $198.00
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
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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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 from $130;
~$229 with accessories
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 3.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 0/5
Storage 0/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 4/5

by Small Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 2/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 3.5/5

Specs

Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 410

Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 306

Memory: 1.50 GB

Storage: 8.00 GB

Screen Size: 7"

Screen Resolution: 1280×800

Dimensions: 18.69 x 10.88 x 0.87 cm
Weight: 0.28 kg
detailed info from $129.00
Pricing Accuracy
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Acer 11" Chromebook from $190;
~$375 with accessories
- the Casual Nomad
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 0/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

by Netbooks standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 1.5/5
Portability 2/5
Autonomy 4/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 0/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 3/5
Autonomy 4/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Celeron N3060

Graphics: Intel HD Graphics

Memory: 2.00 GB

Storage: 16.00 GB

Screen Size: 11.6"

Screen Resolution: 1366×768

Dimensions: 29.77 x 21.01 x 2.21 cm
Weight: 1.36 kg
detailed info from $189.99
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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Bang for the Buck	1/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	0.5/5
Storage	0.5/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	3.5/5

Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	0/5
Storage	0.5/5
Portability	4.5/5
Autonomy	4/5

Bang for the Buck	2/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	3.5/5
Storage	3/5
Portability	3.5/5
Autonomy	3.5/5

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	1/5
Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
Power	0.5/5
Storage	0/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	3.5/5

Bang for the Buck	1/5
Versatility for the Price	4/5
Power	0/5
Storage	0/5
Portability	4.5/5
Autonomy	4/5

Bang for the Buck	3/5
Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
Power	2/5
Storage	0.5/5
Portability	4.5/5
Autonomy	3.5/5

Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
Versatility for the Price	4/5
Power	0/5
Storage	0.5/5
Portability	3.5/5
Autonomy	4.5/5

Bang for the Buck	1.5/5
Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
Power	0.5/5
Storage	1.5/5
Portability	2/5
Autonomy	4/5

Bang for the Buck	0.5/5
Versatility for the Price	4/5
Power	0/5
Storage	0.5/5
Portability	3/5
Autonomy	4/5

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

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Best Value for the Price, with no financial restrictions $250 - $1590

Apple iPod touch (6th Generation) from $200;
~$331 with accessories

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

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

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Dell Inspiron 15" Gaming Laptop from $12008% cheaper than usual
~$1481 with accessories

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HP Pavilion Desktop PC from $60014%, Best price yet!
~$967 with accessories

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HP Pavilion Desktop PC from $600;
~$888 with accessories

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Best Versatility for the Price under $400

Apple iPod touch (6th Generation) from $200;
~$331 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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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 from $130;
~$229 with accessories

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Acer 11" Chromebook from $190;
~$375 with accessories

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

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Best Versatility for the Price for Smart Devices

Best Value for the Price, with no financial restrictions $250 - $1590

Apple iPod touch (6th Generation) from $200;~$331 with accessories

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

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

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Dell Inspiron 15" Gaming Laptop from $12008% cheaper than usual~$1481 with accessories

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HP Pavilion Desktop PC from $60014%, Best price yet!~$967 with accessories

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HP Pavilion Desktop PC from $600;~$888 with accessories

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Best Versatility for the Price under $400

Apple iPod touch (6th Generation) from $200;~$331 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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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 from $130;~$229 with accessories

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Acer 11" Chromebook from $190;~$375 with accessories

Device Ratings

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

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Had a specific budget in mind?

Looking for something else?

I also have value ranking for:

Apple iPod touch (6th Generation) from $200;
~$331 with accessories

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

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

Dell Inspiron 15" Gaming Laptop from $12008% cheaper than usual
~$1481 with accessories

HP Pavilion Desktop PC from $60014%, Best price yet!
~$967 with accessories

HP Pavilion Desktop PC from $600;
~$888 with accessories

Apple iPod touch (6th Generation) from $200;
~$331 with accessories

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

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

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 from $130;
~$229 with accessories

Acer 11" Chromebook from $190;
~$375 with accessories

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