iPads and Tablets on Sale

As one of its daily deals, CowBoom offers the used Apple iPad 2 16GB WiFi Tablet in Black, model no. MC769LL/A, for $249.99 plus $5 for shipping. That's tied with our mention of a used unit from a month ago and the lowest total price we've seen for an iPad 2 16GB WiFi. (It's also a current price low for a used unit by $70.) This 0.3"-thick tablet weighs 1.3 lbs. and features an Apple A5 1GHz dual-core processor, 9.7" 1024x768 LCD touchscreen display, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, accelerometer, compass, up to 10 hours of battery life, and more. Deal ends today.

No warranty information is provided. This used unit may have dents, scratches, or missing parts.

Walmart offers the Double Power 7" 4GB WiFi Android Tablet, model no. T-711, for $59. Opt for free Site-to-store pickup to avoid the $4.97 shipping charge. That's tied with our mention from three weeks ago and the lowest total shipped price we could find now by $18. This tablet features a 7" 800x480 touchscreen LCD, 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 processor, 512MB RAM, USB connectivity, 802.11n wireless, microSD card slot (support for up to 32GB), Android 4.0 OS (Ice Cream Sandwich), and more.

Meijer offers the Soulo Karaoke App and Wireless Microphone for Apple iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, model no. AM71, for $27.99. Choose free in-store pickup to dodge the $8.99 shipping fee. That's $34 under our mention of a shipped unit from three weeks ago and the best price we've seen. (It's currently the best shipped price we could find by $19.) It features pitch enhancement, reverb, and echo. You can choose 10 Soulo song files to get your karaoke collection started, then continue adding to it from the many more available for download via in-app purchases for 99 cents each.

Sony Store offers the Sony Xperia Tablet S Speaker Dock, model no. SGPSPK1, for $64.97 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $24. It features two 10-watt stereo speakers, a remote control, S-Master digital amplifier, mini stereo jack, charging dock and stand for tablet, and more.

All4Cellular offers the refurbished first-generation Kindle Fire 7" Android Tablet, model no. B0051VVO5S, for $99.95. Coupon code "A4C10" drops it to $89.95. With $2 for shipping, that's tied with our expired mention from five days ago and $17 below the lowest price we could find for a refurbished unit, although we saw a refurb for $9 less after rebate last week. It runs a heavily-modified version of Google's Android OS and sports a dual core processor and 7" 1024x600 IPS display. It has 8GB of internal storage, although the intent is to stream most content directly from Amazon Cloud storage. It also lacks 3G support (WiFi is the only option).

A 90-day All4Cellular warranty applies.

The iTunes App Store offers downloads of several apps for Apple iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad for free, as listed below. At up to $5 off, each is the best deal we've seen. The deals:

• Gravity Guy for iPhone and iPod touch or HD for iPad: Side-scrolling adventure game
• Table Top Racing for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad: Racing game
• Pudding Monsters for iPhone and iPod touch or HD for iPad: Dessert-based puzzle game
• Sketchworthy for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad: Drawing and note-taking tool
• Ski On Neon HD for iPad: Space skiing game
• Fishdom 2 HD (Premium) for iPad: Aquatic puzzle game
• see all iTunes app freebies

Secondipity offers the used current-generation Amazon Kindle Fire 7" 8GB WiFi Android Tablet, model no. B0085ZFHNW, for $99.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen for this tablet and a current low for a used one by $19. It runs a heavily modified version of Google's Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS and sports a OMAP4430 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 7" 1024x600 multi-touch IPS LCD, 8GB internal memory, WiFi, up to nine hours of battery life, and more.

No warranty information is provided.

MicroCenter offers the 1.3-lb. ASUS VivoTab 64GB 10.1" Windows 8 Tablet in Black (pictured), model no. ME400C-C1-BK, for $399.99 plus $5.99 for shipping. (You can also choose free in-store pickup.) That's $13 under our April mention and the best price we've seen for any 64GB Windows 8 tablet. (It's also a current price low by $8; most stores charge over $450.) It features an Intel Atom Z2760 1.8GHz dual-core processor, 10.1" 1366x768 multitouch LED-backlit IPS LCD, 2GB RAM, 64GB internal memory, 2-megapixel front camera, 8-megapixel rear camera, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4, microSD card slot, and Windows 8 32-bit.

Micro Center offers the 1.4-lb. Lenovo IdeaTab Lynx K3011 Intel Atom 1.8GHz 11.6" Tablet, model no. 59343251, for $399.99 plus $5.99 for shipping. (Free in-store pickup is also available.) That's a $64 drop since our mention from two weeks ago and easily the lowest total price we've seen for any 12" Lenovo IdeaTab. Features include a 1366x768 touchscreen LCD, Intel Atom Z2760 1.8GHz dual-core processor, 2GB RAM, 64GB flash memory, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, 2-megapixel front camera, microSD card slot, USB connectivity, micro HDMI port, and Windows 8.

For in-store pickup only, Fry's Electronics offers the SIIG Headrest Mount for iPad / Tablets in Black, model no. CE-MT0E12-S1, for $15.99. This $14 mail-in rebate drops it to $1.99. That's $3 under our mention from last month and the best price we've seen for any tablet headrest mount. (It's a current price low by $23.) It features adjustable mounting arms and holds devices from 5" to 8" wide and up to 0.5" deep. Rebate ends May 23.

Fry's Electronics offers the XtremeMac Tango Air Speaker System for Apple iPhone, iPod, and iPad, model no. IPU-TAP-11, for $49 plus around $11 for shipping. (Free in-store pickup is also available.) That's $20 under our mention from last week and the lowest total price we could find now by $165. This speaker is compatible with devices that support iOS 5 or greater and features two tweeters, two full-range drivers, a subwoofer, and passive radiator.

Note: It's currently on backorder, but can still be ordered at this price for delivery when available.

Fry's Electronics offers the Samsung Series 5 ATIV Smart PC Intel Atom 1.8GHz 64GB SSD 11.6" Windows 8 Tablet, model no. XE500T1C-A04US, for $398. Choose free in-store pickup to dodge the $10.79 shipping fee. That's $169 under our shipped mention from March (which included a $100 Amazon gift card) and the lowest total price we've seen for a new model. (It's currently $102 below the lowest shipped price we could find.) Features include an Intel Atom Z2760 1.8GHz dual-core processor, 11.6" 1366x768 capacitive touchscreen LED-backlit LCD, 2GB RAM, 64GB SSD, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, 8-megapixel rear-facing camera and 2-megapixel front-facing camera, USB, micro HDMI port, 2-cell battery, and Windows 8 32-bit.

Walmart offers the refurbished Google Nexus 10 32GB 10" Android Tablet, model no. GTP8110-HA32A, for $399.99 plus $3.97 for shipping. (Free Site-to-Store pickup is also available.) That's $26 under our similar refurb mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we've seen for a Google Nexus 10 32GB tablet. (It's also $81 under the best price we could find for a comparable new unit.) This 1.3-lb. tablet features a 10" 2560x1600 touchscreen display, ARM Cortex A15 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 2GB RAM, 32GB SSD, 5-megapixel camera, 1.9-megapixel front-facing camera, 802.11n wireless, Google Android 4.2 OS (Jelly Bean), and more.

Note that no warranty information is provided.

The iTunes App Store offers Gangstar Rio: City of Saints for Apple iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad for free. That's a buck under our mention from last fall and the lowest price we've seen for this action game.

The iTunes App Store offers N.O.V.A. 3 for Apple iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad for free. That's a buck under our March mention and the lowest price we've seen for this first person sci-fi shooter.

The Apple Store discounts a selection of its factory-refurbished, 3rd-generation iPad WiFi + 4G models, with models starting $409. With free shipping on all orders, each is up to $50 off and the lowest total price we could find for these models with an Apple warranty. Each carries a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new units. Note that not all colors may be available for all carriers listed below. Notables, with price drops:

• Refurb Apple iPad 16GB WiFi + 4G for AT&T in White or for Verizon in Black for $409 ($50 drop)
• refurb Apple iPad 32GB WiFi + 4G for AT&T in Black or VZW in Black or White for $499 ($50 drop)
• refurb Apple iPad 64GB WiFi + 4G for AT&T or Verizon in Black for $579 ($20 drop)

MegaMacs offers the refurbished Apple iPad 2 16GB WiFi Tablet in Black, model no. MC773FD/A, for $289.99 with free shipping. That's $29 below our refurb mention from two weeks ago and $43 under the lowest total price we could find for a refurb elsewhere. This 0.3"-thick tablet weighs 1.3 lbs. and features an Apple A5 1GHz dual-core processor, 9.7" 1024x768 touchscreen LCD, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, front and back cameras, 720p video capture, up to 10 hours of battery life, and more. Deal ends May 22.

Of note, a 90-day warranty applies, although it's unclear who backs it.

eXpansys offers the Digital Gadgets Crash Case for iPad in Green (pictured) or Black, model no. DGIPA3CSPC, for $13.99 plus $3.99 for shipping. That's tied with our mention from last week and a buck under the lowest total price we could find now for any color. This case is compatible with the 2nd-, 3rd-, and current-generation models and features reinforced rubber bumpers on the corners, access to ports and controls, internal ribs for shock absorption, and more.

Note that these usually ship within five to seven days.

Apple4less_sales via eBay offers the open-box Apple iPad Leather Smart Cover in Red, model no. MD304LL/A (pictured), or Navy, model no. MD303LL/A, for $16.99 with free shipping. That's tied with last week's mention and the lowest total price we could find by a buck, although most places charge over $50. It secures to the 3rd- and 4th-generation iPad or iPad 2 via built-in magnets and can be folded into a keyboard stand.