iPads and House Brand Tablets on Sale

newegg offers the refurbished Apple iPad Leather Smart Cover in Black (pictured), model no. MD301LL/A, for $29. This $29 mail-in rebate drops it to $0. With free shipping, that's $17 under our mention from two weeks ago of an open-box unit and now $57 less than the lowest total price we could find for a new one. It secures to the 3rd- and 4th-generation iPad or iPad 2 via built-in magnets and can be folded into a keyboard stand.

Of note, also available is the refurbished Apple iPad Leather Smart Cover in Black, model no. MC947LL/A, for $29. This $29 mail-in rebate knocks it to $0 . With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $34. Both deals end May 31.

A 90-day warranty applies, although its unclear who supports it.

TOMTOP COM via Amazon offers this Mini Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard in Black, model no. BTHG-019-2BK-p, for $8.99 plus 99 cents for shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $4. It features a QWERTY lay out, rechargeable Li-ion battery, and microUSB port. It's compatible with most Bluetooth enabled devices.

Meritline offers the Arkon Universal Desk & Table Mount for Apple iPad and Other Tablets in Black, model no. TAB178, for $29.95. Coupon code "MLCB23TN" cuts it to $16.95. With free shipping, that's tied with our March mention and the lowest total price we could find by $5. It features 360° rotation, a polyurethane adhesive base, and compatibility with most 7" to 12" tablets.

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.