iPads and Tablets on Sale

Amazon offers the Lenovo IdeaPad A1 7" 16GB Touchscreen Android Tablet in Black, model no. 22282MU, for $169.99 with free shipping. That's $19 under our March mention and the lowest total price we've seen. (It's a current price low by $29.) This 14.08-oz. tablet features a Texas Instruments OMAP 3622 1GHz processor, 7" 1024x600 touchscreen LCD, 512MB RAM, 16GB of storage, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, microSD card slot, 3-megapixel rear-facing camera, 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera, 1-cell battery, and Google Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).

The iTunes App Store offers Pete's Robot for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad for 99 cents. That's a $2 drop and the best deal we've seen for this interactive children's book.

BecauseWeMay discounts a selection of indie games for iPad / iPhone / iPod touch, Mac, Windows, Android, and Linux. Prices start at free and many are all-time price lows. Deal ends June 1.

A best bet is Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad for $2.99. That's $2 off and the lowest total price we've seen for this adventure title.

newegg offers the Lenovo IdeaPad A1 1GHz 7" 16GB Google Android Tablet, model no. 22282EU, for $169.99 with free shipping. That's $30 under our Black Friday mention and the best deal we've seen for any IdeaPad A1 since January. (It's also a current price low by $20.) This 0.9-lb. tablet features a Cortex A8 1GHz processor, 7" 1024x600 touchscreen LCD, 512MB RAM, 16GB flash storage, 802.11n wireless, microSD card slot, 3-megapixel rear-facing camera, 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, 2-cell battery, and Google Android 2.3 OS (Gingerbread). Offer ends May 28.

We've found five Editors' Choice deals last night and early this morning that will get your summer off to a great start: sales on both an iPad and Blackberry PlayBook, fishing rods and a cooler, and for those who prefer to avoid the sunlight, an RPG video game that'll keep you busy for hours.

CowBoom offers the 1st-generation, used Apple iPad 32GB Wi-Fi Tablet, model no. MB293LL/A, for $199.99 with free shipping. That's tied with our mention from two weeks ago as the lowest price we've ever seen for any 32GB iPad. (It's also $54 less than the lowest total price we could find for a used one elsewhere.) Sales tax is added where applicable. It weighs 1.5 lbs. and features an Apple A4 1GHz processor, 9.7" 1024x768 LCD touchscreen display, 802.11a/n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, accelerometer, compass, up to 10 hours of battery life, and more.

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

Last week we looked at the best apps for the new iPad. This week we set out to find the best games that make the most of new iPad's design and features. We reached out to Eli Hodapp, Editor at TouchArcade to find out what apps shine in this new world of iOS gaming.

HandHeldItems takes an extra 20% off Cases for the New Apple iPad via coupon code "ipad3thenew20". Plus, most purchases get a $2 HandHeldItems credit. (The credit shows in-cart.) With prices starting at $3.19 after coupon, that's tied with last week's mention as the best discount we've seen on these items from HandHeldItems. Shipping starts at $2.85. Deal ends May 31.

A best bet is the HHI TPU Case for iPad 2 / The New iPad in Clear Circle with a $2 HandHeldItems Credit for $3.99 before the above coupon, $3.19 after. With $2.85 for shipping, and assuming you'll use the credit, that's $1 under the lowest total price we could find for a similar item elsewhere.

The iTunes App Store offers downloads of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Road Rally Appisode for iPad for free. That's the best deal we could find for this interactive full-length episode, which was released today.

HP Home & Home Office offers the HP TouchPad Slipcase (pictured), model no. FB493AA#AC3, for $1.99 with free shipping. That's tied with our April mention and the lowest total price we could find by $5. Sales tax is added where applicable. This 9.7" sleeve is made of rubber polyurethane and features a soft interior lining.

Also available is this HP TouchPad Case, model no. FB343AA#AC3, for $4.99 with free shipping. That's also tied with our April mention and another price low by $5. It features a built-in stand and holes for the headphone jack and on/off button.

CowBoom offers the used Samsung Galaxy Tab 16GB 3G 7" Android Tablet for Verizon Wireless (no contract required), model no. SCH-I800, for $169.99. Coupon code "Galaxy20" cuts it to $149.99. With free shipping, that's $266 under the lowest total price we could find for a new unit, although we saw a used one for $5 less two weeks ago. Sales tax is added where applicable. This 13.4-ounce tablet features a 7" 1024x600 touchscreen LCD, 2GB internal memory, microSD card slot (16GB card preinstalled), 3G capability via Verizon, 802.11n wireless, 1.3-megapixel front camera, 3-megapixel camera, Android 2.2 OS, and more.

No warranty information is provided. Also, this used item may be missing accessories and have cosmetic blemishes.

Sony Store offers the factory-refurbished Sony Tablet S 9.4" 16GB Google Android Tablet, model no. SGPT111US/S, for $269.23 with free shipping. That's $28 under our March mention of a refurb and the lowest total price we could find by $91. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features an NVIDIA Tegra 2 1GHz dual-core processor, 9.4" 1280x800 touchscreen LCD, 1GB RAM, 16GB internal flash storage, 0.3-megapixel front camera and 5-megapixel rear-facing camera, Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR, 802.11n wireless, IR capabilities for universal remote functionality, Google Android 3.1 (Honeycomb), and more. A 90-day Sony warranty applies.

Of note, it's unclear which version of Android Honeycomb this tablet is equipped with.

HandHelditems offers the HHI 360 Dual-View Stand Case for new iPad in eight colors (Black pictured) with a $2 HandHeldItems Store Credit for $18.99. Coupon code "ipad360dual88" cuts it to $11.99. With $2.85 for shipping, that's tied with last week's mention and the lowest total price we could find for a similar case elsewhere by $7. It features a built-in magnet closure that automatically wakes up and puts the iPad to sleep. Deal ends May 31.

HandHeldItems offers the HHI ReElegant Smart Cover Partner Companion Case for the new iPad in seven colors (Clear Red pictured) with a $2 HHI Store Credit for $8.99. Coupon code "relegantsmartback" drops it to $4.99. With $2.85 for shipping, that's tied with last week's mention and $7 under the lowest total price we could find for a comparable case elsewhere. Coupon expires May 31.

Also still available is the HHI ReElegant Smart Cover Partner Companion Case with Lock for the new iPad in six colors with a $2 HHI Store Credit for $12.99. Coupon code "lockipad3smart" cuts it to $9.99. With $2.85 for shipping, that's tied with last week's mention and $5 below the lowest total price we could find for a comparable case. It features an anchor lock that locks the magnetic strip from the smart cover (sold separately) to the case/iPad so it won't come off.

The iTunes App Store offers downloads of Infinity Blade 2 for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad for $2.99. That's $2 under last month's mention and the lowest price we've seen for this adventure game.

BrilloTech via Amazon offers Prime members the Supcase Lightweight Folio Case with Stand for Kindle Fire in five colors (Black pictured) for $6.99 with free shipping. (Non-members can spend $25 or more to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, shipping costs $8.64.) That's $23 off list and the lowest total price we could find for this case. It features multiple viewing angles, full access to all features, and more.

Amazon Prime membership is $79 per year; however, Prime is free for college students for six months, and free for parents and caregivers for three months.

CowBoom offers the used, 1st-generation Apple iPad 64GB WiFi + 3G Tablet in Black (pictured), model no. MC497LL/A, for $249.99. Coupon code "iPad10" cuts it to $239.99. With free shipping, that's $10 under last week's mention and the least expensive 64GB iPad we've ever seen. (It's also $160 below the lowest total price we could find for a refurb.) Sales tax is added where applicable. This 1st-generation iPad measures 0.5" thick and weighs 1.5 lbs.; it features an Apple A4 1GHz processor, 9.7" 1024x768 LCD touchscreen display, 802.11a/n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, accelerometer, compass, up to 10 hours of battery life, and more.

Note that no warranty information is provided. Also, this used item may be missing accessories and have cosmetic blemishes.

OrderBorder offers the ViiQ Portable USB Charging Station with Cable Rack for $54 plus $8 for shipping. That's $10 under the lowest total price we could find for the portable charging station without the cable rack (this one includes it), although we saw it without the cable rack for $10 less in April, since expired. This device can charge four USB devices simultaneously — including an iPad — and pass data through one specialized port. The cable rack organizes your cables and allows you to easily unplug them all at once. It comes with a zip-up bag that features four pockets designed to fit up to four USB cables. Deal ends May 27.

eXpansys offers the 1.1-lb. Kocaso 4GB 7" Android Tablet, model no. M760W, for $118.99 with free shipping. That's tied with our mention from last week as the lowest total price we could find for this tablet. Features include a 7" 800x480 touchscreen LCD, 1.2GHz processor, 802.11g wireless, microSD card slot, microphone, front-facing camera, mini HDMI output, mini-B USB connectivity, Google Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), 3,200 mAh built-in rechargeable battery, and more. It includes a zippered carrying case.