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Best Buy further lowered the price of this affordable Lenovo tablet to $160

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If you need a new tablet but you’d like to stick to a tight budget, you should consider going for the Lenovo Idea Tab. Originally priced at $230, it’s available for an even lower $160 right now following a $70 discount from Best Buy. You need to hurry in proceeding with your purchase though, as tomorrow may already be too late if you want to enjoy the savings when buying this device. It’s one of the most affordable tablet deals that you can shop today, so stocks are probably already flying off the shelves.

Why you should buy the Lenovo Idea Tab

With its price, you shouldn’t expect the Lenovo Idea Tab to match up to the performance and features of the best Android tablets. However, if you’re only planning to use the device for basic functions like browsing the internet, catching up on social media, and watching shows and movies on streaming services, it will be enough with its MediaTek D6300 processor and 8GB of RAM. The tablet also comes with an 11-inch touchscreen offering 2.5K resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate, a 12-hour battery life, and built-in storage of 128GB that may be expanded through a microSD card.

Further increasing the value that you’ll get from the Lenovo Idea Tab is that every purchase comes with two accessories — the Lenovo Tab Pen and the Folio Case. The Lenovo Tab Pen is a high-precision stylus with a battery that can last more than 180 hours on a single charge, and compatibility with Google’s Circle to Search so you won’t have to switch apps to use the feature. The Folio Case, meanwhile, will protect the Lenovo Idea Tab from damage when you carry it with you, and it also has a spot to place the Lenovo Tab Pen for easy access.

For a budget-friendly tablet that still provides decent performance, you can’t go wrong with the Lenovo Idea Tab, especially if you’re able to grab this chance at $70 in savings from Best Buy. It’s currently even more affordable at only $160 from its sticker price of $230, but only if you act fast because there’s no telling how much time is remaining before this offer expires. If you think the Lenovo Idea Tab is enough for your needs and you want to get it for a lower price than usual, we highly recommend pushing forward with your purchase immediately.

Aaron Mamiit
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