Woot has all three models of the Samsung Galaxy Player (3.6", 4.2" and 5") on sale through Nov 8, factory reconditioned, for $74.99, $89.99, and $109.99 respectively, with $5 shipping and 90-day Woot warranty. Note the $5 shipping is per order, and the deal expires at 9 am US Central Time - in the morning - so it's really only good through Nov 7 and a bit. Also, of course, only while supplies last.
Although Samsung marketed these as mp3 players, or media players, I've got both a 5" and a 3.6" and have always regarded them as mini-tablets, since they run Android, and Android Apps. I read a lot on my 5", using it to save my phone battery when I am going to be traveling or out and about for a long time. I use the 3.6" mostly for music but have read on it in a pinch too. These are essentially smartphones without the phone - just with wi-fi.
These are last year's models and last year's version of Android, and the 5" one is a bit bulky compared to what you could get now (although still not bad, and when I bought it, it seemed svelte), but these are good prices, and I've loved the two I have. I'm trying really hard not to buy backups right now!
YMMV, of course, depending on whether you like the idea of a really truly mini mini-tablet...
The link is here:
http://tech.woot.com/plus/portable-d...-media-players
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