Doug Aamoth

Until now, the general sentiment has been that Barnes & Noble's 7-inch Nook Tablet is a great option for a low-price Android tablet... if only it didn't cost $50 more than Amazon's 7-inch Kindle Fire tablet. Starting today, there's a new version of the Nook Tablet available for $199, putting it directly in line with the Kindle Fire's $199 price tag.

Until now, the general sentiment has been that Barnes & Noble's 7-inch Nook Tablet is a great option for a low-price Android tablet... if only it didn't cost $50 more than Amazon's 7-inch Kindle Fire tablet. Starting today, there's a new version of the Nook Tablet available for $199, putting it directly in line with the Kindle Fire's $199 price tag.

Today is Presidents Day, and as with any holiday – major or minor – retailers are offering up deep discounts, hoping you'll use your free time to pick up some new gear. Here's a look at eight of the better gadget deals I've been able to track down this morning.

Today is Presidents Day, and as with any holiday – major or minor – retailers are offering up deep discounts, hoping you'll use your free time to pick up some new gear. Here's a look at eight of the better gadget deals I've been able to track down this morning.

Today is Presidents Day, and as with any holiday – major or minor – retailers are offering up deep discounts, hoping you'll use your free time to pick up some new gear. Here's a look at eight of the better gadget deals I've been able to track down this morning.

Today is Presidents Day, and as with any holiday – major or minor – retailers are offering up deep discounts, hoping you'll use your free time to pick up some new gear. Here's a look at eight of the better gadget deals I've been able to track down this morning.

Today is Presidents Day, and as with any holiday – major or minor – retailers are offering up deep discounts, hoping you'll use your free time to pick up some new gear. Here's a look at eight of the better gadget deals I've been able to track down this morning.

Today is Presidents Day, and as with any holiday – major or minor – retailers are offering up deep discounts, hoping you'll use your free time to pick up some new gear. Here's a look at eight of the better gadget deals I've been able to track down this morning.

Today is Presidents Day, and as with any holiday – major or minor – retailers are offering up deep discounts, hoping you'll use your free time to pick up some new gear. Here's a look at eight of the better gadget deals I've been able to track down this morning.

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