ASUS Google Nexus 7 16GB Tablet – $190 shipped (refurb)

Man... Groupons really went down hill.

And how the hell can they get away with saying the list price is $260? It was never $260... even before the price drop, it was sold for $249.

Quote from Gdog2004 : 10 dollars less for a refurb ? for This is maybe the worst deal ever.

Not the worst ever

what a scam!! they listed it retailed for $260. It reality its $199.
whoever buy this deal is an idiot.

These are great tablets, but you may have to return a few before you get a working model. My mother got my son one for Christmas and it did not power up right away. Finally it started charging, but if you let it drain down too low you would have a hard time charging it again (or even turning it on). It finally got to the point where even if plugged in it would not turn on.

I returned it to Staples and got another and it NEVER turned on. It is supposed to have at least a 50% charge so it can be powered on right out of the box. Even leaving it plugged in overnight would not work. Returned it and got another. This time it powered on right out of the box and has been working without problem for the past two weeks. My mother also had to return one she got for my niece with the same problem. Just Google "Nexus 7 won't turn on" and you'll see all of the various posts.

Again, the best 7" tablet for your money by far, but just know you may have to return it once (or twice)

Quote from ewiz06 : These are great tablets, but you may have to return a few before you get a working model. My mother got my son one for Christmas and it did not power up right away. Finally it started charging, but if you let it drain down too low you would have a hard time charging it again (or even turning it on). It finally got to the point where even if plugged in it would not turn on. I returned it to Staples and got another and it NEVER turned on. It is supposed to have at least a 50% charge so it can be powered on right out of the box. Even leaving it plugged in overnight would not work. Returned it and got another. This time it powered on right out of the box and has been working without problem for the past two weeks. My mother also had to return one she got for my niece with the same problem. Just Google "Nexus 7 won't turn on" and you'll see all of the various posts. Again, the best 7" tablet for your money by far, but just know you may have to return it once (or twice)

Sounds like it's great when it works.

Unfortunately that isn't so great if you consider the quality control. Anyhow, this seems like a bad deal given you can find a new one for the same price or slightly more.

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I was thinking this could be an okay deal if ShopDiscover cashback worked on it. 15% back would bring this closer to $160.65, but a quick check of discovers site, and sure enough GrouponGoods excluded. Oh well, not surprised that Groupon still sucks.

I snagged a like new one from amazon marketplace for 155.... this doesnt seem like a very good deal.