yeahbuddy

Unless you are going to Africa, keep saving.

Why does the $499 price require like $170 in extra accessories for real usability? I get it, entry level price attention, but it's disingenuous.

How about bundle the keyboard and pen for $79 or something?

Thanks for replying. It would be as easy as "select your cover color" but I understand.

The purchase wouldn't be a requirement. You can buy the tablet alone for $499/$599 and if you so choose, add a bundled KB/pen for $79 at the point of sale (one chance to save - urgency to decide). The current option is to pay $170 for those. That makes the $499 price look like a 30k car where you have to pay extra for floormats. Nice little surprise at the register. Just my opinion.