Kindles saw a price hike, but the versatile TCL Note A1 Nxtpaper Tablet just got a $100 discount

SAVE $100.01: The TCL Note A1 Nxtpaper Tablet is on sale at Amazon for $499.98, down from the normal price of $599.99. That's a 17% discount. $499.98 at Amazon $599.99 Save $100.01 In bad news for the week, Kindles saw price hikes to the tune of at least 25% pricier. That's not ideal if you had your eye on one of Amazon's e-readers. But in better news, we have a handful of worthy alternatives, and a particularly versatile model is on sale.As of Aug. 26, the TCL Note A1 Nxtpaper Tablet is on sale at Amazon for $499.98, down from the normal price of $599.99. That's a 17% discount.If you've been going back and forth between getting a new tablet or an e-reader, you don't have to decide. The TCL Note A1 Nxtpaper does both. It comes with TCL's Nxtpaper Pure display which is designed to mimic reading a physical book thanks to the reduces glare and enhanced clarity.The TCL Note A1 has an 11.5-inch screen that's capable of displaying 16.7 million colors. TCL mentions that's a significant upgrade from the 60,000 colors on a standard color e-ink reader. But it does much more than serve as an e-reader. Mashable Deals By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. The TCL has eight microphones for a 360-degree voice capture function that can give you AI meeting or lecture summaries. You can then easily share recordings or notes to Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive. This model of the Nxtpaper comes with 256GB of storage and a 120Hz refresh rate.On top of the tablet, this deal includes some great extras like a flip case, stylus, extra stylus tips, and a polishing cloth. Snag the TCL Note A1 Nextpaper Tablet bundle for under $500 at Amazon and get a tablet, e-reader, and AI notetaker all in one.