Tablets simplify your tech while traveling since they can double as a laptop, e-reader, and gaming device. Luckily, with Black Friday officially underway, the deals are already here. Plus, more than just iPads are up for grabs: Amazon Fire and Samsung Galaxy tablets are on sale too.

We've found some surprising discounts on some of the best tablets around, from high-end productivity models to no-frills kid-friendly slates.

The bigger-screen devices are a lot cheaper than normal even though the shopping holiday doesn't start for over a week.