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.

Black Friday is always a great time to pick up a new tablet. If you're doing any travel this holiday season, do yourself a favor and grab a tablet. It will certainly be a better way to stay occupied than whatever in-flight entertainment you may (or may not) get stuck with.

They can be a costly purchase - unless you’ve played the long game and waited for the Black Friday sales to begin. Tech always has the shiniest deals come Black Friday, and as tablets are cheaper than laptops and desktop computers,