All The Best Black Friday Tablet Deals 2013

Black Friday Tablet Deals 2013 is a testament to the enormous popularity of tablets. Never have there been more tablets and a wider selection of them on sale than on Black Friday 2013.

[For current tablet deals, see Cyber Monday Tablet Deals 2013 page.]

We have gathered together the most comprehensive list on the Internet of all Black Friday tablet deals of 2013 right here for you. These Black Friday tablet sales include a full range of both Windows and Android tablets, as well as iPad’s. This page is being continuously updated throughout the weekend, so whenever new deals are added, this page will update too.

Black Friday Tablet Deals

Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7
This 7-inch Android 4.2 + Fire 3.0 tablet was updated in September. It has a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 1280 x 800 resolution, and a 10 hour battery life.
Regular price: $139. Best Black Friday deals:
– Staples, $79.
– Best Buy, $99.

Amazon will add various tablet deals throughout Black Friday. We will update accordingly.

Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9
The 8.9-inch Android 4.2 + Fire 3.0 Kindle Fire HD 8.9 was released in November 2012, and has a FHD display with 1920 x 1200 resolution. A 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, and 16GB storage are some of the other specs. Battery life is 10 hours on average.
Regular price: $269. Best Black Friday prices:
– Office Max, $169.
– Office Depot, $169.
– Staples, $169.
– Frys’s, $169.

iPad Air
Apple Store have a Black Friday deal of their own, but it’s just a free $75 Apple Store Gift Card with the purchase of iPad Air, or a $50 gift card when buying iPad mini or iPad 2. Black Friday last year, Apple Store took $31 off their iPad’s.

Apple iPad Air
The new 5th generation iPad is on sale already, just mere weeks after release.
Regular price: $499. Best Black Friday iPad Air deals:
– Best Buy, $449.
– Staples, $449.
– Micro Center, $459.
– Target, $479.

Apple iPad 4
This was the previous iPad, which was replaced by iPad Air. It is no longer in production.
Was: $499. Best Black Friday iPad 4 deals:
– Staples, $349.
– Target, $349.

Apple iPad 2
The old pre-retina iPad is still in production. This 16GB tablet will be on sale this weekend too.
Regular price: $399. Best Black Friday iPad 2 deals:
– Micro Center, $279.
– Best Buy, $299.

iPad Mini
Apple iPad mini
The none-retina iPad mini remains in production even after the recent launch of the new iPad mini retina. Micro Center offers $40 off all models, starting with the 16GB Wi-Fi edition.
Regular price: $299. Best Black Friday iPad mini deals:
– eBay, $239.
– hhgregg, $249.
– Fred Meyer, $249.
– Micro Center, $259.

Microsoft Surface
Microsoft Surface (32GB)
The first Microsoft Surface tablet with Windows 8.1 RT sees a a huge discount for Black Friday, with one offer from none other than eBay. Microsoft is also having a sale on Microsoft Surface.
Regular price: $349. Best Black Friday Microsoft Surface deals:
Microsoft Store, $199icon (begins at midnight, Thursday).
– eBay, $169.
– Micro Center, $179 (with Touch Cover keyboard included).
– Best Buy, $199.
– Fry’s, $229.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0
The 7-inch tablet of the popular line of Galaxy Tab with Android is finally becoming reasonable. Long 12 hour+ battery life, but only has 1024 x 600 resolution.
Regular price: $179. Best Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Black Friday deal:
– Micro Center, $139.
– Best Buy, $149.
Amazon, $149.

Black Friday tablet deal Samsung Galaxy Tab 3
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0
The first 8-inch model of this line, introduced in June. 1280 x 800 resolution, 1.5GH dual-core processor, and decent features.
Regular price: $359. Best Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 Black Friday deal:
– Micro Center, $249.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1
The largest of the Android tablets of the Galaxy Tab line. Released in June with new Atom Z2560 processor.
Regular price: $359. Best Black Friday Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 deal:
– Micro Center, $279.
– Best Buy, $279.
– Costco, $279.
Amazon, $289.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
This highly acclaimed and productive Android tablet has been replaced by a new model now recently, so it’s not surprising to see prices drop a little. Includes integrated S Pen stylus. The price is for the 16GB version.
Regular price: $449. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Black Friday deal:
– Best Buy, $399.
Amazon, $399.
Amazon, NEW price, limited quantity, announced at exactly 6:40 am (PST) on Friday. (Updated: 16GB sold for $339, 32GB sold for $379. Did not sell out at that price, even during the 3 hour sale.)

Black Friday Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T tablet
Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T (White)
This is a 11.6-inch tablet running Windows 8.1. It has an integrated S Pen stylus digitizer, a 2MP front camera, and a 8MP rear camera too. The 64GB model for sale here, is powered by the 1.8GHz Intel Atom Z2760 processor, and has 2GB of RAM.
Regular price: $499. Black Friday Samsung ATIV Smart PC 500T price:
Microsoft Store, $399.icon
Asus MeMO Pad FHD 10
A reasonable 10.1-inch Android tablet with FHD 1920 x 1200 resolution. Powered by a dual-core 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor, and has 2GB of RAM. The sale is for the 16GB version.
Regular price: $299 (MSRP $329). Best Black Friday Asus MeMO Pad FHD 10 deal:
Amazon, $249.

Asus VivoTab Smart ME400C Black Friday deal
Asus VivoTab Smart ME400C (64GB)
A 10.1-inch Windows 8.1 tablet, with a 1.8GHz Intel Atom Z2760 processor, 2GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage. Even has a 2MP front camera and a 8MP rear camera with 1080p video recording.
Regular price: $399. Asus VivoTab Smart ME400 Black Friday discount:
Microsoft Store, $299icon
Asus Transformer Book T100
This Windows 8.1 tablet is rather new, so it’s good to see a Black Friday sale on this tablet as well. This 10.1-inch tablet is powered by a quad-core Intel Atom Z3740 processor even.
Regular price: $349. Best Black Friday Asus Transformer Book T100 deal:
Microsoft Store, $299.icon
– BJ’s Wholesale Club, $299 (which includes the dock even).

Dell Venue 8 Pro Black Friday deal 2013
Dell Venue 8 Pro
This popular 8-inch Windows 8.1 tablet have only been on the market for a few weeks, so a sale on such a new and popular tablet will be very much sought after. Amazon had its own sale on this tablet on Monday for $229.
Regular price: $299. Best Black Friday Dell Venue 8 Pro deals:
– Micro Center, $227.
– Staples, $279.
Amazon, $279.

Acer Iconia A1
The first tablet to copy the dimensions of the iPad mini with a Android OS was this tablet. The display is 7.9-inches wide, so it’s generally classified as an 8-inch tablet. Released in June.
Regular price: $179. Black Friday Acer Iconia A1 sale:
Amazon, price to be announced at exactly 1:40 am (PST) on Friday. (Update: Sold for $99.)
– Staples, $99.

Acer Iconia W510 Black Friday Tablet Deal 2013
Acer Iconia W510
The Black Friday sale is for the 32GB model, which is a 10.1-inch Windows 8.1 tablet, powered by an Intel Atom Z2760 processor, with 2GB of DDR2 RAM. It has lots of specs and features, including a 2MP front camera and a 8MP rear camera, and software like Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013. It’s possible to buy a keyboard dock for this Acer too.
Regular price: $440. Acer Iconia W510 Black Friday tablet deal:
Amazon, $299.

Nook HD
Barnes & Noble NOOK HD
The somewhat overlooked 7-inch Android tablet Nook HD was released one year ago, and actually has a 1440 x 900 resolution. It will be on sale both from both Barnes & Noble and Target.
Regular price: $129. NOOK HD Black Friday deal:
Barnes & Noble, $79
– Target, $79.

HP Slate 7
HP’s first 7-inch Android tablet will also be on sale on Friday. Could be a interesting kids tablet with a price like this.
Regular price: $139. HP Slate 7 Black Friday deal:
– AAFES, $89.

Black Friday tablet deal 2013 HP Split 13 x2
HP Split 13 x2
HP Split is 13.3-inch Windows 8.1 hybrid tablet/ultrabook. It comes with keyboard dock included. Best Buy say they will have a Black Friday deal on two configurations of that model.
Regular price: $649 (for cheapest configuration). HP Split 13 x2 Black Friday deals:
– Best Buy, $499.
– Best Buy, $649.

HP Pavilion 13 x2
Another Windows 8.1 detachable hybrid tablet/ultrabook from HP. So this tablet comes with complete keyboard dock as well.
Regular price: $799 (for cheapest configuration). HP Split 13 x2 Black Friday sale:
Amazon, price to be announced at exactly 4:40 pm (PST) on Thursday.

Lenovo Yoga 10 tablet on Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale
Lenovo Yoga 10 Tablet
The unusually designed Yoga tablet was released only a few weeks ago as a 10.1-inch Android 4.2 tablet with a quad-core processor. What’s particular about it is the cylindrical built-in kickstand and hold, that also house the battery which by far gives the Yoga the longest battery life of any tablet – at 18 hours!
Regular price: $299. Lenovo Yoga 10 Tablet Black Friday deal:
Amazon, $249.

Lenovo IdeaTab A1000
Lenovo’s 7-inch Android tablet was already very cheap, and one of the cheapest budget tablets around. But it has a small battery, with an average battery life of under 7 1/2 hours.
Regular price: $109. Black Friday Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 deal:
– Office Depot, $69
Amazon, $69 (limited supply).

Razer Edge Pro Black Friday deal
Razer Edge Pro
First time ever on sale. The legendary Razer Edge Pro is a gaming tablet with Windows 8.1 and powerful hardware like 8GB RAM and Intel Core i7 processor.
Regular price: $1,299. Black Friday Razer Edge Pro deal:
Microsoft Store, $999.icon
Google/Asus Nexus 7
The first Nexus 7 from last year is seeing some inventory clear out after the new Nexus 7 FHD was released this year. Regular price: $159. Black Friday deal:
– Micro Center, $99.

There’s also a lot of tablet computer accessories that are undergoing a Black Friday sale on Amazon that is worth checking out, ranging from small stuff like memory cards, to Bluetooth keyboards, cases, covers, chargers, and similar accessories.

Some of the Black Friday tablet deals for 2013 are in-store only offers while others are online. A few of these doorbuster deals are in limited supply, so good luck if you are waiting in line before opening hours.

We have decided to keep the prices in the tablet comparison chart at their regular prices during Black Friday so that people can use it as a reference price list to compare prices on tablet deals they come across.

– Jim Miller
Last updated: Saturday, November 30th, 5:04 am (PST).