Black Friday is always a great time to pick up a new tablet. Credit: Ian Moore / Mashable Photo Composite / Apple / Samsung / Google If you're doing any travel this holiday season, do yourself a favor and grab a tablet.

If you’ve waited all year to splurge on an Apple device, Black Friday is a good time to buy that Apple Watch or iPad at a discount.

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