If you compute on the go or carry your reads with you, you'll get the best value in portable electronics by shopping e-reader and tablet deals. We make it easy because we've collected the best tablet coupon codes, promos and offers in one place for your convenience.

Where to Find Tablet Deals

Tablets and e-readers can be pricey commodities unless you know how to benefit from tablet deals. Sometimes a particular brand may not only attract you, but it also offers opportunities to save. You'll find a collection of discounts and offers at Samsung, where changing specials can save you up to 40% off. Another manufacturer providing e-reader deals and tablet offers is Lenovo. Each type of product has its own section for specials, such as up to 20% off or web-only pricing on tablets. There's also a clearance section with savings of up to 65%.

If you're open to options, you can save big at consumer electronics retailers. Every week, Best Buy publishes an ad with the week's best deals. This is available on the site, along with information on the hottest deals, a deal of the day and outlet savings. Members of the free loyalty program, My Best Buy, get exclusive deals, early access to sales and points for benefits on future purchases. Alternately, seal the deal at TigerDirect, where a daily deal can provide instant savings of 30% or more.

What to Know About Tablet Offers

Sometimes the best tablet coupons and deals on e-readers occur when manufacturers introduce new models, causing retailers to move out older stock. Unless you're a power user, you probably don't need the latest upgrade or feature, so last year's model at a bargain price will do just fine. Major electronics trade shows happen in January, February and September. Announcements of new products often occur then. Make a note of anticipated release dates of new models and begin checking for sales or tablet promo codes on previous models a month or two before.

When you must have the latest model but you don't need it right away, wait for the major shopping days. You can score big discounts at many retailers on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Visit Amazon during its Prime Day promotion for big savings on portable electronics.

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