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Nab the Surface Pro 8 for a fraction of its price this Black Friday for a desktop-like experience

By Anam Hamid

Updated: Nov 22, 2023, 7:38 AM

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Nab the Surface Pro 8 for a fraction of its price this Black Friday for a desktop-like experience

'Tis the season of sales! If you still haven't decided which tablet to get this Black Friday, we suggest checking out the Microsoft Surface 8 Pro. Right now, this highly capable Windows tablet retails for nearly $500 below its launch price.

The Surface Pro 8 gives you the desktop experience in a portable form factor. Though not Microsoft's latest Surface Pro model, it delivers amazing value at its new discounted price.

Its specs are not shabby by any means and you can trust it to satisfy nearly every itch that a tablet (or laptop) released this year would.

You get a huge 13-inch 120Hz screen to immerse you in the action. It also features the iconic sturdy kickstand for setting it in a variety of positions for hands-free use. The Surface Pro 8 is powered by the quad-core 11th Gen Intel Core i5 processor and can handle any task without breaking into a sweat.

Surface Pro 8 8GB 128GB brand new open box

$611 ⁰⁹

$999

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Surface Pro 8 256GB

$419 off (35%)

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That's not to say it's the speediest tablet available. It just means it has enough raw power for typical use cases and workloads, such as browsing the internet with many tabs open, jumping between multiple apps, sending messages on Slack, coding, and even simple photo and video editing.

It has two USB-C ports with Thunderbolt 4 so you can connect it to an external GPU and transfer data from an external driver. The device has an accessible SSD, so you can manually upgrade storage, which is not an option you get on the iPad.

The Surface Pro 8 runs Windows, which is a more capable operating system than iPadOS and Android for multitasking and productivity. It can run full-fledged apps so you won't have to make do with mobile versions of the apps and programs you need to run.

The Pro 8 with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage was $1,099 at launch and at the moment, Woot is selling a brand new, open box model for $388 off instead of $999. That's a discount of 39 percent and makes the Surface Pro 8 several hundred dollars cheaper than newer flagship tablets.

If you want more storage space, Amazon is selling the 256GB variant for $419 off, which is a 35 percent discount on the usual $1,199.99 price.

You shouldn't miss the deal if you need a compact Windows PC for reading, entertainment, side hustles, and productivity tasks.

These are the top 3 deals for Black Friday on tablets:

Grab the awesome Galaxy Tab S9 256GB for $129 off right now at Amazon

Amazon has a generous deal for Black Friday (and Cyber Monday) on the 11-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab S9. You can now save $129 on the entry-level Galaxy Tab from Samsung's latest premium tablet collection. You don't need a trade-in or carrier contract for this deal. You will be getting a beautiful 11-inch AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colors, a powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, S Pen, and even an IP68 water and dust protection rating. Don't let this great tablet deal pass you by!

$129 off (14%)

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iPad Pro 11-inch from 2021 512GB: save $199 right now with this awesome deal at Amazon

Amazon has a great deal on the 11-inch iPad Pro from 2021 right now. You can save $199 on this powerful and fast tablet. This version comes with 512GB of storage, which should be plenty for all your photos, videos, and projects, and a Wi-Fi connection. Other versions are also discounted, but the discounts are smaller, so keep that in mind if you wish to go for another model. This version comes in a Space Gray color. Act fast, as this deal might not last! Don't miss out!

$199 off (18%)

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Save $40 on the iPad Air (2022), Wi-Fi on Amazon

Looking for epic performance in sleek packaging? The iPad Air might be just right for you. Amazingly, Amazon has prepared a great Black Friday deal on the 10.9-inch slate from 2022, offering it for 7% less than usual. Different colors are available at different prices, so make sure to check which one you'd go for. This is the 64GB version (with the best discount), but the 256GB version is also currently discounted. These deals might disappear at any moment, so act fast!

$41 off (7%)

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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.