Last chance! Save up to 50% on tablets for Prime Day — Apple, Samsung, Amazon Fire and more

Black tablet and Apple iPad. — Tablets for the whole family are on sale this Prime Day. Grab ’em while you can! (Photo: Amazon)

Tablets are the Goldilockses (is that a word? It is now!) of the portable-computer world. They offer a bigger screen than a cell phone, but are a fraction of the size and weight of a laptop — no wonder we're addicted to them! And now's the perfect time to get your fix, at the best price. Amazon Prime Day is the time to do that — and not just on Amazon, other retailers are hosting epic sales as well: "As it happens, most other major retailers and brands — we're talking Walmart, Best Buy, Nintendo, Target, Nordstrom and more — have launched adjacent sales that are on par with the savings you'd see on Black Friday"

Says Kristin McGrath, savings expert for RetailMeNot: “It might seem early, but July is actually a popular time for retailers to start running back-to-school sales — from backpacks and tablets to kids clothing, you can expect to find several great savings opportunities in this area during Prime Day." Upgrade your tablet so you can surf the web by the shore, or dive into that book poolside this summer. We've got the top deals below, but don't wait too long. With up to 50% off on top brands, they won't last.

While you're taking in these Prime Day tablet deals, take a look around at the jaw-dropping array of products on un-missable discounts all over Amazon. Happy Prime Day!

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Apple iPad Deals

You can see those specs for yourself; more important, you can see that unbeatable price. So, as far as we're concerned, this Prime Day deal is a no-brainer. But let's hear another opinion....

"I love Apple products, so it’s no surprise that I love this iPad, but BOY am I happy!" gushed one five-star reviewer. "I’ve never owned an iPad…but I’ve always wanted one and this one is perfect. From what I can tell, the only different really between the Air and Pro is the refresh rate, and honestly I can’t really tell a difference with what I use it for."

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Samsung Galaxy Deals

This Samsung really does give you the best of both worlds. It offers multiple angles for viewing, plenty of built-in memory and lots of cool features (like the ability to stream Netflix with a voice command).

One reviewer said, "It's a powerhouse in terms of speed performance and the graphics are impeccably sharp and vivid."

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Microsoft Surface Deals

Tablets have come a long way in recent years, and Microsoft in particular has been upping its game in a big way. All that progress is evident in this Surface Pro 7+. Leave that weighty laptop home and get things done portably and on-the-fly like never before.

"Very enjoyable," said one plan-spoken but impressed five-star fan. "Flawless in operation and setup. Very glad I purchased this unit!"

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Amazon Fire Deals

Designed for children ages 3 to 7, this Fire 7 Kids Tablet from Amazon is now half price at just $50 (down from its usual $100)! Said one of over 178,000 five-star reviewers: "This is my third time purchasing one. My grandchildren spend time on the preloaded educational fun games and kid’s age-appropriate programs. These keep children entertained for hours. They are built to withstand a child. These make great gifts!"

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Lenovo Tablet Deals

This Android system, in conjunction with MediaTek's Helio G90T Tab Octa-Core processor makes this model a winner for gamers, surfers and number crunchers alike.

This, from a five-star P11 owner, is what we call the highest praise possible: "One of the best purchases I ever made." They continued: "The tablet is very fast, the colors are intense. The material feels pretty good. I still do not find negative points to the tablet."

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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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Fun fact: This year, the sales are better than ever before. Why? Because Amazon, and other top retailers like Walmart, Target, Best Buy and others, are motivated to move overstock merchandise and make space for fresh products. If you’re not yet an Amazon Prime member, sign up now for exclusive members-only access to Prime Day deals. Click here for a free 30-day trial.

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