https://www.cnet.com/news/black-friday-2018-deals-gaming-mac-pc-surface-laptops-chromebooks-tablets-microsoft-hp-apple-ipad-walmart/ > We're also seeing how increased competition in the tablet market is driving down prices this year. At the high end, the rash of newly announced tablets in October from Apple, Google and Microsoft has already yielded one dynamite deal: a brand-new Microsoft Surface Pro bundled with a Surface Pen and Type Cover keyboard for $800 at Costco (note this deal is still available, but backordered until December). And the newest Apple iPad appears to be an early favorite this year, available now for $250 -- that's an $80 discount -- in multiple stores. > Also, Office Depot appears to be undercutting many other retailers with a handful of superior deals this year. Members of its rewards program will get early access to some of them starting Nov. 21. Plus, the purchase of a computer that costs $300 or more makes you eligible for freebies including Microsoft Office, a SquareTrade protection plan and other tech support services.