Best Buy’s “Techtober” sale, which runs from October 6 through October 12, competes directly with Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event. The deals, which — predictably, given the name — mostly encompass tech gear, are pretty mediocre. But we’ve found some discounts that meet our stringent price standards.

SAVE $50: As of Sept. 15, the Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet is on sale for $89.99 at Amazon. That's a saving of 36% on the list price. Amazon's Fire tablets are some of the best on the market. They're affordable, efficient, and better yet, often on sale. And as of Sept. 15, the Fire HD 10 tablet is down to $89.99, a saving of $50 on list price.

The Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids is a child-focused tablet with a durable case and a six-month subscription to Amazon Kids+. Buy it while it's 39% off.

I've been reviewing the best tablets for years, and Amazon's offering is "a stellar starter tablet" – as said in T3's review of the Max 11. It's the kind of slate that the whole family could use, popped on top of the table for browsing, streaming, and a bit of light gaming.