Best tablet deal: Save $45 on the Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet

SAVE $45: As of Oct. 2, the Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet is on sale for $54.99 at Amazon. That's a 45% savings on the list price.

If you're impatiently waiting for a Prime Day bargain, wait no more. While the official event doesn't kick off until Oct. 7, you can grab a whole range of early Prime Day deals right now. Everything from fitness trackers to TVs and Fire tablets have already been reduced, and this new price on the Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet is hard to beat.

As of Oct. 2, this tablet is now at its lowest price all year. With $45 off the list price, you can now take it home for just $54.99. This price is for the 32GB model, and you can choose between black, emerald, or hibiscus colors.

This tablet is a great option, especially for the new low price. It has an 8-inch HD display that's perfect for watching movies, scrolling social media, and gaming. It even has a 5MP rear camera, so it's good for snapping pictures too.

The battery life promises to last up to 13 hours, so it's ideal for all-day use. It also comes with three handy smart tools to help you perfect your emails, summarize webpages, or even create custom wallpapers. Alexa is built in too, so you can ask it to play music, check the weather, manage your shopping list, or even control your smart home devices like a robot vacuum or light bulbs.

Get this tablet deal from the Amazon website.