Amazon has announced the date when its Black Friday sales will start at it's earlier than usual. Where it traditionally kicks off its BF event a week before the day itself, it'll start eight days beforehand this year.

This morning, Amazon has unleashed an incredible early Black Friday deal that’s sure to turn heads: the Apple iPad 9th generation is now available for just $199 down from its original price of $329. This whopping 40% discount marks a record low price for this popular tablet and matches the Prime Day offer from October but with one crucial difference – this deal is accessible to all shoppers,

With a 3:2 screen ratio, the iPad mini feels much more like a book in your hand than your iPhone. A $21 discount might seem pretty small, but any discount on a brand-new Apple item is noteworthy, especially when it comes to iPads,

Plus, Amazon marks down Apple's iPads year round, so even though they haven't officially announced their Black Friday plans yet, there are plenty of iPad deals on our list below from the mega-retailer.