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Amazon's Early Assess Sale next week features exclusive deals for Amazon Prime members. This sale offers early deals comparable to Black Friday. We've compiled the best deals Amazon has to offer on Samsung products, including phones, TVs, gaming monitors, and tablets.
In competition with Amazon's October Prime Day, Samsung is also hosting a deal-a-thon of its own. Samsung is offering hundreds of dollars worth of markdowns on popular phones, TVs, tablets, and home appliances.
We rounded up the best Samsung deals, so you can save time and money during Amazon's October Prime Day.
Branded as a foldable smartphone with hands-free usage, this phone is perfect for taking notes and long video calls. The device features Bluetooth connectivity for the Galaxy Watch and Buds, and you can also pick up the S pen for all your note-taking needs. If you're looking for a big screen but don't want the bulkiness, then this foldable phone may be the perfect choice for you. Add it to your cart during October Prime Day to save $420.
This Smart Monitor is a smart TV and PC all in one. You can access streaming services, browse the web, work on projects, and use video call services without having to switch devices. It's compatible with Amazon Alexa as a voice assistant as well as Apple devices for airplay. With a slim design and tilt-able camera, this monitor is the ultimate package for upgrading your productivity (and entertainment needs). Save $120 by adding it to your Amazon cart during the Early Access Sale.
Samsung's Galaxy Tab A8 comes with a 10.5-inch display and up to 128GB of storage. The tablet also features fast charging via USB-C and connects seamlessly with other Galaxy devices. You can video chat with family and friends or stream your favorite TV shows on the LCD screen. Bonus: you'll also get free access to Samsung TV Plus.
Here are the latest Amazon Prime Early Access Sale deals we could find on Samsung devices:
Target, Walmart, and other retailers are running competing sales at the same time as Amazon Prime Early Access Sale. ZDNET is keeping an eye on those sales and plans to include the top deals on Samsung devices from them.
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Amazon's October Prime Day offers shoppers early access to deals ahead of the winter holidays, particularly before Black Friday sales. Although its name is not actually "Prime Day," it's similar. It'll last for two days and is limited to Prime members.
Also: Prime Day 2: What is Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale?
Amazon's Prime Day-like sale, the Prime Early Access Sale, is set to span two days in October. It will start on Oct. 11 (Tuesday) and last through Oct. 12 (Wednesday).
Also: Amazon Prime Day 2 sale will take place Oct. 11 and 12
ZDNET has been scouring the sale to find the best deals by category:
We're also running a live blog on the latest deals:
And we're rounding up the best deals under $20: