The countdown to Black Friday is well underway, and so are the early deals. That's right, the holiday shopping event has basically already started (unofficially, of course), so it's time to start scouring every retailer you can to find the best discounts possible. Fortunately, we're here to do all that hard work for you.

Black Friday is the ultimate season for tech upgrades, and this year's deals are rolling out early. From laptops to tablets, prices are dropping across the board, with discounts on some of the hottest gadgets we’ve seen all year.

Whether you’re on the hunt for a souped-up gaming machine or an everyday Chromebook, Black Friday is the best time to look for a discounted laptop. Some retailers tout big savings that aren’t really savings at all,