Sure, it's tempting to hold out until Black Friday to find the best deals, but you don't have to wake up early the day after Thanksgiving to score big savings on the tech you've been eyeing. Our product experts have seen plenty of great sales in the weeks leading up to the big shopping holiday,

Some of the best savings you'll find during Black Friday are on the small stuff. Yes, you can find hundreds of dollars of savings on big ticket items like TVs and laptops, but when you actually look at those percentages, things are only maxing out around 25 or 30%.

Most of the early Black Friday deals I’ve found are available on Amazon, but highlights include the newest version of the Kindle Paperwhite e-reader, the Ember Mug 2 (which keeps your coffee hot without having to constantly reheat it), and the Strategist-favorite Loftie alarm clock.