Whether you're an artist in search of a multi-tasking tablet or an avid reader who wants more functionality than your standard e-reader might offer, iPads can serve a multitude of functions.

They are, however, not the cheapest tablets on the market, which is why waiting for a sale like next week's Prime Big Deal Days (otherwise known as October Prime Day) has a certain strategic appeal. However, if you don't want to wait for the two-day sale's official Oct. 7 kick-off, checking out early deals is always an option.

As of Oct. 2, iPad deals are just OK — while just last week, plenty of the Apple tablets were down to record-low prices, most have jumped back up to more modest discounts. With that in mind, we've gathered up the best deals so far, but if you were hoping for steeper price

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