Holiday shopping may still feel far off, but the hunt for the best tech deals has already started. A new CNET survey found that US adults expect to spend an average of $931 on gadgets for the holidays, with nearly half shopping well before Black Friday and Cyber Monday to beat potential rising prices and shortages.

But is shopping early the best strategy? I spoke with CNET's resident tech and shopping experts for their best advice on when to shop and how to find the best deals.

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Key takeaways

Many US adults (59%) are interested in purchasing tech devices this holiday season. Smartphones (26%) and laptops (23%) are at the top of shoppers' lists.

The average US shopper

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