Want a cheap but reliable tablet this Black Friday? Look no further than this Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus deal

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Some of the best Black Friday deals are those that make a cheap device even cheaper – for example, you can now get the ever-reliable Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus for just $149 (was $219.99) at Amazon.

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Its 11-inch 16:10 display is perfect for watching movies and scrolling through web pages and social media, and while you won’t be taking on heavy workloads with a tablet of this price, it’s perfectly capable for everyday use.

Today's best Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus Black Friday deal

As mentioned, the star of the show here is really the Galaxy Tab A9 Plus’ 11-inch display, which has a taller aspect ratio than any iPad. That means videos will fill more of the available screen space, making it a great choice for streaming.

It’s also got a quad-speaker system, 8MP rear camera and 5MP selfie camera for video calls and the occasional snap, and a thin 6.8mm design that means the Galaxy Tab A9 Plus is easy to take with you anywhere.

Under the hood, the tablet is powered by the Snapdragon 695 5G chipset, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and a 7040mAh battery – none of which are flagship specs, but all of which are perfectly fine for everyday use, and make sense for a tablet at this price point. You'll want to make sure you don't install too many large apps or download too much media to avoid filling up that 64GB of storage too quickly, though.

It really is that price point that makes this deal one worth paying attention to – you’d be hard pressed to find another reliable 11-inch tablet from a brand as reputable as Samsung for $149.99. If you’re looking for a cheap everyday companion for web surfing, watching videos, listening to music, and the odd bit of productivity or light mobile gaming, this is a real steal.