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A rare 33% discount on the Microsoft Surface Pro 2-in-1 laptop/tablet reduces its price from $1,500 to $999, offering a powerful device with a 13-inch OLED touchscreen, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and up to 14 hours of battery life, making it an excellent choice for students, professionals, and business users.
During October Prime Day, significant discounts are available on MacBooks and Windows laptops, with the MacBook Air M4 at a record low of $999 and the Surface Laptop 7 at $957, making it an ideal time for bargain-hunting ahead of the holiday season.
This article highlights over 70 Black Friday deals on laptops and related accessories, curated by a computer expert. It covers a range of products including Apple MacBooks, Chromebooks, Windows laptops, tablets, and various accessories like monitors and stands. Notable deals include the Apple MacBook Air (M2, 2022) for $750, the Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 for $320, and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 for $280. The article provides insights into the best picks for different needs and budgets, emphasizing performance, design, and value.
Apple's M3 MacBook laptops start at $1099 with 8GB RAM, and additional 8GB upgrades cost $200 each, with no option for manual upgrades. Apple claims 8GB RAM is sufficient for most users, but this has been debunked. The pricing and limitations of Apple's laptops make Windows laptops a more appealing option, especially with the upcoming Snapdragon X Elite processors and improved Windows on Arm emulation. This could bring more competition to the laptop space and potentially lead to more affordable and efficient devices.
Lenovo has unveiled the ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid, a unique device that combines a Windows laptop with a detachable Android tablet. The laptop base features Windows 11, an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, and up to 32GB of RAM, while the detachable display functions as an Android tablet with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. The device is set to launch in Q2 2024 for $1,999, alongside other new ThinkBook releases and consumer laptops announced at CES 2024.
The HP Dragonfly Pro is a sleek and sturdy Windows laptop that closely resembles the MacBook Pro in design. It targets on-the-go, constantly connected freelancers and hybrid employees splitting time between home and office. The laptop features a high-res webcam and four dedicated hotkeys, one of which connects you to HP's 24/7 live support, included for the first year. The display resolution is merely adequate, and the port selection is paltry. However, the Dragonfly Pro offers solid performance and impressive speakers, making it a great pick for Windows users yearning for a laptop that matches the best that Apple offers.
The Gateway 14, a budget Windows laptop exclusively sold at Walmart, impressed a reviewer with its sturdy build, fast performance, and extensive port selection. The model reviewed had an Intel Core i5-1135G7, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage, all for $279. However, the touchpad was described as one of the worst ever used, and the microphones were functional but not very good. The reviewer recommends using external peripherals to solve these issues and considers the Gateway 14 one of the best deals on a Windows laptop.
The HP 14, a 14-inch silver laptop with an 11th Gen Core i3 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage, purchased from Amazon for $289, was put to the test for a full workday. While it wasn't great, it wasn't terrible either. The Core i3 handled the workload well, and video calls ran without any stutter or slowdown. The keyboard was bouncy with a generous click, but the touchpad was tiny and not the easiest to use. The device lasted around six and a half hours on a charge and even ran Civilization V on its lowest settings. Overall, it's a viable budget purchase for those who need Windows for cheaper than $300.