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    Best laptop deals: Save $700 on an Acer Predator Helios 300, score an $800 Apple MacBook Air, and more

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    UPDATE: Apr. 15, 2023, 5:00 a.m. EDT This story has been updated with the latest and greatest laptop deals.

    Featured picks:
    Best laptop deal under $300
    Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (Athlon Silver 3050U, 4GB RAM, 128GB eMMC) (opens in a new tab) — $199.99 $329.99 (save $130)
    Best laptop deal under $600
    Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 Laptop (Intel Core i5-1135G7, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) (opens in a new tab) — $479.99 $949.99 (save $470)
    Best laptop deal under $900
    Apple MacBook Air (Apple M1 chip, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) (opens in a new tab) — $799.99 $999 (save $199.01)
    Best laptop deal over $900
    Acer Predator Helios 300 (Intel Core i7-12700H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD) (opens in a new tab) — $1,399.99 $2,099.99 (save $700)

    The only thing better than a great laptop is a great laptop that fits your budget. Nowadays, even cheap PCs pack the specs to help you tackle whatever's on your to-do list, whether it's work, school assignments, watching Netflix, or just endlessly browsing social media. If you're looking to pick up a new laptop (but don't necessarily want to wipe your savings account in one go), we're compiling a weekly list of the best deals on laptops across major retailers right here. Read on for our top picks as of April 15 (categorized by price, then listed in alphabetical order).

    Laptop deals under $300

    This is prime territory for entry-level Chromebooks with Intel Celeron N Series processors, embedded MultiMediaCard (eMMC) flash storage, and 11- to 14-inch displays that are geared toward light multitasking.

    the Lenovo Ideapad 1
    Credit: Lenovo
    Our pick: Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (Athlon Silver 3050U, 4GB RAM, 128GB eMMC) (opens in a new tab)
    $199.99 at Best Buy (save $130)
    (opens in a new tab)

    Why we like it

    It won't blow you away with its processing power or low-res display, but according to our friends over at PCMag (which is owned by Mashable's publisher, Ziff Davis), this 15-inch Lenovo laptop from 2022 earns points for its all-day battery life and durable build. A $130 price drop at Best Buy makes it a good value: You'll pay just $199.99 instead of its usual $329.99 MSRP. Note that it comes with three free months of Xbox Game Pass (worth $29.97), though we wouldn't recommend playing any games on it besides The Sims or Minecraft on low graphics settings.

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    Laptop deals under $600

    A bit of a catch-all, this price range often includes bare-bones gaming laptops, upgraded Chromebooks, and 2-in-1 PCs with solid-state drive (SSD) storage and 15- to 17-inch displays.

    a Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 Laptop
    Credit: Dell
    Our pick: Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 Laptop (Intel Core i5-1135G7, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) (opens in a new tab)
    $479.99 on Dell.com (save $470)
    (opens in a new tab)

    Why we like it

    This thin hybrid laptop from Dell's Inspiron line has an unusually deep clearance discount as part of the brand's Spring Sale Event — it's nearly 50% off. It comes with a 14-inch 1080p display, an ExpressCharge tool that takes it to 80% battery power in just an hour, and a decent amount of storage for this price point.

    More laptop deals under $600

    Laptop deals under $900

    Think Microsoft Surface Laptops, Samsung Galaxy Books, and older-generation Apple MacBook Airs on sale.

    the 2020 apple macbook air
    Credit: Apple
    Our pick: Apple MacBook Air (Apple M1 chip, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) (opens in a new tab)
    $799.99 at Best Buy (save $199.01)
    (opens in a new tab)

    Why we like it

    This is the 13-inch MacBook Air from 2020 with an M1 chip, a sleek fanless design, and an 18-hour battery life — you may recall it nabbing a Mashable's Choice Award upon release. Its base configuration is on sale at the record-low price of $799.99 at Best Buy, which is about $200 off its usual retail price of $999.

    More laptop deals under $900

    Laptop deals over $900

    Here's where you'll find souped-up gaming laptops from Dell and ASUS, newer Apple MacBooks, and other workhorses with several-hundred-dollar discounts.

    an Acer Predator Helios 300
    Credit: Acer
    Our pick: Acer Predator Helios 300 (Intel Core i7-12700H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD) (opens in a new tab)
    $1,399.99 at Best Buy (save $700)
    (opens in a new tab)

    Why we like it

    Not to be outdone by Amazon's $800 discount on a dual-screen ASUS ROG gaming laptop last week, Best Buy just put a 1TB configuration of last year's Acer Predator Helios 300 on sale for $700 off. (You'll pay $1,399.99 instead of $2,099.99.) Per PCMag, it packs a "bright, colorful 144Hz display" and "peppy" performance.

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