



Ask anyone who regularly shops during sales tax holidays and they’ll tell you: You don’t have to be a student to enjoy the benefits of back-to-school season. Although many end-of-summer sales see discounts on writing utensils, backpacks and notebooks, one big-ticket item you can save on is a new laptop. Right now, major retailers like Walmart and Amazon are discounting their laptops before school starts by hundreds of dollars.
From stream machines to the casual gaming device, we’ve scoured the net and rounded up some of the biggest savings we’ve seen on laptops this week. Whether you’re a starting or returning student, a remote worker or someone who just needs a new daily workhorse, check out these significant savings below. I’ve organized everything by lowest to highest price for extra easy browsing.
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Promising review: “So far this laptop has been great. It turns on quickly. Easy to set up initially and easy to use. My last laptop was pretty old so the new abilities the laptops have now is pretty impressive, they are pretty intuitive/predictive. I charged it once and haven't had to charge it again for several days - so that's been nice - but I also haven't used it much. The keyboard is easy to use and the touchpad is large and easy to use as well. I contacted the seller and they were incredibly fast at responding and addressing my questions. Definitely recommend!” — Megan
Promising review: “This is a moderately priced gaming laptop with decent specifications for gaming. Personally, I am using it mostly for productivity - but will occasionally want to play a game. Consequently, while I appreciate the Intel Core i5-12450H processor, the 8 GB of RAM, and the 512 GB SSD drive, I recognize that it is likely to be underpowered for many high-end games. The graphics engine, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 GPU, is a great addition. It may not be the cutting edge of graphics processors, but it is still quite good. However, for my usage - mostly productivity with the occasional game - this is a reasonable configuration. My understanding is the RAM can be expanded up to 16GB and I expect that the SSD can be replaced with a more substantial one if needed.” — A. Grover (This review has been edited for length. Read the full review here.)
Promising review: “I recently purchased the 2024 MacBook Air M3 (base model) and it has completely blown me away. For anyone wondering if the base model is enough, let me assure you - it absolutely is!
Here's what I love:
Powerhouse Performance: The M3 chip is incredibly powerful. I haven't experienced any lag, even with multiple demanding applications open. This thing chews through everyday tasks and even handles some light photo and video editing without breaking a sweat.
Featherlight Design: This laptop is unbelievably light. I can barely feel it in my bag, making it perfect for commuting or travel.
Battery Life for Days: The battery life is nothing short of phenomenal. I easily get a full day's work done on a single charge, and then some!
Stunning Display: The bezels are practically non-existent, giving you maximum screen real estate. And what a screen it is! The colors are vibrant, the text is sharp, and it's a joy to work on.
Incredible Value: You get so much for your money with this laptop. It's the perfect balance of performance, portability, and price.
Overall:
This MacBook Air is a triumph. Apple has knocked it out of the park with the M3 chip and refined design. If you're looking for a powerful, portable, and long-lasting laptop, look no further than the 2024 MacBook Air M3. You won't be disappointed!" — Matthew Sturdevant
Promising review: “The screen is beautiful and the keyboard is nice and....... solid. AS is the build in general. I'm extremely happy with this laptop. No camera but I can live with that. The lighting is a little too ....... involved imo, could be SOOO much simpler. Still, a very fine machine and I am definitely happy with it as will you I'm sure.” — Alan Jones