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This 'safe bet' laptop offers strong performance for AI tasks and a beautiful 2K, 120Hz OLED Touchscreen for digital art — and it's now $400 cheaper
Best Buy is hosting a limited time 33% deal on the HP OmniBook X Flip 14 laptop, giving it a much-needed price cut so users can enjoy its impressive performance, durable 2-in-1 design, 2K touchscreen, and more for less.Image of the HP OmniBook X Flip 14 (2025) laptop.
28 janvier 2026 à 09:42

This 'safe bet' laptop offers strong performance for AI tasks and a beautiful 2K, 120Hz OLED Touchscreen for digital art — and it's now $400 cheaper

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28 janvier 2026 à 09:42

Best Buy is hosting a limited time 33% deal on the HP OmniBook X Flip 14 laptop, giving it a much-needed price cut so users can enjoy its impressive performance, durable 2-in-1 design, 2K touchscreen, and more for less.

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This Dell XPS 13 deal just hit its sweet spot — and the perfect way to dodge 2026's laptop price hikes
Stop waiting for 2026's laptop prices to stabilize. This Dell XPS 13 deal is the perfect hedge against rising costs, offering OLED luxury for a mid-range price.Dell XPS 13 with Snapdragon
14 janvier 2026 à 17:01

This Dell XPS 13 deal just hit its sweet spot — and the perfect way to dodge 2026's laptop price hikes

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14 janvier 2026 à 17:01

Stop waiting for 2026's laptop prices to stabilize. This Dell XPS 13 deal is the perfect hedge against rising costs, offering OLED luxury for a mid-range price.

Dell XPS 13 with Snapdragon

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This 2025 laptop blew away our expectations in the best ways possible — and it's now perfect for casual users thanks to this 38% price drop
We have found a special 31% discount for the HP OmniBook 5 14-inch laptop, one of our most pleasant surprise laptops of 2025 that's worth buying in 2026 for its sleek, portable-friendly design, dependable performance, and long-lasting batteries.Image of the HP OmniBook 5 14 (G1q) laptop.
14 janvier 2026 à 13:40

This 2025 laptop blew away our expectations in the best ways possible — and it's now perfect for casual users thanks to this 38% price drop

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14 janvier 2026 à 13:40

We have found a special 31% discount for the HP OmniBook 5 14-inch laptop, one of our most pleasant surprise laptops of 2025 that's worth buying in 2026 for its sleek, portable-friendly design, dependable performance, and long-lasting batteries.

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Best Buy's Winter Sale is the antidote to rising PC prices — Hundreds of deals are available, but I found the 13 best Windows laptop discounts
DRAM and NAND shortages, fueled by the AI buildout, are threatening to drive laptop prices through the roof in 2026. Best Buy's Winter Sale might be one of the last times to get a great Windows laptop without overspending.Best Buy Winter Sale laptop deals
14 janvier 2026 à 09:47

Best Buy's Winter Sale is the antidote to rising PC prices — Hundreds of deals are available, but I found the 13 best Windows laptop discounts

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)

14 janvier 2026 à 09:47

DRAM and NAND shortages, fueled by the AI buildout, are threatening to drive laptop prices through the roof in 2026. Best Buy's Winter Sale might be one of the last times to get a great Windows laptop without overspending.

Best Buy Winter Sale laptop deals

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What is an "ambient intelligence layer" and why should you care? Lenovo thinks it has multi-device AI figured out with Qira, but there's more to the story
At CES 2026, Lenovo introduced Qira, a new cross-device and cross-OS AI assistant that will become what is essentially your AI twin. I was able to test it out, and I sat down with Lenovo's President of Intelligent Devices Group, Luca Rossi, to get more information.Lenovo Qira
12 janvier 2026 à 15:05

What is an "ambient intelligence layer" and why should you care? Lenovo thinks it has multi-device AI figured out with Qira, but there's more to the story

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)

12 janvier 2026 à 15:05

At CES 2026, Lenovo introduced Qira, a new cross-device and cross-OS AI assistant that will become what is essentially your AI twin. I was able to test it out, and I sat down with Lenovo's President of Intelligent Devices Group, Luca Rossi, to get more information.

Lenovo Qira

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A14 gets smarter, A16 gets stronger, but they're still both lightweight — ASUS expands Zenbook lineup with faster Snapdragon power and bigger OLED options
At CES 2026, ASUS refreshed the awesome Zenbook A14 — and announced a new, ultra-light 16-inch version powered by Qualcomm's most powerful laptop chips yet.The Iceland Gray and the Zabriskie Beige ASUS Zenbook A16 laptops floating in the air near bubbles.
12 janvier 2026 à 14:56

A14 gets smarter, A16 gets stronger, but they're still both lightweight — ASUS expands Zenbook lineup with faster Snapdragon power and bigger OLED options

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Par : [email protected] (Zachary Boddy)

12 janvier 2026 à 14:56

At CES 2026, ASUS refreshed the awesome Zenbook A14 — and announced a new, ultra-light 16-inch version powered by Qualcomm's most powerful laptop chips yet.

The Iceland Gray and the Zabriskie Beige ASUS Zenbook A16 laptops floating in the air near bubbles.

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The 15-inch Surface Laptop 7 with 32GB RAM and a 1TB SSD is 30% discounted — a rare deal as memory prices keep climbing
Amazon's Super Saturday Deals sale has acquired a lucrative 30% discount on the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch), which we regard as one of the best Copilot+ laptops ever made for its excellent design, performance, and battery life.Surface Laptop 7
20 décembre 2025 à 10:28

The 15-inch Surface Laptop 7 with 32GB RAM and a 1TB SSD is 30% discounted — a rare deal as memory prices keep climbing

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20 décembre 2025 à 10:28

Amazon's Super Saturday Deals sale has acquired a lucrative 30% discount on the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch), which we regard as one of the best Copilot+ laptops ever made for its excellent design, performance, and battery life.

Surface Laptop 7

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The Surface Laptop 7 with a Snapdragon X Elite is down to $699.99 — and you can still get it before Christmas [Updated: Ended]
The Surface Laptop 7 just dropped to $699.99. It’s a major discount on the Snapdragon X Elite model that can still arrive before the holidays.Surface Laptop 7
20 décembre 2025 à 05:42

The Surface Laptop 7 with a Snapdragon X Elite is down to $699.99 — and you can still get it before Christmas [Updated: Ended]

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)

20 décembre 2025 à 05:42

The Surface Laptop 7 just dropped to $699.99. It’s a major discount on the Snapdragon X Elite model that can still arrive before the holidays.

Surface Laptop 7

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Don't fall for this Surface Pro 11 'deal' — I found three ways to get a Surface Pro for less
Don't be misled by "record low" labels. We found the Surface Pro 11 for significantly less than the prices being touted as all-time lows elsewhere.Microsoft Surface Pro 11 with Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite
18 décembre 2025 à 17:58

Don't fall for this Surface Pro 11 'deal' — I found three ways to get a Surface Pro for less

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)

18 décembre 2025 à 17:58

Don't be misled by "record low" labels. We found the Surface Pro 11 for significantly less than the prices being touted as all-time lows elsewhere.

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 with Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite

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In a crowded tablet market, Lenovo’s Yoga Tab Plus Gen 1 finds its niche — but can an Android tablet actually replace my Windows laptop?
I've been using the Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus (Gen 1) instead of my usual laptop, and I've come away impressed by this hardware — but I'm going back to my laptop.Image of the Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus (Gen 1) tablet.
16 décembre 2025 à 07:29

In a crowded tablet market, Lenovo’s Yoga Tab Plus Gen 1 finds its niche — but can an Android tablet actually replace my Windows laptop?

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Par : [email protected] (Zachary Boddy)

16 décembre 2025 à 07:29

I've been using the Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus (Gen 1) instead of my usual laptop, and I've come away impressed by this hardware — but I'm going back to my laptop.

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Wavlink's new Thunderbolt 5 dock is way more affordable than the competition — it's now my favorite budget option if you need extra ports
Most Thunderbolt 5 docks I've tested so far retail for $400+, but Wavlink's new Thunderlight dock bucks the trend in a big way. Here's what you need to know, and why it's my new favorite TB5 dock for budget shoppers.Wavlink Thunderbolt 5 Thunderlight Dock
14 décembre 2025 à 09:55

Wavlink's new Thunderbolt 5 dock is way more affordable than the competition — it's now my favorite budget option if you need extra ports

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)

14 décembre 2025 à 09:55

Most Thunderbolt 5 docks I've tested so far retail for $400+, but Wavlink's new Thunderlight dock bucks the trend in a big way. Here's what you need to know, and why it's my new favorite TB5 dock for budget shoppers.

Wavlink Thunderbolt 5 Thunderlight Dock

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iPad Air deal highlights a tough truth — Microsoft still can’t match Apple’s tablet experience
A big iPad Air discount underscores how Apple still leads in tablet usability, even as Microsoft’s Surface Pro offers stronger productivity features.Surface Pro 12-inch and iPad Air side-by-side
12 décembre 2025 à 16:20

iPad Air deal highlights a tough truth — Microsoft still can’t match Apple’s tablet experience

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12 décembre 2025 à 16:20

A big iPad Air discount underscores how Apple still leads in tablet usability, even as Microsoft’s Surface Pro offers stronger productivity features.

Surface Pro 12-inch and iPad Air side-by-side

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2025's ultimate portable AI laptop is now on sale for less than $550 — it's the perfect Christmas gift for travelling typists and students
The latest entry in Microsoft's critically-acclaimed Surface Pro laptop series has gotten an early Christmas 31% discount for a limited time, just in time for professionals looking for an affordable laptop to take on 2026.Microsoft's Surface Pro 12-inch 1st Edition (2025) powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus processor.
12 décembre 2025 à 14:02

2025's ultimate portable AI laptop is now on sale for less than $550 — it's the perfect Christmas gift for travelling typists and students

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12 décembre 2025 à 14:02

The latest entry in Microsoft's critically-acclaimed Surface Pro laptop series has gotten an early Christmas 31% discount for a limited time, just in time for professionals looking for an affordable laptop to take on 2026.

Microsoft's Surface Pro 12-inch 1st Edition (2025) powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus processor.

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The latest victim of AI-driven RAM price hikes — the cost of building your own laptop
Framework’s DIY laptops now cost more due to a 50% jump in DDR5 prices, showing how AI datacenters continue to squeeze consumer RAM supply.Framework Modular Laptop
12 décembre 2025 à 08:14

The latest victim of AI-driven RAM price hikes — the cost of building your own laptop

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12 décembre 2025 à 08:14

Framework’s DIY laptops now cost more due to a 50% jump in DDR5 prices, showing how AI datacenters continue to squeeze consumer RAM supply.

Framework Modular Laptop

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Beyond specs: how Dell Plus laptops are redefining the way we collaborate, create, and connect
Dell's laptops aren't just powerful and durable. Let's explore how Dell's ecosystem supporting each of its PCs helps achieve a more realistic work-life balance.Dell laptops
11 décembre 2025 à 07:24

Beyond specs: how Dell Plus laptops are redefining the way we collaborate, create, and connect

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11 décembre 2025 à 07:24

Dell's laptops aren't just powerful and durable. Let's explore how Dell's ecosystem supporting each of its PCs helps achieve a more realistic work-life balance.

Dell laptops

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How to choose the best Dell laptop for you: Alienware, Premium, Pro, Pro Max, and more
The Dell portfolio of laptops and other devices can be overwhelming, even after a simplifying rebrand. Here's what you need to know to pick the best Dell for you.The Dell 16 Premium outside on a cushion with a patio backdrop. The Windows Central logo is on the laptop's background screen.
29 octobre 2025 à 07:47

How to choose the best Dell laptop for you: Alienware, Premium, Pro, Pro Max, and more

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29 octobre 2025 à 07:47

The Dell portfolio of laptops and other devices can be overwhelming, even after a simplifying rebrand. Here's what you need to know to pick the best Dell for you.

The Dell 16 Premium outside on a cushion with a patio backdrop. The Windows Central logo is on the laptop's background screen.

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This Dell Inspiron 14 Plus deal drops the price to just $499 — and it’s packed with premium features
Dell's 14 Plus is perhaps a bit too expensive at the regular $1,000 price, but the decision to cut the cost in half for a limited time just seems like overkill. Here's why I think this is the laptop deal to beat.Image of the Dell 14 Plus (DB14255).
8 octobre 2025 à 16:47

This Dell Inspiron 14 Plus deal drops the price to just $499 — and it’s packed with premium features

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)

8 octobre 2025 à 16:47

Dell's 14 Plus is perhaps a bit too expensive at the regular $1,000 price, but the decision to cut the cost in half for a limited time just seems like overkill. Here's why I think this is the laptop deal to beat.

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We’ve tested plenty of AI laptops — the Surface Laptop 7 nails design, speed, and value. Here's why.
Amazon is providing us with a special 25% discount for the lucrative Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 that will save you hundreds of dollars for this short Amazon Prime Day event.Windows Central banner image for the Microsoft Surface Laptop (2024)
7 octobre 2025 à 17:15

We’ve tested plenty of AI laptops — the Surface Laptop 7 nails design, speed, and value. Here's why.

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7 octobre 2025 à 17:15

Amazon is providing us with a special 25% discount for the lucrative Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 that will save you hundreds of dollars for this short Amazon Prime Day event.

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Why the Asus Zenbook A14 is the laptop everyone’s talking about
The ASUS Zenbook A14 is one of the lightest, slimmest AI PCs we've ever reviewed, and it's a perfect replacement for your aging Windows 10 device. The fact that it just dropped to $579 makes it an immediate and easy recommendation.ASUS Zenbook A14 deal
7 octobre 2025 à 15:30

Why the Asus Zenbook A14 is the laptop everyone’s talking about

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)

7 octobre 2025 à 15:30

The ASUS Zenbook A14 is one of the lightest, slimmest AI PCs we've ever reviewed, and it's a perfect replacement for your aging Windows 10 device. The fact that it just dropped to $579 makes it an immediate and easy recommendation.

ASUS Zenbook A14 deal