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This mid-range gaming laptop feels like the forgotten middle child, and it isn't difficult to understand why

The Lenovo Legion 5i (Gen 9) is a pretty great mid-range gaming laptop that's rather confusingly positioned in Lenovo's lineup (and a little difficult to find).

A Lenovo Legion 5i (Gen 9) gaming laptop on a desk with a blue backlight, facing away at an angle with its lid open to show its rear and right side ports, a bit of its RGB-lit keyboard, and the "Lenovo" logo on the lid.

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I'm genuinely shocked by how much laptop $280 can get you for the next few hours — a 58% off flash sale will do it, though

Lenovo has shaved 58% off one of its best value Windows laptops in a Cyber Monday flash sale. It's a lot of laptop for $280, but this deal isn't going to last long.

Renders of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 (Gen 9) in "Abyss Blue" on a blue background with the "Windows Central Cyber Monday Deals" badge in the center.

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The Surface Pro Flex Keyboard is usually a splurge. Right now, it's a steal. Save big on the best Surface Pro keyboard this Black Friday.

Microsoft's Surface Pro Flex Keyboard is on sale for Black Friday, saving you $70 on the best keyboard for a Surface Pro 11 (and some older Surface Pro devices too).

Surface Pro Flex Keyboard detached from Surface Pro 11 overlayed with a Black Friday deal graphic.

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HP’s 16-inch AI PC has been suspiciously discounted by $540, and there are less than 11 hours left to get it

HP is running a one-day-only sale on its HP Pavilion 16, which has a Core Ultra 7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. Its usual $1,100 is a tough sell, but at just $560, this laptop is a steal for anyone who needs an all-around productivity Windows 11 laptop. Just act fast.

HP pavilion

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11 Prime Day laptop deals that I'd buy right now: Gaming, Copilot+, AI PCs, and more

I don't know if I've ever seen such deep discounts on laptops of all kinds. October Prime Day is already shaping up to be a great time to pick up a new PC, and it's only just started. I've put together a list of handpicked laptop deals that you can't miss.

Amazon October Prime Day laptop deals

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This is the cheapest I've seen a Snapdragon X Elite Copilot+ PC from Microsoft this year — grab it before it's too late!

Right now, the Surface Pro 11 with an OLED display, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD storage, and a Snapdragon X Elite under the hood can be had for just $1,139. That's a massive $260 saving

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 with Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite

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I review gaming laptops for a living, and Dell's 16-inch RTX 4070 beast is my top pick — back to its lowest-ever Prime Day price

With a high-end Intel CPU and RTX 4070 GPU, Dell's G16 (7630) is back to its record-low price and offers incredible performance-per-dollar value for gamers on the move.

Dell G16 gaming laptop render

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This clever 3K OLED laptop with RTX 4060 graphics builds a unique dial right into the touchpad — but a divisive design choice leaves users like me at a disadvantage

The ASUS ProArt PX13 is designed for creative workflows and comes with an ASUS Pen 2.0 as well as a built-in dial in the touchpad. Our review.

ASUS ProArt PX13 OLED display.

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The ‘most efficient family of x86 processors ever’ has launched; here’s the best place to buy Intel’s groundbreaking new laptops

A new collection of AI PCs featuring Intel's Core Ultra Series 2 processors has launched, and Best Buy has dedicated a full page to the new hardware. Here's what you need to know.

ASUS Zenbook S 14 with Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)

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Intel's breakthrough CPUs go beyond my expectations as Core Ultra Series 2 thrives in ASUS' sleek 14-inch Zenbook

Going hands-on with ASUS' all-new Zenbook S 14 is a double-whammy of Intel's breakthrough Core Ultra Series 2 processor performance benefits and a compact revision of a gorgeous laptop range.

ASUS Zenbook S 14 with Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)

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A new AMD graphics feature massively increases framerates with AI tech for smoother gameplay, but there's a catch

AMD's AFMF 2 technology brings AI enhancements to your integrated graphics, significantly boosting frame rates in demanding games. Ryzen AI 300 CPU users can (probably) take immediate advantage, but there is a catch.

ASUS Zenbook S 16

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The only Copilot+ PC I've really considered buying has never been cheaper

More Copilot+ PCs are headed our way in the near future, but Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Edge remains at the top of my list thanks to its combination of 2.8K AMOLED display, strong performance and efficiency, and sleek design.

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14

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