Massive laptop sale is live at Best Buy - here are 7 deals I recommend from $139

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Best Buy launched a new set of laptop deals this week, and if you're shopping for a new device, you can take advantage of some excellent offers. I've hand-picked several deals that I think are worth buying right now, including cheap Chromebooks from Lenovo and some great value modern machines from Asus and Dell.

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Meanwhile, those after flexibility on a budget should consider this Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook for $399 (was $499) as a solid entry-level laptop for basic everyday use, light work and admin tasks. The lightweight ChromeOS means better performance with the cheaper Intel i3 processor and 8GB of RAM. You also get the option to use the laptop in tablet mode for a nicer experience when lazily browsing the web or watching videos.

Today's 7 best laptop deals at Best Buy

Display - 15.6 inches
Processor - AMD Ryzen 5
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 256GB

<p>I rarely see a laptop with these specs for around $300 – especially the 16GB of RAM that'll give it a huge performance boost. Even though it was $30 cheaper at the end of last year, this is still one of the best value laptop deals available now. The rest of the components are about as expected for the price, so this device is ideal for general everyday use and light work tasks. Battery life is decent, too, at up to 12 hours.

Display - 15.6 inches
Processor - Intel i5
RAM - 8GB
Storage - 512GB

<p>If you want a Windows machine then this configuration of the HP 15 is an excellent buy and terrific value for money – just note it has been $30 cheaper in the past. Still, you get a capable Intel i5 processor, 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD to ensure excellent overall performance and enough essential speedy storage for the price. Overall, it's a great entry-level option to handle all everyday jobs, some more advanced work and light multitasking.

Display - 14 inches
Processor - Intel i3
RAM - 8GB
Storage - 128GB
OS - ChromeOS

<p>Want a laptop but also think you'd appreciate the flexibility of a tablet? Why not both? This Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook offers a lot of versatility and decent overall performance for light use and everyday tasks. Plus, you can flip it to tablet mode at any time to make web browsing or watching videos even more comfortable. The less demanding ChromeOS ensures cheaper entry-level components such as the Intel i3 processor and 8GB of RAM go further. It also means that battery life is considerably improved compared to Windows machines, with up to 10 hours available on a single charge.

Display - 14 inches
Processor - Intel Core 7
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 1TB

<p>I've seen that 2-in-1 laptops usually come at a premium price for the added flexibility, so the fact that this modern and high-performance model has a huge $400 discount is not to be ignored. This Dell Inspiron 14 has a powerful Intel Core 7 processor and 16GB of RAM for excellent overall performance, as well as a large 1TB SSD for storage. Altogether, that's a lot of power in a versatile machine that makes it great for all your computing needs, plus the tablet mode is ideal for doodlers, watching videos, or lazily browsing on the sofa or in bed.

James Pickard is a Deals Editor at TechRadar. After many years of scouring the net for the cheapest games and tech for his personal use, he decided to make it his job to share all the best bargains and coupon codes with you. James also has almost a decade of experience covering some of the biggest sales events of the year at Eurogamer and VG247, including Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Amazon Prime Day. When not deals hunting or stacking coupon codes to get the biggest savings, James can be found on the PS5, watching a classic film noir or cheering on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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