Snag an Acer Chromebook 311 for just $129 at Best Buy, plus more great laptop deals today

Lots of gaming laptops are discounted, too.
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A gaming laptop is a great way to get into PC gaming. Credit: Dell

There's truly never a bad time to buy a laptop. Chances are that at any given moment, you'll be able to find a worthwhile machine on sale, whether you're looking for something to game on or simply browse the web. And if you can't find something on sale, worry not, because we're bona fide experts at finding all the best deals, no matter what you're looking for.

Check out our top laptop deals of the day below.

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If you're a no-frills laptop shopper who isn't looking for any bells and whistles, going the Chromebook route is probably the right choice for you. The Acer Chromebook 311 is the perfect "I just need to send an email and then log off" computer, combining portability, speed, and a price that you just can't pass up. Snag one on sale at Best Buy while you can, just $129 for a limited time (that's $70 off).

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Why we like it

Dipping your toes into the PC gaming world by starting with a gaming laptop can be a cost-effective way to get into the hobby, and this discounted model from Dell is a solid option. It's got good internals (including an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU), and features a massive 16-inch, 1600p QHD display. If you want a mid-budget gaming laptop with decent speed and visuals, this Dell rig could be your perfect match. Get one at Best Buy for $350 off the usual price, just $1,249.99.

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Dylan Haas is a Lead Shopping Reporter for Mashable, where he covers all things gaming, pets, fitness, sleep, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day. Before joining the team at Mashable, Dylan received a B.A. in Communications from Pace University and contributed to publications like Paste Magazine, Bandsintown, and others following a brief stint as a marketing and management assistant in the music industry.

When he's not writing or testing products, you can find Dylan playing lots of video games, working out, spending time with loved ones (especially his dog, Stevie), or watching reality TV. Follow him on X at @iamdylanhaas, or send him an email at [email protected].

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