Laptops have a life expectancy. Every three to five years they need to be taken out behind the barn – further than the wifi can reach, beyond where the smart speakers can hear the screams – and put out of their misery. Nothing’s worse than working on a laptop that can’t meet you halfway.
Luckily, there are three great deals this Prime Day worth spotlighting, catering to a variety of needs — from students who just need Google (and a Google doc) to hardcore gamers.
HP Chromebook 14 Laptop
Chromebooks are great options for people who only need to do the bare minimum – anything web-based, basically – and HP makes some excellent ones. Amazon reviewers praise the battery life, touch screen interface, and compact size.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Touchscreen
For an upgrade pick, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 is a touchscreen laptop that stands out in the marketplace of moderately priced laptops: it’s got a solid battery life, storage, and comes in a sleek package.
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Gaming Laptop
Lenovo has the best Prime Day deal for gaming laptops, slashing the price of its IdeaPad 3 by a full third. For less than $600, you get a lot of bang for your buck; it’s well built, has a decently long battery life, and you can upgrade its RAM, as gamers occasionally do. The Prime Day deal for the Minecraft set.