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The TL;DR is that yes, Black Friday/Cyber Monday has some of the best deals you'll find all year. Online retailers know that consumers are looking for good deals during this time, as it's the last major sales event before the holidays. That means you'll see some pretty significant price drops on both new and older model laptops.
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Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales typically focus on existing inventory before brands announce new products at the end of the year. While this often includes models from the previous year, plenty of new models (from within the last six months or so) also go on sale, albeit with less significant discounts.
With this in mind, consumers should be aware that inventory is often limited during the sales event, especially following Cyber Monday. For that reason, we suggest identifying the laptop (or better yet: a few laptops) you're interested in and start tracking its sale price early. We test dozens of laptops each year at ZDNET, and can help you figure out how to choose the right one during holiday sales. (Find our picks for the best laptops overall here.)
How do I find a good laptop during Black Friday?
If you're in the market for a new laptop, we comb through the sales and try to highlight the best ones relative to regular prices, highlighting them in our deals roundups. However, as with any other purchase, the same concerns apply to laptop shopping. You should ask yourself:
What will you be using the laptop for?
What's your budget?
How long are you willing to wait for the right deal?
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