I never pay full price for PCs or Macs, thanks to these 7 money-saving tricks

Kerry Wan/ZDNET A new PC or Mac is a major purchase. Buying a high-quality device that's built to perform well and last for years can easily cost you $1,500 or more. How much more? Well, Microsoft's most expensive business laptop costs roughly $3,000, and a fully loaded MacBook Pro tops out at a cool $4,000. But you don't have to pay those sticker prices. With a little preparation and some patience, you can save up to 50% off those high price tags without sacrificing quality. That's especially important these days, because PCs and Macs are typically made in China and are subject to supply chain disruptions and tariffs that can make pricing uncertain, to say the least. Also: If you're planning to upgrade your phone, you might want to buy one now - here's why Over the years, I've bought dozens of PCs and have learned a few tricks that I share in this article. I'm partial to Dell PCs and Surface devices, and I always have at least one Mac in my office, but the information here should ... Read full article.