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The Microsoft Surface Laptop is a sleek-looking computer and one of the only notebooks you can buy that comes with a 13.5 inch, 2256 x 1504 pixel toucshcreen display and support for Microsoft’s Surface Pen and Surface Dial accessories.
But with a starting price of $999 at launch, the Surface Laptop was a bit too pricey for some.
Earlier this year the company launched a $799 model with a less powerful processor. And today Best Buy is selling that already-cheaper model for just $699, which makes the Surface Laptop look a lot more attractive.
While the Core M3-7Y30 processor isn’t exactly a beast, it’s the same chip GPD chose for its $699 GPD Win 2 handheld gaming laptop, which offers surprisingly decent performance (albeit on a smaller, lower-resolution display).
Here are some of the day’s best deals.
Microsoft Surface devices
- Microsoft Surface Laptop w/Core M3-7Y30/4GB/128GB for $699 – Best Buy
- Refurb Microsoft Surface 3 10.8″ tablet w/Atom x7-Z8700/2GB/64GB for $250 – Newegg (coupon:Â EMCPSES39)
Smart speakers
- Google Home smart speaker for $90 – BuySpry (via eBay)
- “Like New” Amazon Echo (2nd-gen) smart speaker w/90-day warranty for $71 – VIP Outlet (via eBay)
Smartphone power banks and chargers
- Anker PowerCore 15,6000 mAh power bank for $24 – Amazon
- Choetech Qi wireless charging pad for $10 – Amazon (coupon:Â 3PSBIKTS)
Other
- Roku Streaming Stick (2017) for $40 – Amazon
- St. Patrick’s Day Sale on PC games (up to 90% off) – GOG
You can find more bargains in our daily deals section.
For $699, this looks like a pretty good deal. Nice 13.5 inch size, light weight and rated at over 14 hours of battery life. I also like the traditional clamshell design, rather than the Surface ‘Tablet’ detatchable screen that needs a kickstand to keep it from falling down. The only problem I see is the Windows 10 “S” operating system that will cost money to upgrade later.
Looks like they’ve dropped their plans to charge for upgrades from Windows 10 S (which makes sense, since they’re claiming it’s a “switch” and not an “upgrade”).
https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/03/07/windows-10-s-mode-coming-soon-editions-windows-10/#B1LCrhXOwibqtvWv.97