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Find the best laptops now at Amazon
When was the last time you upgraded your laptop? If it’s been years, you should probably think about replacing the one you have.
Laptop and desktop computer technology is constantly improving, some might say at an alarming rate. Newer machines are faster, more powerful and have more storage capacity, to name just a few upgrades you can look forward to.
The good news is you can get an impressive new laptop now at very reasonable prices. Amazon has a nice selection to choose from. Let’s take a look at a few of them now.
Great laptop deals from Amazon
The days of shelling out a couple of grand for a capable laptop are over. Now you can buy a great laptop for much less.
Here are a few of the best laptop deals you can find on Amazon right now. Snatch one up before they’re gone.
ASUS VivoBook
This powerful ASUS VivoBook full HD Nanoedge laptop sports an Intel Core i5, 1.6GHz (Turbo up to 3.4GHz) processor. It’s the perfect combination of performance and function.
It has plenty of storage capacity, with a 1TB hard drive and 8GB DDR4 RAM. You’re also going to love its sleek look and feel as it weighs just 3.7 pounds with an amazing eighth-of-an-inch profile. This is an ideal laptop for your everyday computing needs and entertainment.
Even better, it’s priced to sell from Amazon at under $510 for a limited time with free shipping. That’s $89 off the regular price.
Acer Aspire
If you’re looking for a fast laptop at a reasonable price, this might be the one for you.
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