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MacBook Air (Early 2020) for $ 869 ($ 130 off)
Specifications: Intel Core i3 processor, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD
It’s the previous model Air, released in the spring of 2020, which means it uses an Intel processor instead of Apple silicon. It’s a great machine, but if you have the extra cash we recommend the New air with the M1 chip because it is more powerful, has a longer battery life and is quiet. You’ll also get longer support from Apple in the future.
16-inch MacBook Pro for $ 2,199 ($ 200 off)
Specifications: Intel Core i7 processor, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD
This offer is for Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro (8/10, recommend WIRED), which packs a bit of power into a slim and sleek machine. The two main drawbacks are the price and the battery life.
Surface Pro 7
Photography: MicrosoftSurface Pro 7 with Type Cover for $ 800 ($ 350 off)
Specifications: Intel Core i5 processor, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD
The Surface Pro 7 is one of our favorite portable-tablet hybrids (8/10, recommend WIRED). There are cheaper surfaces, but it’s a good price on the best hybrid model. It comes with a keyboard and a sleeve. Make sure you grab the stylus if you want to use tablet mode for notes or drawings.
Surface Laptop Go for $ 800 ($ 100 off)
Specifications: Intel Core i5 processor, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD
New Surface Laptop Go is a great little machine. The display isn’t the best, but if you can live with it, it’s one of the most portable, dare I say fun, laptops I’ve tried this year.
Lenovo Yoga C740 for $ 640 ($ 160 off)
Specifications: Intel Core i5 processor, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD
The Lenovo Yoga C740 does a good job of straddling the line between the work machine and the home machine, which makes it ideal for these times. The 2-in-1 design allows for the use of a laptop during the day and an entertainment center at night.
Lenovo Thinkpad X13 for $ 626 ($ 512 off)
Lenovo Store (enter THINKCMSALE when checking out)
Specifications: AMD Ryzen 5 processor, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD
This X13 is equipped with AMD Ryzen chips. The base model uses a Ryzen 3, but the deal we have in mind is the Ryzen 5. Click the ‘customize’ button to add the Ryzen 5 and upgrade the screen to IPS HD (1080p ). This brings the total to $ 725. Another good deal on a much nicer machine. For an additional $ 150, you can double the RAM to 16 gigabytes, which is worth it since the X13’s RAM is soldered in and cannot be upgraded by the user.
