Image: Lenovo
For just $280, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 with a Ryzen 5 CPU is a steal! That’s a whopping $300 off its original $580 price tag at Best Buy.
This is the perfect laptop for anyone who wants an affordable machine with decent speed without breaking the bank. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 runs on the Ryzen 5 7520U processor and 16GB of DDR5 RAM. That’s enough to run plenty of apps, stream content, and even do some casual gaming.
[ Don’t miss: Here’s how to get the best prices on tech this Black Friday, and where to shop.
]
There’s only 256GB of storage space on this one, but given how affordable portable SSDs are nowadays, that’s not going to be an issue. Just plug in an external drive to boost your overall capacity.
The laptop features a 15.6-inch 1080p screen, which is plenty to get your tasks done. It doesn’t excel in the brightness department, but that’s not a tragedy as long as you don’t plan on using it outdoors.
As far as connectivity goes, this one comes with Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, and plenty of USB ports to plug in all your peripherals and then some.
At $280, this Lenovo laptop deal is one of the best bargains we’ve seen for Black Friday. Don’t miss out on this stunning discount.
This Ryzen 5 Lenovo laptop is over 50% offBuy now at Best Buy
Don’t forget these crucial accessories!
Picking up a laptop during Black Friday sales can save you hundreds. But why stop there? You can save even more money by accessorizing your laptop with the extra things it needs while these sales last. We’ve detailed must-have laptop accessories here, but here’s a cheat sheet with three especially crucial items:
USB hub: Get a USB hub to expand the number and kinds of ports available for your laptop. Hiearcool’s USB-C hub is an affordable and capable USB-C hub with myriad ports, including 2 x USB-A ports, microSD and SD card slots, and an HDMI port. Get it on Amazon.Mouse: Using a mouse instead of your laptop’s trackpad can speed up productivity if your laptop is mainly used for work, and it’s crucial if you plan on doing any gaming. A mouse you can rely on for all your needs, and one that feels oh-so-comfortable in your hand, is the Razer DeathAdder V2 X HyperSpeed. Get it on Amazon.Laptop sleeve: A good quality sleeve will protect your laptop from the inevitable bumps, scratches, and drops that happen over time. Amazon’s choice for laptop sleeve is the BOOEUDI, which is shockproof and made from neoprene. Browse sizes at Amazon.
Author: Gabriela Vatu, Deals Editor, PCWorld
Gabriela has focused on tech writing for 12 years, covering news, reviews, buying guides, deals, and more. She has bylines in numerous consumer tech publications, including PCWorld, Macworld, PCMag, IGN, MakeUseOf, XDA, Android Police, and Pocket-lint.
Recent stories by Gabriela Vatu:
This powerful budget-friendly Acer laptop is $320 off, today onlyThis budget-friendly HP laptop is $250 off, just in time for schoolThis Dell Inspiron laptop is down to $300, perfect for productivity
