I review laptops for a living, and these are 9 Memorial Day deals I recommend starting at $549
Memorial Day sales are offering significant discounts on laptops, making it an ideal time for consumers to purchase. Various models are available under $1,000, including options from Apple and Lenovo. The deals highlight budget-friendly choices as well as premium laptops with advanced features.
- ▪The MacBook Neo is priced at $589, down from $599.
- ▪The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x is available for $549, reduced from $849.
- ▪The Acer Swift Go 16 AI is now $899, a decrease from $1,499.
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Computing Laptops I review laptops for a living, and these are 9 Memorial Day deals I recommend starting at $549 Deals By Tony Polanco published 24 May 2026 Save big on laptops during Memorial Day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Tom's Guide) Jump to: Quick links Laptop deals Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter With Memorial Day deals in full swing, now is the best time to save big on your next laptop. This is especially important given the rising costs of electronics, thanks to RAMageddon.
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