This laptop deal is selling fast at Argos — but whatever you do, DON’T buy it
Computing Laptops This laptop deal is selling fast at Argos — but whatever you do, DON’T buy it Deals By Matt Hanson Published 5 October 2026 No one should buy a 4GB RAM laptop in 2026 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. This week, it's the Amazon Big Deals Days event, and I've just found what might just be the worst laptop deal of the year.That's right, the worst. Well, I think it's worth pointing out 'deals' that are actually a waste of money, and explain what makes those deals bad, to help you avoid getting stung in the future.
- ▪Computing Laptops This laptop deal is selling fast at Argos — but whatever you do, DON’T buy it Deals By Matt Hanson Published 5 October 2026 No one should buy a 4GB RAM laptop in 2026 When you purchase through links on our site, we may ear
- ▪This week, it's the Amazon Big Deals Days event, and I've just found what might just be the worst laptop deal of the year.That's right, the worst.
- ▪Well, I think it's worth pointing out 'deals' that are actually a waste of money, and explain what makes those deals bad, to help you avoid getting stung in the future.
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Computing Laptops This laptop deal is selling fast at Argos — but whatever you do, DON’T buy it Deals By Matt Hanson Published 5 October 2026 No one should buy a 4GB RAM laptop in 2026 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Nikola Paunov / Getty) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter As we approach the end of the year, big sales events will begin cropping up regularly, culminating in Black Friday in November.
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