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The countdown is on: Best Buy has various sales going on most of the year, but many of them are extremely limited-time. For instance, this one in particular for a 14-inch Lenovo Flex 5i laptop at a price of $280 is on offer for nearly half price, but you can only score that deal today. While not the most powerful -- it has an Intel Core i3-1215U processor, 8GB RAM and a 256GB solid-state drive -- it will get the job done for basic needs. It also previously featured on our best budget laptop guide for the best two-in-one until it was usurped. Still, with that $270 discount, it's well worth considering.
The Lenovo Flex 5i's 12th-gen Intel Core i3 processor is decent for multitasking. Its display has a resolution of 1,920x1,200 pixels, giving you great picture quality for your streaming, browsing and gaming needs. And because it has a touchscreen, this extremely versatile device can be used as a tablet. With 8GB memory and (a pretty meagre) 256GB of storage, this device is fine for regular browsing, homework or other basic needs.
The battery lasts approximately 10 hours, so you don't have to worry about it running out of power before you're done for the day. Some other nice features of this laptop include a USB-C port and a fingerprint reader. Remember, you only have until tonight before this offer expires.
If you want a laptop that's not a two-in-one device -- perhaps an upgraded model with more robust features -- check out our roundup of best laptop deals happening now to find the perfect fit for you at a great price.
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