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We're getting closer to the holiday season, and retailers such as Best Buy are offering discounts on tech you can buy for yourself or as a holiday gift. For instance, this deal in particular for a 14-inch Lenovo Flex 5i laptop at a price of $320 drops the device to nearly half price, but you can only score that deal today. While not the most powerful laptop -- 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 appeared on our best budget laptop guide for the best two-in-one until it was usurped. Still, with that $300 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.
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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. Best Buy is also throwing in a free 12-month subscription to Microsoft 365 Personal with this purchase. Keep in mind that this offer is subject to change at any time.
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. We at CNET are also monitoring the internet for any upcoming early holiday deals so you can keep saving.
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