Amazon Prime Day 2025: Best Early Laptop, PC & Monitor Deals
For those on the hunt for an affordable model, HP's 14' Chromebook is currently 38 per cent off, bringing the price down from $479 to just $298. Impressed customers praise it as a 'budget-friendly gem'', and a particularly 'perfect' pick if you're just after a simple device instead of a more beastly machine with all the bells and whistles.
If a tablet is more your thing, you can get Apple's most recent iPads from $499 (down from $599).
A fan labelled it the 'latest and greatest' compared to the older versions, while another dubbed it 'very quick' and the 'best one yet'. These are available in different storage capacities including 128GB and 256GB.
Keep in mind the Prime Day sales are for members only, so make sure to sign up. If you're new to Prime, there's a 30-day free trial where you can get access to all the exclusive discounts and fast free shipping. You can also binge watch plenty of great shows and movies on Prime Video, read thousands of e-books, level up in a wide range of games, and enjoy ad-free music and podcasts.
Please note prices change and stock moves fast, so be quick to avoid missing out.
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Tahnee-Jae Lopez-Vito Senior Shopping Writer
Tahnee-Jae has years of reviewing experience, specialising in all the appliances and products that can help improve your home and life. From finding the best budget sheets to the mattresses that can help you get a better night's sleep, she does all of the research to save you time and money. She previously worked as a content producer for one of Australia's top comparison sites Canstar Blue, where she spent her days learning what Australian shoppers really think by translating detailed national survey data into hundreds of highly respected consumer ratings – helping shed light on how well brands offer value for money and more. Armed with a Bachelor of Journalism and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the Queensland University of Technology, she knows that detail matters and is dedicated to creating in-depth shopping guides to help you find the right product.
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