Best Buy Slashes $120 Off Our Top Two-in-One Chromebook for July 4th
The tech retailer has reduced this basic model with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage to just $279, a $120 savings compared to the usual price. If you want some more advanced hardware, Lenovo also has a configuration with 8GB of RAM on sale for $350, which is a $50 discount.
This 11-inch tablet has a 2K LCD touchscreen display, as well as a detachable magnetic keyboard, so it also doubles as a laptop. It's a Chromebook, so the hardware is pretty basic and designed primarily for web-based basics like checking emails and scrolling social media. However, it still has a 5MP front camera and an 8MP rear camera for video calls. It is highly portable, though, weighing just 510g and measuring 7.6mm thick for easy transport just about anywhere. We wouldn't recommend it as your primary laptop but if you're looking for a sleek and lightweight travel companion, it's a solid bargain.
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Chromebooks are excellent for those on a tight budget who only need the basics and the Lenovo Duet is one of our favorite models on the market. It has a 2K touchscreen display and detachable keyboard, so it also doubles as a tablet -- and it's a pretty great value at more than $100 off.
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