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Tom's Guide
5 hours ago
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M4 Mac mini drops to its lowest ever price, $400 off Dell 14 Plus Laptop and more — Power Picks
Today's power picks are real headline grabbers — the M4 Mac mini is cheaper than ever with up to $153 off, the latest and greatest Dell 14 Plus Laptop is $400 off, you can bag over $200 off a new gaming PC packing AMD Radeon RX 9060XT power, and much more. The list of computing deals is jam packed with savings that look like savings, but actually aren't. But with a little bit of investigative work, I've sourced the price cuts that retailers don't want you knowing about! Plus, all power picks from yesterday are still available! That means you can still get up to $70 off the Meta Quest 3S and the M4 MacBook Air is still at its lowest ever price. But for now, let's get into today's top deals. Maybe you don't need the full laptop experience of a MacBook, and that's where the M4 Mac mini comes in — a tiny puck of a powerhouse sporting that same zippy M4 chip. We absolutely loved the Mac mini, and with 10% off the price, it's an absolute steal. Also, shoutout to getting over $150 off the M4 Pro version too, for those who want some additional horsepower for creative tasks like complex 4K edits. Dell's rebranding from XPS and Inspiron to Plus and Pro has been confusing to get a grasp of, but that hasn't stopped the company launching some damn good laptops. The Dell 14 Plus is a fantastic all-rounder packing an Intel Core Ultra 7 256V chipset, 16GB DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD, alongside plenty of ports and a gorgeous 14-inch 2.5K display. All for $400 off! For $350 off, you can get this rather impressive 2-in-1 with the latest Intel Core Ultra power, a solid FHD+ touchscreen display, 16GB RAM and a 1TB SSD. With a ton of battery life and real versatility, this is a great option for college students to work by day and binge by night. The RTX 5060 Ti is one of my personal favorite mid-range GPUs, and its been built into this all-round beast of a gaming PC that is now $350 off with code SS10PER4. Alongside the GPU, in this Cyclone case, you've got an Intel Core i7-14700F CPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB M.2 SSD. This is a packed PC ready for 1440p gaming. For the price, this is a phenomenal monitor for gaming enthusiasts from MSI — packing a WQHD panel with buttery smooth 180Hz refresh rate, HDR support for a great immersive depth of color and contrast, and a slimline profile for fitting nicely into every setup. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Tom's Guide
a day ago
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Get up to $70 off Meta Quest 3S, M4 MacBook Air still at its lowest price and more — Power Picks
Today's power picks are massive — not only can you get up to $70 off the Meta Quest 3S, the M4 MacBook Air is still at its cheapest price (so is the Mac mini on that note), there's over $200 off a beasty RTX 5060 Ti gaming PC and more. History shows the biggest savings almost always happen at the beginning and end of every week, so to get all these Prime Day-matching or beating prices on a Tuesday is bonkers to me. Oh, and remember those power picks from yesterday? They're still available too! That means you can still get the impressive Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x with Snapdragon power for just $549, and $650 off a beasty AMD RX 9070 XT gaming tower. But for now, let's get into today's top deals. Whenever anyone asks 'what's the best VR headset for me to buy?' My immediate answer is 'Meta Quest 3S.' The system really does everything you'd want a headset to do with a huge library and plenty of performance, all at a low price. Now, it's even lower — with the 128GB version being $50 off and the 256GB model being $70 off for a limited time! Yes, this $150 saving is still on! Either Apple's forgotten this discount continues to exist or it's all part of the plan. Whichever way, this is a great chance to save big on one of the best laptops you can buy. That M4 chip is a screamer through any level of productivity, and it's crammed into a slim, lightweight chassis with a massive battery life to boot. Maybe you don't need the full laptop experience of a MacBook, and that's where the M4 Mac mini comes in — a tiny puck of a powerhouse sporting that same zippy M4 chip. We absolutely loved the Mac mini, and with 10% off the price, it's an absolute steal. Also, shoutout to getting over $150 off the M4 Pro version too, for those who want some additional horsepower for creative tasks like complex 4K edits. The RTX 5060 Ti is one of my personal favorite mid-range GPUs, and its been built into this all-round beast of a gaming PC that is now $350 off with code SS10PER4. Alongside the GPU, in this Cyclone case, you've got an Intel Core i7-14700F CPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB M.2 SSD. This is a packed PC ready for 1440p gaming. My personal favorite (and top-ranked best gaming laptop) has dropped to its lowest price with a huge $350 saving. Alongside that beasty RTX 5070 Ti, you've got an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU, 32GB RAM and a 1TB SSD — all in a sleek aluminum chassis with a mesmerizing OLED display. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Tom's Guide
15-07-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
How is this RTX 5070 gaming laptop SO cheap?! Get $1,280 off now, $80 off my favorite portable SSD and more — Power Picks
Today's power picks are the real deal — I'm talking over $1,000 off an RTX 5070 gaming laptop, the best gaming monitor deal I've ever seen in 2025 and 38% off my favorite portable SSD. Given we're still in the immediate aftermath of Prime Day, I'm shocked we're seeing savings that are actually better than what we saw during Amazon's big event. That's right, every single one of these deals are the same price or lower than I saw them last week. Not only that, but every single one of yesterday's power picks are at the same price, so you still have time to get $150 off an M4 MacBook Air and a huge $920 off that RTX 5060 gaming PC! But for now, let's get into today's top deals. I nearly did a spittake seeing an RTX 5070 gaming laptop for cheaper than most RTX 5060 systems. The Hasee T8 Pro is surprisingly power-packed for $1,280 off — offering an Intel Core i7-14700HX CPU, RTX 5070 GPU, 16GB DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD alongside that 16-inch QHD panel with 180Hz refresh rate. From playing on a Hasee laptop myself a few months back, the touchpad will probably feel a bit mushy, and the plastic shell will feel a bit cheap to the touch. But if your focus is price-to-performance, there's no better value in gaming laptops right now. If you're going for this laptop, you need a good cheap gaming monitor to connect it to for home play, and that's where this $45 off Asus TUF Gaming VG249Q3R comes in. For under $100, you're bagging a buttery smooth 1080p panel with a 180Hz refresh rate, Extreme Low Motion Blur technology for a 1ms response time, alongside variable overdrive for those moments you need some esports-esque reaction times. For speed, reliability, durability and extreme portability, the Sandisk Extreme is my go-to portable SSD, and you can snag one for $80 off right now. It's speedy enough to run entire Final Cut Pro files off for me with 1,050 MB/s read speeds, very strong with 3-meter drop protection and IP65 water and dust resistance, and even comes with a carabiner loop to pop it on your backpack for extra security. The RTX 5060 Ti is one of my personal favorite mid-range GPUs, and its been built into this all-round beast of a gaming PC that is now $350 off with code SS10PER4. Alongside the GPU, in this Cyclone case, you've got an Intel Core i7-14700F CPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB M.2 SSD. This is a packed PC ready for 1440p gaming. A gaming headset is one of the low-key best upgrades you can make to the immersion of your PC gaming, but sound is often one of the quickest to ignore. Now at $20 off for a HyperX Cloud III, one of the best wired gaming headsets you can buy with 53mm drivers, an upgraded microphone, support for DTS X spatial audio and improved durability, there's no reason to ignore it anymore!
Tom's Guide
14-07-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
M4 MacBook Air still at Prime Day low price, nearly $1,000 off an RTX 50-series gaming PC and more — Power Picks
Welcome to Power Picks — your daily digest of click-worthy tech deals I'd actually spend my own money on. If it's not worth your hard-earned cash, it's not making the cut. Before becoming Managing Editor of Computing, I was deep in the deal trenches — digging up discounts retailers would rather you didn't find. With prices rising everywhere, I'm bringing that energy back to help you make smarter, savvier choices when it comes to your next gadget. Today's savings include rollovers from Prime Day, as the M4 MacBook Air is still $150 off, a frankly ludicrous $920 saving on an RTX 5060 gaming PC, and some of my favorite AR glasses getting a deep $140 price cut. Let's get into them. We all know how stingy Apple can be with discounts. Normally we get the M4 MacBook Air discounted for big sales events, then it is promptly pumped back to full price the moment the clock turns to midnight. But to see the base model M4 Air with 16GB RAM and a 256GB SSD still be $150 off is crazy to me — easily one of the best laptops you can buy for all-round use and your studies. It's rare that a deal makes me do a double turn so fast it makes my neck hurt. Maybe that's because I'm entering the back end of my 30s, but truer than that, it's because this is a decent RTX 50-series gaming rig for less than $900! Alongside that RTX 5060 (good for strong 1080p gaming), you're getting an Intel Core i5 14400F CPU, 32GB DDR4 RAM and a 1TB SSD — all horses in this gorgeous case where you can see the components whirring away from every angle. Yes, the newer-generation Viture Luma Pros are available to buy, but so long as you can get $140 off the pre-existing Viture Pros, I'm always going to point you in this direction because its incredible value for money for what you get in AR glasses. The 1080p picture is absolutely stunning and color-graded to mesmerizing effect — all in a sleek pair of specs that are ultra portable to bring a great big-screen experience wherever you are. Welcome to the first instalment of 'can I find an RTX 50-series GPU at MSRP?' Today's answer is 'yes,' and it's quite the doozy. I'm a big fan of the RTX 5060 Ti (16GB of course) for its strong 1440p gaming performance, decent overhead of video memory and all the DLSS 4 goodness to make even the most intensive games run smoothly. And at $429, this is one of those rare times that Nvidia's claimed pricing is true. Working/gaming on the go? A portable monitor is a great addition to give you more screen real estate for multitasking, or a bigger panel for your AAA titles. Uperfect's 16-inch panel is one of the best with a 2K resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate and HDR — all in something that's super slim at 0.4 inches and lightweight at 1.7 pounds. With all the connectivity you need for everything from your PS5 to your Steam Deck, this is a fantastic dirt cheap addition to your arsenal at $110 off.
Tom's Guide
11-07-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Prime Day laptop deals LIVE — MacBooks, gaming laptops and Chromebooks worth grabbing before midnight
Staff picked deals:1. Quick Links2. Windows laptop deals3. MacBook deals4. Gaming laptop deals5. Chromebook deals6. UK laptop deals7. LIVE: latest updates Welcome to the final day of Prime Day 2025, where the laptop deals are still coming in hot — and yes, I'm just as surprised as you are. I've been reviewing laptops for over a decade and covering Prime Day for nearly as long, so I've seen every kind of 'deal' under the sun. The good news? Some of today's discounts are actually worth your time — and your money. Right now, it's a full-blown laptop clearance party. We're seeing $150 off the M4 MacBook Air, a beast of a machine. The Asus TUF F16 with RTX 5060 is down $310, which is kind of wild considering how fresh this hardware is. And even the new Copilot+ PCs are finally getting in on the action — like $130 off the Snapdragon X Plus Surface Laptop. Even Chromebooks are getting love, with prices dropping so low it feels like a pricing error. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Chromebook is just $182 — that's cheaper than a night out. Meanwhile, if you're in the U.K., don't worry — you're not missing out. The ROG Zephyrus G14 with RTX 5070 is down £300, and the M4 MacBook Air is £150 off there too. This is the longest Prime Day we've ever had — four full days of deals — and now we're in the final stretch. I'm tracking all the best Prime Day laptop deals live as they drop, so check back throughout the day. Whether you're after a MacBook, gaming laptop, or something budget-friendly for school or work, now's the time to grab it before the prices go back up. Over $1,500 off this HP Laptop 15? It may have been $2,000 when it launched, but it's unlikely to be this much now. Regardless, with its Intel N100 CPU, 32GB of DDR4 RAM, 1tB SSD and even Windows 11 Pro onboard, this makes for a great, affordable laptop choice for college students. Plus, its 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) display is a great size for productivity. Now $180 off, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3X makes for a fantastic personal laptop, especially at this price. It's Snapdragon X processor ensures, well, snappy performance and long battery life, and its 16GB of RAM and 512GB is enough everyday tasks. Throw in its 14-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) display with a 60Hz refresh rate, and it also makes for decent binge-watching. Get onboard with AI for less thanks to this HP Omnibook 5 deal, which brings the perks of Copilot+ with it. It sports a 16-inch 2K (1920 x 1200) touchscreen, along with an AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 CPU, 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. Not bad for a laptop that can more than handle it's share of multitasking. This 13.8-inch Microsoft Surface Laptop packs a Snapdragon X Plus CPU, which is ideal for school, work and everything in between. Along with its drastic performance boost and longer battery life thanks to the chip, it comes with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD — all to power its Copilot+ features. The $120 discount makes it all the sweeter. Wait, over $2,000 off this business-focused Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2? Now that's a crazy offer, but Lenovo is known to exaggerate these price cuts, so take this with a pinch of salt. Either way, it's still a low price for this laptop, and we noted in out Lenovo ThinkPad E16 hands-on that it has a lot of strengths. Expect an AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS CPU, 32GB of RAM, 1TB for storage and a sizeable 16-inch WUXGA (1920x1200) display. If you're after swift performance in a sleek, lightweight laptop boasting a gorgeous display, then it's hard to go wrong here. Our Acer Swift 14 AI review says it all, with its 14.5 2.5K (2560 x 1600) 120Hz touchscreen, Snapdragon X Plus processor, 17-hour battery life, 16GB of DDR5X RAM and 1TB for storage. Not a big discount, but one still worth checking out. The latest 13-inch MacBook Air M4 is Apple's greatest offering yet, and it's not only because of its speedy performance thanks to the M4 chip or its upgraded 12MP webcam. It's $100 less than its predecessor, and with that extra $100 off, you're getting one of the best laptops on the market at an epic price. Expect 16GB of unified memory and a 256 SSD in the model, but for more speed and storage, you can get the same discount. MacBook Air M4 (16GB/512GB): was $1,199 now $1,049MacBook Air M4 (24GB/512GB): was $1,399 now $1,249 One of the best laptops with an even bigger screen? You got it. The 15-inch M4 MacBook Air boasts a 15.3-inch (2880 x 1864) Liquid Retina display, and that's more screen real estate for work, watching shows and even some gaming. Better yet, its more powerful configurations are also discounted, and even $163 off for top-tier performance. MacBook Air M4 (16GB/512GB): was $1,399 now $1,249MacBook Air M4 (24GB/512GB): was $1,599 now $1,436 If you're a power user, you'll want the might of the MacBook Pro M4 on your side. You get fantastic performance from the M4 chip, useful Apple Intelligence features, a better webcam and very impressive battery life at over 18 hours. As we noted in our MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 review, it's the best laptop for photo and video editing, and much more. This model features a 14.2-inch (3024 x 1964) Retina display, Apple M4 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. Not enough power? No problem, as the M4 Pro MacBook Pro also has a steep price cut, and you can save $200! If the base MacBook Pro M4 doesn't have enough power for you, upgrade to the MacBook Pro with an M4 Pro chip. As well as faster performance thanks to its 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU, you'll also get Thunderbolt 5 ports for even faster data transfer. This Alienware 16 Aurora is now down by a whopping $400, and it's now the cheapest RTX 5060 gaming laptop I've seen. That all means you can save big on Nvidia's latest offering of gaming performance. Along with its RTX 5060 GPU, expect an Intel Core 7 240H CPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, 1TB for storage and a 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) LED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. With well over $200 off, this is offering seriously good price to performance here with its Intel Core i9-14900HX CPU, RTX 5070 GPU, 32GB DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD. Pair that with that 15.6-inch QHD+ display with 165Hz refresh rate and you've got a proper beast. Looking for a major boost in entry-level gaming performance? That's where the RTX 5060 steps in, and this Asus TUF Gaming F16 rocks the very same GPU with a $380 price cut. It also boasts an Intel Core i7-14650HX CPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD. What's more, you'll get a 16-inch 2560 x 1600 IPS display with a 165Hz refresh rate. This is a seriously specced-out model for an amazingly low price — packing a 15-inch QHD panel up top with buttery smooth 165Hz refresh rate, AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS CPU, RTX 4070 GPU, 32GB DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD. Despite its more budget appeal, I was impressed by what the Acer Nitro V 15 could manage when I tested it out, especially for entry-level gaming. This model comes with an RTX 4050 and an AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS CPU, along with 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. For entry-level PC titles and competitive multiplayer games, this is a great shout for under $700. And its 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) 144Hz display makes games look smooth. For a great entry-level gaming laptop that's less than $1,000, you can grab this Gigabyte G6 with an RTX 4050 now for a discounted $849. It sports an Intel Core i7-13620H CPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM and an impressive 1TB of storage. Not a bad offer if you're into competitive multiplayer titles and plenty of indie games. This Acer Nitro V 16 with an RTX 4050 will do the trick for entry-level gamers. It comes with an AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS CPU, 8GB of DDR5 RAM and a 512GB SSD, along with a 16-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS display with a 144Hz refresh rate and 16:10 aspect ratio to make games shine. Boasting mid-range value at its finest, the Gigabyte Aorus 16X still manages to pull its weight today. That's thanks to its Intel Core i7-14650HX CPU, RTX 4070 GPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and 1TB SSD, along with its premium-looking design. Plus, its 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) display with a 165Hz refresh rate and 3ms response rate makes for speedy, smooth visuals. As another gaming laptop that can pump out wicked gaming performance in a sleek design, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 is now $300 off. You can expect an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor, an RTX 4070 GPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD. All PC games will look buttery smooth on its 14.5-inch WQXGA+ (2880 x 1800) IPS display with a 165Hz refresh rate. I'm a huge fan of Asus' ROG Strix series, and you'll be doubly impressed with the 18-inch size of this monster, especially if you're looking for a laptop that lives on your desk. It boasts an Intel Core i9-14900HX CPU, an RTX 4070, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD. It may not boasts the latest specs, but it can still hold its own with plenty of AAA games. The RTX 5070 Ti brings that much more power to even the most demanding PC games, and this Lenovo Legion Pro 7i can handle it. With its Intel Core i9-275HX CPU, 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage, too, this machine is ready to blaze through titles in a stylish, compact design. And they will all run great on its 16-inch (2560 x 1600) 240Hz OLED display. Another Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, but this time with the might of an RTX 5090! It's a top-of-the-line gaming laptop thanks to its high-end GPU, but you can also expect incredible horsepower from its Intel Core i9-275HX CPU, 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage. Pricey? Yes, but more affordable with its $400 price cut. This Lenovo IdeaPad 3i is a cheap, durable Chromebook that's good enough for browsing the web or doing light schoolwork. The 15.6-inch 1080p screen gives you plenty of room to stream videos, and the 8GB of RAM and Intel Celeron CPU are good enough for basic work. The only big limitation is the 64GB of storage space, but Chromebooks rely on Internet access and cloud apps for most things anyway. Bringing the best of Google AI to a sleek, affordable Chromebook, the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 is now down to just $319! Expect a 14-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS touch display, 8GB of DDR5 RAM and 128GB for storage, along with an Intel Core i3-N305 chip. For daily computing tasks and simple binge-watching, this laptop will do the trick. A Chromebook for under £160? Now that's a steal, and the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 won't disappoint for everyday tasks and watching your favorite shows. This offers a 15-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) display in a lightweight design, and can work through internet activities with its Intel Celeron N4500, 4GB of RAM and 128GB for space. For simple tasks, this Chromebook will do just fine for this affordable price. The MacBook Air M4 is easily one of the best laptops you can get, especially now that it's down to just £849! The base model comes with the powerful M4 chip, 16GB of unified memory and a 256GB SSD, along with the glorious 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display. For something stronger, though, there are other options. MacBook Air M4 (16GB/512GB): was $1,199 now $1,026MacBook Air M4 (24GB/512GB): was $1,399 now $1,206 For the power users, the MacBook Pro M4 is right up your street, and it's now down by over £150! It's the next step up from the Air models, and can perform stronger feats with its design and improved 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display. For even stronger options featuring M4 Pro and M4 Max, there are discounts here, Pro (M4 Pro/512GB): was £1,999 now £1,749MacBook Pro (M4 Max/512GB): was £3,199 now £2,879 Get £250 off this strong mid-range gaming system from Asus — giving you a 16-inch gaming laptop for under £1,000! It packs an Intel Core Ultra 7 240H CPU, RTX 5060 GPU, 16GB RAM and a 1TB SSD! This powerful Alienware 16X Aurora with an RTX 5070 offers peak performance with a super-fast 240Hz 16-inch (2560 x 1600) display. It also features an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX chip, 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD for good measure. Now that it's £300 off, this is one of the best RTX 50-series deals around. The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is our top pick as the best gaming laptop to get, and with this deal's RTX 5070 power, it will take you far. Expect an AMD Ryzen 9 270 CPU, 32GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD and a 14-inch 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Now that it's under £2,000, it's worth putting on your radar. I've been a laptop expert ever since picking up my first white plastic MacBook back in 2007. For the past 10 years, I've been able to put that to good use in reviewing and recommending the best laptops you can buy. Pair that with my eight years of Prime Day experience, and I'm the perfect tour guide through all the best deals. ^ Back to top Update: Date: 2025-07-11T11:08:42+00:00 Title: Last chance alley Content: Welcome to the final day of Prime Day — this is your last chance to score the best laptop deals before they vanish. Prices are at their lowest, stock is running thin, and the clock is ticking. If you've been waiting to buy, now's the moment to hit checkout or risk missing out entirely. Update: Date: 2025-07-10T13:14:13+00:00 Title: Welcome to Day 3 Content: We are now on the third day of a four-day Prime Day — making me absolutely certain that Amazon has lost track of time in knowing what a "day" actually is! But at least the laptop deals are oh-so sweet in the US and UK! We'll be rapid-firing every single big saving that is actually worth it in this live feed — the kind of laptop deals I'd recommend to my friends and family. For a good start, check out our listed deals above. And of course, the second we spot anything new, we'll be sharing it here.
