Computer & Tablet Deals

Thanks to technological advances, finding an affordable laptop has never been easier at Best Buy. Many inexpensive laptops feature similar computing capabilities to other laptops on the market today. You want the best, affordable laptop for your needs so it’s helpful to start with important laptop features. Are you looking for an affordable gaming laptop? Will this laptop be the primary computer if you work from home? Both questions could lead you to an inexpensive laptop that has a large screen. You’ll likely get the best balance of portability and usability with a discount laptop that has a screen in the 12.5-inch to 14-inch range.

Determine how much hard drive space you need then find the best laptop value you can that has enough capacity. Many inexpensive laptops offer a hard drive with 250GB of storage, perfect for checking email and light computing. If you need an affordable gaming laptop or are planning to store large photos, music or video files, or complex documents, you may be better served by a laptop that has 350GB or 500GB. You may also want a larger hard drive if you edit photos, so you can store the high-resolution raw versions on your adorable laptop then use editing software to optimize them.

Sometimes, a laptop isn’t the best solution for your computer needs. If you prefer the style and usability of an affordable computer for your desktop, Best Buy offers inexpensive PCs and discount computers that suit any home.

You’ll also want to consider a keyboard that allows you to type ergonomically, keeping your hands in a position that avoid fatigue as you work from home or game. If you’re not satisfied with your laptop keyboard, opt for a new wireless keyboard, which is easy to position based on your needs. Similarly, if you’re uncomfortable using your laptop’s touchpad or prefer to use a mouse, you might want to get a wireless mouse to make using your affordable laptop more convenient.

Power loss can be annoying when you’re working remotely on your laptop. But when you have a UPS batter backup, your inexpensive laptop will keep running without resorting to its battery in the event of a loss of power. UPS backups also serve as surge protectors in case of power spikes.