Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 3 is more affordable than ever


The Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 is seeing some great discounts today at Best Buy, Amazon, and the Microsoft Store. Pricing starts at $ 800 for the base model with 8GB of RAM, a 128GB SSD, and the 10th-gen quad-core Intel Core i5-1035G7 processor with Iris Plus graphics (generally $ 1,000). This model is available in platinum with a smooth Alcantara coating on the palm rest at Best Buy, Amazon and the Microsoft Store.

That is good business if you are looking for the most affordable model. But if you are an advanced user who wants more processing power and doubles the amount of RAM and storage, you should check out the updated model which now costs $ 1,250 (usually $ 1,500). In addition to the memory and storage upgrade, your processor gets a speed boost up to the Intel Core i7-1065G7 with Iris Plus graphics. Amazon has this model in the sandstone color scheme with an all-metal palm rest, and at press time, the Microsoft Store has it in sandstone to metal, black to metal, or cobalt blue with Alcantara.

The Surface Laptop 3 has a fantastic keyboard and touchpad, and its high-resolution 3: 2 aspect ratio touchscreen is capable of accommodating more on-screen content. It is the first model to feature a USB-C port, which you can use to charge your laptop, connect an external display, or use any USB-C accessory.

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Google’s Nest Hub Max recently gained the ability to play Netflix, which is something other smart displays currently can’t do. So if you want to stock up for this reason or perhaps because you can also join Duo or Meet video calls, thanks to its built-in camera, Best Buy offers $ 100 off a package of two Nest Hub Max displays. Normally two cost $ 460, but right now it’s $ 360. You can mix and match colors before paying here.