Amazon is selling a $730 laptop for 45% off during Prime Day sales
The large screen, fast processing speeds, and crystal clear graphics make it a favorite for shoppers.
Amazon is selling a $730 laptop for 45% off during Prime Day sales
Overview
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Why we love this deal
Not everyone looks forward to Amazon Prime Day and other similar sales at retailers with the same enthusiasm as we do. And we get it — sometimes you truly don't need anything. However, there are certain shopping categories that, when it comes down to these major markdown days, you're doing yourself a disservice by not taking advantage. Electronics are always a pricey category, and you're missing out on so much savings when you don't take advantage of the great deals on laptops, like the 45% discount on the HP OmniBook 3 Laptop.
You might have a trusty device that works exactly the way you need it to now, but what happens when that deteriorating computer fritzes out when you need to submit a school assignment or an important brief for work? Your tried-and-true device might be dependable, but a high-quality, new device will serve you far more long-term than the only laptop you've been using for years. And now, you can invest for less and know that you're getting a great product for a fraction of the usual cost. The impressive HP OmniBook 3 Laptop usually retails for $730, but thanks to that 45% limited-time sale, you can save $330 and get it now for $400. Sure, that's definitely still a lot of money, but compared to the original $730 price, that's one heck of a Prime Day deal.
HP OmniBook 3 Laptop, $400 (was $730) at Amazon
Why do shoppers love it?
Most laptops have a screen that measures between 15.6 inches and 16 inches on the diagonal, but this laptop is on the larger end with a 17.3 inch screen. It offers the larger screen size that a desktop provides but with a lightweight, portable design that allows you to take it wherever you need to go.
Because the laptop has an AMD Ryzen 3 30 processor, you can rely on fast, efficient computing, perfect when you're tackling emails, finishing documents, streaming video meetings, and doing other basic tasks. It's built for multitasking, so you can jump between tasks, apps, and browsers and no matter how many things you're working on at once, the laptop won't lag, buffer, or falter for a second. It's perfect for everything work and school, streaming, gaming, and so much more. With the 512 gigabyte solid-state drive (SSD), you have one of the larger data centers for storage, so you can easily back up files, photos, and videos. It offers ample storage space, so those who use their laptop everyday like students or office workers don't need to worry about running out of space. The 512 GB SSD is what ensures good long-term data storage, whereas the 8 GB random access memory (RAM) helps with short-term data storage and in-the-minute speed to access data about what you're currently working on, reading, or browsing.
Details
The 17.3-inch screen has a full HD in-plane switching (IPS) display which offers crystal-clear images with 178-degree wide-viewing angles. The AMD Radeon 610 graphics help ensure that your personal photos and videos as well as your streaming and entertainment reflect realistic colorful visuals. The device has an HP Fast Charge that restores battery from 0 to 50% in about 45 minutes, and on a full charge you can enjoy 14 hours and 15 minutes of battery life.
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The laptop comes with a camera for video calls that has an auto-switch to balance challenging backlight conditions, and special AI noise reduction that filters out background noise when you're on a meeting or video call.
What to expect from a $400 laptop: Pros and cons
Pros
- Large screen: Compared to standard laptops which have a diagonal screen measuring anywhere between 15.6 and 16 inches, this device has a large screen measuring 17.3 inches.
- Impressive battery life: On a full charge, the device can last 14 hours and 15 minutes. The laptop also has HP Fast Charge that restores the battery from 0 to 50% in 45 minutes.
- Ample storage space: The computer has a large hard drive with 512 gigabytes of storage space.
Cons
- Windows operating system: Some shoppers don't love the pre-installed Windows system that comes on the computer, saying it "feels invasive" with too many features.
- Iffy quality with gaming: Although great for work, school, and social media, some shoppers say it's not that great of a gaming laptop.
What should I expect to pay for a high-quality laptop?
The question you should be asking yourself isn't "Can I find a laptop for a low price" but rather "Is saving a free hundred dollars actually worth it in the long run?" — and our answer is no. Yes, you can absolutely find a laptop for under $200, but a lot of times you're not getting all the full features, capabilities, battery life, and long-lasting use that you would with a more expensive option. Most high-quality laptops, ones built with premium materials that operate quickly on fast speeds and have long battery life, can start anywhere around $700 on the low end and exceed well into the $2,500 range. Ones for basic computing tasks, content development, writing, and editing will be available for closer to that lower range, with most averaging around $1,000 to $1,500. For gamers or content creators constantly working in video editing and photo illustration apps, you can expect to fork out a few thousand dollars. The upside is that this is a long-term investment. Rather than buying a cheap model that will last maybe one to two years, a more expensive version will cost more upfront but you won't need to replace it every few years. In the end, you'll probably spend more on replacing cheap laptops than had you just bit the bullet and spent more money up front to buy something of value and quality.
Shop other Amazon Prime Deals
- HP OmniBook 5 16-Inch Next Gen Laptop, $750 (was $1,100) at Amazon
- Lenovo 15.6-Inch FHD Business Computer Laptop, $342 (was $570) at Amazon
- Asus Vivobook Go 15.6-Inch Slim Laptop, $360 (was $425) at Amazon
Don't wait for your laptop to crash and burn before investing in a new one. At Amazon Prime Day's prices for the HP OmniBook 3 Laptop, you'd be a fool to let this savings opportunity pass you by.
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