{
  "id": 170266,
  "title": "I found the 11 best back to school laptop deals at Best Buy — starting at just $199",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/i-found-the-11-best-back-to-school-laptop-deals-at-best-buy-starting",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-05T10:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/i-found-the-11-best-back-to-school-laptop-deals-at-best-buy-starting-at-just-usd199"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Back to school season brings a plethora of laptop deals, but some stand out as the best. Best Buy offers a range of options, from budget-friendly Chromebooks to powerful gaming laptops. Among the top picks are the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook, discounted to $199, providing affordability and practicality. The HP OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1, priced at $999, offers excellent screen real estate and a versatile form factor. Other notable deals include the Asus CX14 Chromebook at $249, the Dell 15 Laptop at $479, and the HP OmniBook 3 at $817. Students seeking a basic laptop for internet access and classwork will find the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 a solid choice. Meanwhile, those requiring more screen space and a convertible design may prefer the HP OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1. These deals provide great opportunities to upgrade or replace laptops without breaking the bank.",
  "summary": "Most of these laptops are between 40% and 50% off, so if you're in need of a laptop for school, now's the time to buy.",
  "key_points": [
    "Best Buy offers laptop deals from $199 to $817",
    "Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook priced at $199",
    "HP OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 provides versatile form factor"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}