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Cyber Week 2020 Chromebook deals: HP, Samsung, Lenovo, and more (Update: expired)
Update, Dec. 2: Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2020 are done and dusted. If you would still like to find business tech deals or the best products to buy, check out our ZDNet Recommends directory.
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Despite the disruption caused by COVID-19, the shopping season has continued on as normal.
There is a massive range of technology, electronics, and gadgets on sale over the course of Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2020, and with it, you can expect good deals on Chromebooks to surface.
Chromebooks are minimalistic, highly-portable alternatives to traditional laptops. Google's ChromeOS is the standard operating system for these devices, which are most suitable for basic work tasks, email, and study. While Chromebooks are not generally suitable for resource-heavy applications, they have gained a following for budget-conscious users who need a device for remote work and travel.
Below, ZDNet has compiled a list of the best Chromebook deals on offer. Chromebooks generally sell quickly on sales days and so as some deals end and others expire, we will continue to update -- so make sure to come back and check for new deals.
To kick off Black Friday Chromebook deals, you can pick up an entry-level, affordable model over at Best Buy. The HP Chromebook is an 11.6-inch device sporting 32GB storage and 4GB RAM.
Another fair deal at Best Buy is the Lenovo Chromebook Duet, a 10.1-inch Chromebook equipped with 128GB storage, 4GB RAM, and 2-in-1 functionality.
If you're looking for a Chromebook with higher technical specifications, Best Buy is offering a $200 discount off the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook. This $799 tablet sports a 13.3-inch 4K display, 265GB storage, and 8GB RAM.
Walmart has decided to discount the Acer Chromebook 715 over Black Friday 2020. This Chromebook comes with a 15.6-inch display, an Intel Core i3 processor, 128GB storage, and 4GB RAM.
Over at eBay, you can pick up the Samsung Chromebook 4 for a $140 discount. This Chromebook sports an 11.6-inch display, 32GB storage, 4GB RAM, and inbuilt Google Assistant voice control features.
More Black Friday, Cyber Monday 2020 Chromebook deals
Here are some other noteworthy deals worth checking out:
- HP 11.6-inch Chromebook, 32GB, for $139.99 ($80 off) at Target
- ASUS Chromebook CX22NA for $219.99 ($60 off) at TigerDirect
- Acer Spin 2-in-1 Chromebook 11.6-inch for $249 ($50 off) at CostCo
- HP 11.6-inch Chromebook for $149 ($70 off) at Best Buy
- Lenovo Chromebook Flex 3 Chromebook for $179 ($100 off) at Best Buy
- Expired:
- HP Chromebook x360 (refurbished) for $419 ($79 off) at Newegg [expired]
- HP 2-in-1 14-inch Chromebook for $269 ($130 off) at Best Buy
- HP 14-inch Touch Chromebook, 32GB, for $129.99 ($150 off) at Target
- Acer 15.6-inch Chromebook, 32GB, for $199.99 ($100 off) at Target
- Lenovo Chromebook, 11.6-inch (refurbished) for $170 ($10 off) at Amazon
- Acer Chromebook 315, 15.6-inch for $236 ($94 off) at Amazon
- Lenovo Chromebook S330 for $159 ($150 off) at Walmart [expired]
- HP 14 Chromebook for $199.99 ($50 off) at Staples [expired]
- Lenovo Chromebook Duet, starting at $263 ($60 off) at Lenovo [expired]
- HP 14 touchscreen Chromebook for $299 ($179 off) at Best Buy [expired]
- ASUS Chromebook 14-inch for $399 ($200 off) at CostCo [expired]
- Acer 11.6-inch Spin 311 Chromebook for $299.99 ($30 off) at Target [expired]