Laptop Deals - Best Laptops for Sale

Lenovo offers its 5.7-lb. Lenovo IdeaPad Z500 Intel Ivy Bridge Core i7 2.9GHz 15.6" LED-Backlit Touchscreen Laptop in Dark Chocolate, model no. 59361813, for $949. Coupon code "MEMORIALDAYPRICING" cuts it to $743.20. With free shipping, that's $6 under our mention from last week and the lowest total price we've seen for a Lenovo Z500 15.6" touchscreen laptop with an Intel Core i7 Ivy Bridge processor. It features an Intel Core i7-3520M 2.9GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 15.6" 1366x768 LED-backlit touchscreen LCD, 8GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, 720p webcam, HDMI output, 4-cell battery, and Windows 8 64-bit. Coupon expires May 31.

Lenovo offers the 6.6-lb. Lenovo G780 Intel Ivy Bridge Core i7 2.9GHz 17.3" LED-Backlit Laptop in Dark Brown, model no. 59381095, for $999. Coupon code "MEMORIALDOORBUSTER" cuts it to $629. With free shipping, that's $370 off and the lowest total price we could find, although we saw a similar model with a slightly faster processor and a 1TB hard drive for the same price two weeks ago. It features an Intel Core i7-3612QM 2.1GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 17.3" 1600x900 LED-backlit LCD, 8GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, webcam, 6-cell battery, and Windows 8 64-bit. Deal ends May 29.

newegg offers the 3.8-lb. Dell Inspiron i13Z-3636sLV Intel Ivy Bridge Core i3 1.9GHz 13.3" LED-Backlit Laptop for $399.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $155 and the best shipped price we've seen. (We saw it for $2 less via pickup at Fry's stores a month ago.) It features an Intel Core i3-3227U 1.9GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 13.3" 1366x768 LED-backlit LCD, 6GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth, webcam, media card reader, 4-cell battery, and Windows 8. (It doesn't have an optical drive.)

MegaMacs offers the 7.3-lb. HP Pavilion Intel Ivy Bridge Core i7 2.3GHz 17.3" LED-Backlit Laptop, model no. DV7-7047cl, for $699.99 plus around $18 for shipping. That's $22 under last month's mention of a similarly-configured model (which featured a 1GB graphics card, but only a 750GB hard drive and 6-cell battery) and the best price we've seen for any HP Pavilion laptop with a Blu-ray player, 8GB of RAM, and 1TB hard drive. Features include an Intel Core i7-3610QM 2.3GHz Ivy Bridge quad-core processor, 17.3" 1600x900 LED-backlit LCD, 8GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, Blu-ray player/DVD burner, Beats Audio, 802.11n wireless, media card reader, USB 3.0, HDMI port, 9-cell battery, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. Deal ends May 29.

Dell Home offers its 4.9-lb. Dell Inspiron 15 Intel Ivy Bridge Core i3 1.9GHz 15.6" Touchscreen LED-Backlit Laptop for $549.99. Coupon code "62J6QV5C6M180S" drops it to $499.99. With free shipping, that's tied with our mention from a week ago as the lowest total price we've seen for a touchscreen Inspiron 15 laptop. (We saw it bundled with a $100 Dell gift card in March for $600.) It features an Intel Core i3-3227U 1.9GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 15.6" 1366x768 touchscreen LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, 6-cell battery, and Windows 8 64-bit. Deal ends May 28.

Ending today, ToshibaDirect offers its 5.5-lb. Toshiba Satellite S850-BT3N22 Intel Ivy Bridge Core i3 2.5GHz 15.6" Laptop in Ice Blue Brushed Aluminum, model no. PSKFUU-0NG017, for $549.99 with free shipping. That's $325 off and the lowest total price we've seen for a Toshiba S850-BT3N22 with a Intel Core i3-3120M processor. (For further comparison, we saw this model with a weaker processor and less RAM for $30 less in January.) Features include an Intel Core i3-3120M 2.5GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 15.6" 1366x768 LED-backlit LCD, 8GB RAM, 640GB hard drive, AMD Radeon HD 7670M 2GB video card, DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, 720p webcam, HDMI, 6-cell battery, and Windows 8.

newegg again offers the 5.5-lb. Acer Aspire E1-571-6680 Intel Ivy Bridge Core i3 2.4GHz 15.6" LED-Backlit Laptop, model no. NX.M09AA.016, for $379.99 with free shipping. That's $20 under our mention from two weeks ago and the best price we've seen for this configuration. (It's also a current price low by $8.) Features include an Intel Core i3-3110M 2.4GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 15.6" 1366x768 LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, webcam, HDMI port, media card reader, 6-cell battery, and Windows 8 64-bit.

newegg offers the 5.7-lb. Lenovo G580 Intel Ivy Bridge Core i3 2.5GHz 15.6" LED-Backlit Laptop, model no. 59359688, for $349.99 with free shipping. That's $10 under our mention from three days ago and the lowest total price we could find now by $99. Features include an Intel Core i3-3120M 2.5GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 15.6" 1366x768 LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 320GB hard drive, DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, webcam, USB 3.0, media card reader, 6-cell battery, and Windows 8.

newegg offers the 6.1-lb. Dell Inspiron 15R Special Edition Intel Ivy Bridge Core i7 2.2GHz 15.6" LED-Backlit Laptop in Stealth Black Anodized Aluminum, model no. i15Rse-4267ALU, for $699.99 with $1.99 for shipping. That's $30 under our mention from two weeks ago and the best price we've seen for a new Dell Inspiron 15R with a Core i7 Ivy Bridge processor and a 2GB graphics card. It features an Intel Core i7-3632QM 2.2GHz Ivy Bridge quad-core processor, 15.6" 1920x1080 (1080p) LED-backlit LCD, 8GB RAM, 750GB hard drive, DVD burner, AMD Radeon HD 7730M 2GB graphics, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth, 6-cell battery, and Windows 8.

Toshiba Direct cuts up to $700 off a selection of Toshiba gaming notebooks, with prices starting at $849.99. (The discount is reflected on the product page.) Even better, all orders qualify for free shipping. That beats our mention from two weeks ago of up to $500 off and is the best discount we've seen on gaming laptops at Toshiba this year. Deal ends May 27.

A best bet is the 7.5-lb. Toshiba Satellite P870-BT3G22 Intel Core i7 2.4GHz 17.3" Laptop, model no. PSPLFU-02M011, for $849.99 with free shipping. That's tied with our January mention of a similarly configured Toshiba Satellite with only 6GB RAM and a low price for an Ivy Bridge Core i7-equipped Toshiba Satellite with 8GB RAM and a 2GB graphics card. It features an Intel Core i7-3630QM 2.4GHz Ivy Bridge quad-core processor, 17.3" 1600x900 LED-backlit LCD, 8GB RAM, 750GB hard drive, DVD burner, NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M 2GB video card, 802.11n wireless, webcam, media card reader, USB 3.0, HDMI, 6-cell battery, backlit keyboard, and Windows 8.

Toshiba Direct takes up to $270 off select Toshiba Satellite L-Series laptops, as listed below. Plus, get select upgrades for free. (They're automatically upgraded on the product page.) With prices starting at $399.99, each is at least $20 under our mention from two weeks ago and at the lowest total price we could find. Shipping adds $24.99, or get free shipping on orders of $499 or more. Deal ends May 27. The laptops:

• Toshiba Satellite L850D-BT3N22 AMD A6 Dual 2.7GHz 15.6" Laptop (pictured) for $399.99
• Toshiba Satellite L840-BT3N22 Core i3 Dual 2.3GHz 14" Laptop for $429.99
• Toshiba Satellite L850-BT3N22 Core i3 Dual 2.3GHz 15.6" Laptop for $449.99
• Toshiba Satellite L870-BT3N22 Core i3 Dual 2.3GHz 17.3" Laptop for $479.99

Sony Store offers its 5.3-lb. Sony VAIO E Series 14P Intel Ivy Bridge Core i7 2.2GHz 14" Touchscreen Laptop, model no. SVE14A37CXH, together with a $100 Sony Gift Card for $849.99 with free shipping. (The gift card is added to your cart automatically .) Assuming you use the gift card, that's the lowest total price we could find by $100. It features an Intel Core i7-3632QM 2.2GHz Ivy Bridge quad-core processor, 14" 1600x900 LED-backlit capacitive LCD, 8GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth, webcam, lithium ion battery, and Windows 8 64-bit.

Of note, this item is on backorder with an estimated ship date of July 9.

Acer via eBay offers the factory-refurbished 2.9-lb., 0.7"-thick Acer Intel Ivy Bridge Core i7 1.9GHz 13.3" Ultrabook, model no. S3-391-9415, for $599.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen for an Ivy Core i7 dual-core 13" laptop with a 128GB SSD. (For further comparison, a refurbished Apple MacBook Air with a 128GB SSD and slower Core i5 CPU with a 1-year warranty currently costs $999.) It features an Intel Core i7-3517U 1.9GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 13.3" 1366x768 LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, webcam, 6-cell battery, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. A 90-day Acer warranty applies.

Note that no optical drive is included.

TigerDirect continues to offer the Toshiba Satellite L855-S5383 Intel Ivy Bridge Core i7 2.4GHz 15.6" LED-Backlit Laptop, model no. PSKFUU-02X003, for $649.99. This $50 mail-in rebate drops it to $599.99. With around $8 for shipping, that's tied with our mention from a month ago as the lowest total price we've seen for this model this year. (We saw it for $8 less last winter.) Features include an Intel Core i7-3630QM 2.4GHz Ivy Bridge quad-core processor, 15.6" 1366x768 LED-backlit LCD, 8GB RAM, 640GB hard drive, DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, webcam, HDMI, USB 3.0, 6-cell battery, and Windows 8 64-bit. Rebate expires June 29.

Best Buy offers the 4.9-lb. Samsung Series 3 Intel Core i3 1.9GHz 15.6" LED-Backlit Laptop in Sleek Silver, model no. NP300E5E-A01US, for $379.99 with free shipping. That's the best shipped price we've seen for a Samsung Series 3 laptop with a Core i3 CPU. It features an Intel Core i3-3227U 1.9GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 15.6" 1366x768 LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, DVD burner, 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.0, webcam, media card reader, HDMI, 6-cell battery, and Windows 8 64-bit.

Dell Home offers its 4.9-lb. Dell Inspiron 15 Intel Ivy Bridge Core i3 1.9GHz 15.6" LED-Backlit Laptop for $429.99 with free shipping. That's $20 off and tied with last week's mention as the lowest total price we could find, although we saw a similar configuration with Windows 8 for $50 less yesterday. It features an Intel Core i3-3227U 1.9GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 15.6" 1366x768 LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, 4-cell battery, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

For in-store pickup only, Micro Center offers the 4.7-lb. Dell Inspiron 14R Intel Ivy Bridge Core i3 1.8GHz 14" LED-Backlit Touchscreen Laptop in Moon Silver, model no. I14RM-3750SLV, for $499.99. That's $50 under our mention from a week ago and the best price we've seen for a Dell Inspiron 14R touchscreen laptop. It features an Intel Core i3-3217U 1.8GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 14" 1366x768 LED-backlit touchscreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, DVD burner, Bluetooth, 6-cell battery, and Windows 8 64-bit.

TigerDirect offers the 6.2-lb. Dell Inspiron 17R Intel Ivy Bridge Core i7 2GHz 17.3" Laptop in Silver, model no. i17RM-2742SLV, for $698.97 plus around $8 for shipping. That's the third-lowest total price we've seen for any Dell Inspiron 17R with a 2GB graphics card, although we saw it for $8 less four days ago. (It's also a current price low for this model by $108.) Features include an Intel Core i7-3537U 2GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 17.3" 1600x900 LED-backlit LCD, 8GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, DVD burner, AMD Radeon HD 8730M 2GB graphics card, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth, webcam, media card reader, 6-cell battery, and Windows 8 64-bit. Deal ends today.

Dealfisher offers the ASUS Taichi Intel Ivy Bridge Core i7 1.9GHz 11.6" Dual-Screen Laptop, model no. 21-DH71, for $1,049 with free shipping. That's tied with last week's mention as the lowest total price we've seen for this laptop. (It's a current price low by $251.) It features an Intel Core i7-3517U 1.9GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, two 11.6" 1920x1080 (1080p) LED-backlit LCDs (one touchscreen), 4GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, dual webcams, 6-cell battery, and Windows 8 64-bit.