Laptop Deals - Best Laptops for Sale

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.

newegg offers the refurbished 5.2-lb. ASUS Intel Pentium 2.4GHz 14" LED-Backlit Laptop in Matte Lime Green, model no. X401A-BHPDN3, for $254.99 with free shipping. That's $45 under last month's refurb mention and the lowest total price we could find for a refurb today by $33. Features include an Intel Pentium B980 2.4GHz dual-core processor, 14" 1366x768 LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 320GB hard drive, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11n wireless, webcam, media card reader, 6-cell battery, and Windows 8 64-bit. Deal ends May 27.

An 90-day warranty applies, although it's unclear who backs it.

Update: Note that no optical drive is included.

Dell Small Business offers the 5.3-lb. Dell Latitude E5530 Intel Ivy Bridge Core i5 Dual 2.6GHz 15.6" Laptop for $639.25. Coupon code "88KSR26X$74PFT" cuts it to $589.25. With free shipping, that's tied with last week's mention as the lowest total price we've seen for a Dell Latitude E5530 laptop with a Intel Core i5-3230M CPU. Features include an Intel Core i5-3230M 2.6GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 15.6" 1366x768 LED-backlit widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB 7200 rpm hard drive, DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, webcam, 6-cell battery, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. Coupon expires May 31.

Toshiba Direct cuts up to $370 off a selection of Toshiba Satellite P-series laptops. Plus, all orders qualify for free shipping. With deals starting at $599.99, that's among the best discounts we've seen for Toshiba P-series laptops in recent months, although we saw $350 off a similar selection of laptops two weeks ago. Deal ends May 27.

A best bet is the 5.4-lb. Toshiba Satellite P850-BT3N22 Core i5 2.5GHz 15.6" LED-Backlit Laptop, model no. PSPKEU-09X00C, for $599.99 with free shipping. That ties our March mention as the lowest total price we've seen for any Ivy Bridge Core i5-equipped Toshiba Satellite P850 16" laptop. Features include an Intel Core i5-3230M Ivy Bridge 2.6GHz dual-core processor, 15.6" 1366x768 LED-backlit LCD, 6GB RAM, 750GB hard drive, DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, webcam, USB 3.0, HDMI, LED-backlit keyboard, 6-cell battery, and Windows 8.

Toshiba Direct cuts up to $300 off Toshiba Satellite pre-built laptops and Ultrabooks with prices starting at $329.99. That's tied with our mention from two weeks ago and one of the best dollar-off deals we've seen on these items in recent months. (For further comparison, we saw up to $500 off in February.) Deal ends May 23.

A best bet is the 5.5-lb. Toshiba Satellite C850-ST4NX4 Intel Core i3 2.3GHz 15.6" LED-Backlit Laptop (pictured), model no. PSCBLU-092032, for $599.99 plus free shipping. That's $200 off list and the lowest total price we could find for this model. Features include an Intel Core i3-2348M 2.3GHz Sandy Bridge processor, 15.6" 1366x768 LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard, DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, HDMI, 6-cell battery, and Windows 7 Professional.

Dell Home offers its 6.3-lb. Dell Inspiron 15R Special Edition Intel Ivy Bridge Core i5 2.6GHz 15.6" LED-Backlit Laptop in Stealth Black Anodized Aluminum for $899.99. Coupon code "$MXRD3N?Z?4RM0" cuts it to $649.99. With free shipping, that's the second-lowest total price we've seen for any Dell Inspiron 15R Special Edition laptop with a 1080p LCD display. It features an Intel Core i5-3230M 2.6GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 15.6" 1920x1080 (1080p) LED-backlit LCD, 8GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, DVD burner, AMD Radeon HD 7730M 2GB graphics card, webcam, Bluetooth, 6-cell battery, and Windows 8 64-bit. Deal ends May 31.

newegg offers the 5.7-lb. Lenovo Essential G580 Intel Ivy Bridge Core i5 2.6GHz 15.6" LED-Backlit Laptop in Dark Brown, model no. 59359084, for $449.99 with free shipping. That's tied with our mention from last month as the lowest total price we've seen for this model. (It's a current price low by $50.) It features an Intel Core i5-3230M 2.6GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 15.6" 1366x768 LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, USB 3.0, HDMI output, 6-cell battery, and Windows 8. Deal ends May 27.

HP Home & Office Store offers the 4.8-lb. HP ENVY 6t-1200 Intel Ivy Bridge Core i5 1.8GHz 15.6" LED-Backlit Ultrabook in Midnight Black, model no. C3L08AV, for $699.99. Coupon code "NB51322" drops it to $549.99. With $9.99 for shipping, that's tied with last week's mention for the lowest total price we've seen for this laptop. (We saw it for $40 more a month ago.) It features an Intel Core i5-3337U Ivy Bridge 1.8GHz dual-core processor, 15.6" 1366x768 LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive with 32GB SSD cache, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth, webcam, 4-cell battery, and Windows 8 64-bit. Note that no optical drive is included. Coupon expires after 1,000 uses or June 1.

Dell Small Business offers the 5.8-lb. Dell Vostro 3560 Intel Ivy Bridge Core i5 2.6GHz 15.6" LED-Backlit Laptop in Aberdeen Silver for $599. Coupon code "J7DNZQBW8ZMQWZ" cuts it to $549. With free shipping, that's $208 off and tied as the best price we've seen for a Dell Vostro 3560 laptop equipped with a Core i5 processor. It features an Intel Core i5-3230M 2.6GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 15.6" 1366x768 LED-backlit widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB 7200 rpm hard drive, DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth v4.0+LE, 6-cell battery, and Windows 8 Professional 64-bit. Coupon ends August 31.

Lenovo again offers its 6-lb. Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 Intel Ivy Bridge Core i7 2.4GHz 15.6" LED-Backlit Laptop in Dusk Black, model no. 59371972, for $1,349. Coupon code "USPY572516" cuts it to $869. With free shipping, that's $480 off, tied with last week's mention, and a very low price for a Lenovo Ideapad Y500 with a 1080p display and 2GB graphics card. (We saw this configuration for $20 less two weeks ago.) It features an Intel Core i7-3630QM 2.4GHz Ivy Bridge quad-core processor, 15.6" 1920x1080 (1080p) LED-backlit LCD, 8GB RAM, 1TB hard drive with a 16GB SSD, DVD burner, NVIDIA GeForce GT750M 2GB graphics, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, webcam, HDMI output, 6-cell battery, and Windows 8 64-bit. Deal ends May 24.

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.

Sony Store offers its 5.3-lb. Sony VAIO E Series 14P Intel Ivy Bridge Core i5 2.6GHz 14" Touchscreen Laptop, model no. SVE14A35CXH, together with a $100 Sony Gift Card for $649.99 with free shipping. (It's added to your cart automatically .) That's tied with our mention from a week ago and the best price we've seen for any 14" touchscreen laptop with an Ivy Bridge Core i5 CPU, 6GB RAM, and 750GB hard drive. (Assuming you use the credit, it's a current low by $180.) It features an Intel Core i5-3230M 2.6GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 14" 1600x900 LED-backlit capacitive LCD, 6GB RAM, 750GB hard drive, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth, webcam, 6-cell battery, and Windows 8.

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.

Lenovo again offers its 6-lb. Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 Intel Ivy Bridge Core i7 2.4GHz 15.6" LED-Backlit Laptop in Dusk Black, model no. 59371965, for $1,299. Coupon code "USPY565516" cuts it to $849. With free shipping, that's $450 off and tied with last week's mention as a very low price for a Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 with a 1080p display and 2GB graphics card. Features include an Intel Core i7-3630QM 2.4GHz Ivy Bridge quad-core processor, 15.6" 1920x1080 (1080p) LED-backlit LCD, 8GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, DVD burner, NVIDIA GeForce GT750M 2GB graphics, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, webcam, HDMI, 6-cell battery, and Windows 8 64-bit. Deal ends May 24.