Core i3 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 offers the 2.9-lb. ASUS VivoBook Intel Ivy Bridge Core i3 1.8GHz 11.6" Touchscreen Laptop in Champagne, model no. X202E-DH31T-SL, for $379.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $20, although we saw it in black for $31 less two weeks ago. It features an Intel Core i3-3217U 1.8GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 11.6" 1366x768 touchscreen LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, webcam, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, HDMI, 2-cell battery, and Windows 8 64-bit.

Note that no optical drive is included.

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.

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

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.

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.

Dell Home offers the 4.7-lb. Dell Inspiron 14R Intel Ivy Bridge Core i3 1.8GHz 14" LED-Backlit Laptop in Moon Silver for $449.99 with free shipping. That's $50 off and and the best price we've seen for this model with a Core i3 Ivy Bridge CPU. It features an Intel Core i3-3217U 1.8GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 14" 1366x768 LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, DVD burner, Bluetooth, 6-cell battery, and Windows 8 64-bit. Deal ends May 23.

Best Buy Computing Clearance offers the 3.2-lb. ASUS Zenbook Intel Core i3 1.4GHz 13.3" Ultrabook in Radiant Silver, model no. UX32A-R3502H, for $599.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $45. (For further comparison, we saw a similarly-configured Ultrabook with a 320GB hard drive with a 24GB SSD for $50 less a month ago.) It features an Intel Core i3-2367M 1.4GHz Sandy Bridge dual-core processor, 13.3" 1366x768 widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth, USB 3.0, HDMI output, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

Of note, no optical drive is included.

Sony Store offers its 4.4-lb. Sony VAIO T Series 14 Intel Ivy Bridge Core i3 1.9GHz 14" LED-Backlit Ultrabook in Silver Mist, model no. SVT141290X, for $669.99. Coupon code "DEALNEWST1429" cuts it to $569.99. With free shipping, that's tied with last month's mention of this build as the cheapest Sony VAIO 14" Ultrabook we've seen with this CPU. It features an Intel Core i3-3227U 1.9GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 14" 1366x768 LED-backlit display, 4GB RAM, 320GB hard drive with 24GB SSD, DVD burner, USB 3.0, HDMI, 802.11n wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 4.0, 4050mAh battery, and Windows 8 64-bit. Deal ends May 25.

Dell Small Business offers the 3.7-lb. Dell Latitude 6430u Intel Ivy Bridge Core i3 1.9GHz 14" LED-Backlit Ultrabook for $899 with free shipping. That's $300 off and the cheapest Dell Latitude 6430u Ultrabook we've seen. (For further comparison, we saw a Core i5-equipped model with a different OS but an otherwise identical build for $166 more in January.) Features include an Intel Core i3-3227U 1.9GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 14" 1366x768 LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 64GB SSD, 802.11n wireless, webcam, 3-cell battery, and Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit.

Note: No optical drive is included.

Dell Small Business offers the 5.4-lb. Dell Latitude E6530 Intel Core i3 2.4GHz 15.6" LED-Backlit Laptop for $759 with free shipping. That's tied with our February mention of a similarly-configured laptop with a slightly slower processor as the best price we've seen for a Dell Latitude E6530 laptop. Features include an Intel Core i3-3120M 2.5GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 15.6" 1366x768 LED-backlit LCD, 2GB RAM, 320GB 7200 rpm hard drive, DVD player, 802.11n wireless, 6-cell battery, and Windows 8 64-bit (scroll down and select this option under "Operating Systems").

Fry's offers the 3.7-lb. Lenovo IdeaPad U310 Intel Ivy Bridge Core i3 1.9GHz 13.3" LED-Backlit Touchscreen Ultrabook, model no. 59366627, for $548 with free shipping. (Free in-store pickup is also available.) That's the lowest total price we could find by $45 and best price we've seen for a 13" Lenovo touchscreen ultrabook with an Core i3 processor. Features include an Intel Core i3-3227U 1.9GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 13.3" 1366x768 LED-backlit touchscreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive with 24GB SSD, 802.11n wireless, HD webcam, USB 3.0, 3-cell battery, and Windows 8 64-bit.

Fry's Electronics offers the 5.4-lb. Acer Aspire E1-571-6659 Intel Core i3 2.2GHz 15.6" LED-Backlit Laptop in Glossy Black, model no. NX.M09AA.021, for $328 with around $11 for shipping. (Free in-store pickup is also available.) That's $41 under last week's mention and the lowest total price we could find now by $71. Features include an Intel Core i3-2328M 2.2GHz Sandy Bridge dual-core processor, 15.6" 1366x768 LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 320GB hard drive, DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, webcam, HDMI output, media card reader, 6-cell battery, and Windows 8 64-bit.

Update: It's now available for in-store pickup only.

Walmart offers the 4.8-lb. Acer Aspire V5-471P-6605 Intel Ivy Bridge Core i3 1.9GHz 14" LED-Backlit Touchscreen Laptop, model no. NX.M3UAA.004, for $599.99. Opt for free Site-to-Store pickup to dodge the $4.97 shipping fee. That's the lowest total price we could find by $38. (Amazon charges the same with free shipping.) It features an Intel Core i3-3227U 1.9GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 14" 1366x768 touchscreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, webcam, 802.11n wireless, USB 3.0 connectivity, HDMI port, 4-cell battery, and Windows 8.

Dell Small Business offers its 5.3-lb. Dell Latitude E5530 Intel Ivy Bridge Core i3 2.5GHz 15.6" LED-Backlit Laptop for $669 with free shipping. That's $360 off and the lowest total price we could find for this system. (We saw it with a better processor for the same price a month ago.) Features include an Intel Core i3-3120M 2.5GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 15.6" 1366x768 LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 320GB 7200 rpm hard drive, DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, webcam, 6-cell battery, and Windows 7 Professional 64-bit.