BLACK FRIDAY 2026 · LAPTOPS

Buy a laptop that lasts

Specs to look for, deals to skip

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Memory

16GB

RAM for Windows laptops

Skip 4GB doorbusters. They feel slow on day one.

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Storage

512GB

SSD is the sweet spot

64GB eMMC storage fills up with updates.

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Chromebooks

10 years

of updates on 2021+ models

Check the date on Google’s Auto Update policy page.

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Windows 10

Ended

Oct. 14, 2025

A new laptop should come with Windows 11.

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Sale dates

Nov. 27

Black Friday

Cyber Monday on Nov. 30 can match the price.

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Pick the right laptop

Who should buy what, plus red flags

Read the full guide

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