First and foremost, Memorial Day gives us time to appreciate and reflect on the people who have given their lives for the country. It’s also a time when retailers want to get you in the door to stock up on necessities for the summer. Enter the time-honored Memorial Day sale.
Perhaps the best product category to save money on during this year’s batch of sales is personal technology. Whether you’re in the market for a laptop, tablet, PC, or Mac, you can find deals on all of your computing needs this week, as retailers gear up for the holiday weekend.
Below, we’ve highlighted some of the best deals for tech products just about everyone needs. Take a look and buy what you need, but remember: These prices won’t last forever.
Source: Best Buy
1. Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro
Not only is Lenovo’s latest flagship laptop the sleekest piece of tech the company has ever released, it’s also one of the best ultrabooks on the market, period. That ringing endorsement comes from critics and users alike. The Yoga 3 Pro is incredibly light, ultra fast, and features a pixel-dense touchscreen that looks great whether you’re checking your email, surfing the web, or watching a movie.
The kicker is that Best Buy has it on sale for $300 off now through Memorial Day. Buy yours right here.
Source: Walmart
2. Dell Inspiron All-In-One Desktop
If portability isn’t a priority, you’ll save a bunch of money by choosing a desktop computer over a laptop. This Dell Inspiron All-in-One model is big enough to get all your work done, but it won’t take up your entire workspace. The 19.5-inch screen is bright and sharp, and also hides the rest of the computer in its casing — which means there’s no PC tower to hog your desk space. And this computer no slouch, either. Packing 500GB of space and a powerful processor, it can handle any everyday task you throw at it.
It also happens to be on sale for $309, which is a killer deal. Buy one here.
Source: Walmart
3. iPad Air
Many people these days don’t need a traditional computer at all. A tablet can do just about anything you’d want, whether it’s writing emails, watching YouTube videos, or even running a website. And when it comes to tablets, most reviewers agree that the iPad is the cream of the crop. This iPad Air is a drop-dead gorgeous device is impossibly thin and light, and lasts all day and then some, no matter what tasks you set it to do.
If you’ve had your eye on an iPad, now’s a great time to buy because Walmart has the 32GB WiFi model on sale for $50 off. Buy one here before the sale ends.
Source: Apple
4. MacBook Pro with Retina Display
If you like Apple products but are looking for more power than an iPad offers, the MacBook Pro is the only portable computing device you’ll need. It comes packing an incredible amount of power — more than enough to let you edit video, record music or podcasts, and even do high-level layout and design jobs. In other words, if you want to create something in a professional capacity, the MacBook Pro will let you do it.
If you buy one now through Best Buy, you can save $65. Snatch this deal before the sale ends.
Source: Walmart
5. Toshiba Canvio Connect 1 TB Hard Drive
The biggest mistake many people make is failing to back up their computers. It’s not a question of if your hard drive will fail — it’s when. So if you want to keep your important documents forever, you’d better make an extra copy. One of the best deals around on an external hard drive is this one from Toshiba. At 1 terabyte, the Canvio Connect has more than enough space for all of your important documents, and it’s small enough to fit in your pocket. It has a super-fast USB 3.0 interface, and it works on Windows PCs and Macs alike.
If you don’t have a backup plan in place, this external hard drive is a must buy. Grab it here quickly while it’s $56 off.
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