Amazon is selling an $800 17.3-inch HP laptop for just $500

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There are certain items that, no matter where you shop, you can expect to pay an expensive price tag. High cost items like electronics and tech gadgets often have a large cost associated with them, which is why when you want to score a new tablet, phone, or laptop for a reasonable price, you have to find the right sales that help you secure what you want for the right price that won't take you over budget. Lucky for shoppers on the hunt for a great discount, Amazon has a sale on a super sleek laptop that you aren't going to want to miss out on if you've been desperately needing a new computer. 

The HP 17.3-Inch Laptop is available for 37% off at Amazon right now. The high-powered computer, which originally sells for $800, is only $500 for a limited time. 

HP 17.3-Inch Laptop, $500 (was $800) at Amazon

Why do shoppers love it?

Computers may all look the same, but they vary when it comes to storage, size, processing speeds, and features — and this version has a good handful to be impressed about. The sleek design, measuring 10.15 inches long, 15.78 inches wide, and 0.81 inches thick, has a 1600 x 900 resolution screen that, combined with 250 nits of brightness, allows you to easily and clearly read the screen as you send emails, research information, have meetings, video chat, text, and complete other tasks. With an Intel Core i3 processor, which has a processing speed of 4.4 GHz and Intel Turbo Boost technology, users can effectively and quickly do what they need to do. Combined with the laptop's eight cores and eight threads, which refer to a device's processing units, users can jump between multiple windows and tabs and effectively multitask with no annoying lagging or buffering to deal with.

With access to Wi-Fi 6, a significantly faster standard compared to older versions, and Bluetooth 5.3, users are able to access ultra-fast, stable wireless connections, perfect for things like video call, streaming, and file transfers, without interruption wherever they go. It also helps use less power and allows for a more efficient and extended battery life. When fully charged, the laptop can last up to six hours on a single charge, and that, combined with its 4.6 weight, make it great to use when commuting or traveling.

The laptop operates with a Windows 11 operating system which gives access to Microsoft Office apps, file management and cloud storage through OneDrive integration, as well as a variety of apps to help you manage your day to day life. Windows 11 also provides access to AI capabilities like the Cortana voice assistant, which works on voice commands to help with task management, Windows Copilot for AI-powered assistance, and AI-powered search and recommendations through the Start menu and task bar. 

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The computer includes a 10-key number pad, an HP True Vision HD camera with a physical shutter to cover it for security, and access to two USB Type-A ports, and HDMI port, a USB Type-C port, a headphone/microphone combo port, and AC smart pin port. 

Details to know

• Dimensions: The laptop measures 10.15 inches long, 15.78 inches wide, and 0.81 inches high.
• Weight: 4.6 pounds.
• System: Windows 11. 
• Battery: The laptop can last up to six hours on one charge.

Shoppers love how well this laptop performs, and say that the "large screen is beautiful, and perfect for work, browsing, and multitasking." It's easy to set up and navigate, and easily handles everything from everyday tasks to streaming with no issues at all. Shoppers also say it "loads quickly" and there are little to no issues with lagging, delays, or long periods of buffering. 

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For those of you who didn't get a laptop during the holidays this year, and still very much want one, Amazon's sale on the HP 17.3-Inch Laptop is the belated Christmas gift you won't want to miss out on.