Amazon is selling an HP 15.6-inch laptop for only $299

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Why we love this deal

Although laptops used to be somewhat of a luxury item for office workers and the corporate elite, these days it's a useful device that everyone can benefit from having. We live in a very tech-dependent age, and having access to the Internet is a must to stay up to date with everything from daily correspondence to paying bills each month. That said, that doesn't mean you need to invest in the most expensive computer on the market. A lot of models that do the very basics are more affordable than you'd think, and if you're in the market for a new one, Amazon has just the sale to help you out.

For a limited time, the HP 15.6-Inch Laptop is 25% off right now. It might not sound like a huge discount, but it means that the originally priced $400 laptop is available for just $299 right now, saving you over $100 to put towards something else on your wishlist. 

HP 15.6-Inch Laptop, $299 (was $400) at Amazon

Why do shoppers love it?

This HP does exactly what you need it to — and more. The 15.78 inches long, 10.15 inches wide, and 0.78 inches thick computer is great for everything from web browsing, emailing, and  video streaming to online shopping and banking and document and presentation creation. With an 8 gigabyte random access memory (RAM), the computer is designed to multitask with no lagging or buffering. It's the HP moderate, standard capacity for temporary, high-speed data storage, and, combined with the Intel Celeron N100 processor, ensures that you can complete tasks seamlessly and quickly no matter how many tabs or documents you have open at one point. 

Through the included one-year subscription, you have access to the entire Microsoft 365 suite, which allows you to use applications like Word, Excel, and Powerpoint, as well as the latest AI smart assistant, which offers data analysis help, design suggestions, and smart writing assistance. Like most models, this laptop has one USB Type-C port, two USB Type-A ports, one HDMI port, one headphone/microphone combo jack, and one microSD card slot. This makes connecting charging devices, connecting other devices, and expanding storage a breeze. 

The laptop has a strong battery life when fully charged. It lasts up to 11.5 hours of video playback and up to nine hours for wireless streaming and web browsing. It can quickly recharge, going from 0 to 50% in about 45 minutes. 

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Weighing only 3.24, the laptop is lightweight and can easily be transported wherever you need to go. Commute to work with it, travel with it, or simply move it from room to room with ease. 

Details to know

• Dimensions: The laptop measures 15.78 inches long, 10.15 inches wide, and 0.78 inches thick.
• Weight: 3.24 pounds.
• Storage: 128 GB. You can have an additional 1 terabyte of cloud storage through Microsoft 365. 
• Processor: Intel Celeron N100 
• Battery life: It lasts up to 11.5 hours of video playback and up to nine hours for wireless streaming and web browsing before needing a recharge.

Shoppers appreciate that this laptop is easy to set up and use, and say it's a great value for the cost. The screen is clear, bright, and vivid, with no glare. It's lightweight and easy to move around with — which makes it perfect for a college student always on the go or someone who commutes back and forth from work with their devices. "I highly recommend this laptop if you are looking for something economical and user friendly," one shopper said. 

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Electronics are always an area that you can expect to pay heavily for, but that doesn't mean there aren't great deals to help you get your must-have devices for less. Thanks to the limited-time sale on the HP 15.6-Inch Laptop, you can get a high-quality laptop that's efficient and budget-friendly — win, win!