Dealmaster: One of Dell’s best affordable Chromebooks is on sale for $249

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Dealmaster: One of Dell’s best affordable Chromebooks is on sale for $249
Valentina Palladino

Greetings, Arsians! The Dealmaster is back with more deals to share today. Topping our list is an even better price on an already affordable Chromebook. Now you can get the newest model of Dell’s Inspiron Chromebook 11 2-in-1 with an Intel Celeron processor, 4GB of RAM, and 32GB of eMMC storage for just $249.

The laptop version of this notebook is our current favorite Chromebook for students thanks to its utilitarian design, comfortable keyboard, and versatile port array. It’s not the most exciting Chromebook to look at, but it has an impact-resistant design that makes its glossy, gray polycarbonate exterior more durable than some other Chromebooks. Its 11-inch size allows it to easily slip into a backpack, and it doesn’t have as much of an impact on keyboard comfort as you’d expect. The keyboard is splash-resistant, adding another layer of protection to this machine. We also appreciate the port selection: the Inspiron Chromebook 11 includes two USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 ports, an HDMI port, an SD card reader, an audio jack, and a lock slot.

This new model has an updated Celeron processor, a convertible design, and an 11.6-inch HD touchscreen. Both the laptop and convertible versions of this machine are great for getting schoolwork done, but the 2-in-1 design makes it even easier for students to collaborate with teachers and other students when completing projects. It also makes the machine a more capable media consumption device, so it could be an affordable, all-in-one device that your child can use for both schoolwork and leisure time.

The Inspiron Chromebook 11 isn’t designed to be the most powerful Chrome OS device available, but its specs will be enough to run Chrome OS well. We can only criticize it for its small size and non-backlit keyboard—otherwise, it’s a solid, affordable Chromebook that does everything a student would need a laptop to do and then some.

If Chromebooks aren’t your style, there are a number of other deals laptops for gamers and power-users. Companies like HP and Lenovo still have a few deals going on surrounding the Memorial Day holiday, and there are a bunch of smart TVs, smart light bulbs, and more on sale as well. Check out the full list below.

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Top 10 deals of the day

  • Dell Inspiron Chromebook 11 (Newest model) 2-in-1 Laptop – Intel Celeron N3060, 11.6-inch 768p, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC for $249.99 at Dell (list price $279.99).
  • HP Spectre x360 13 (4FJ31AV_1) 2-in-1 Laptop – Intel Core i5-8265U, 13.3-inch 1080p, 8GB RAM, 256GB PCIe SSD, included Active Pen for $949.99 at HP (list price $1,149.99).
  • Lenovo Legion Y740 Gaming Laptop – Intel Core i7-8750H, 15.6-inch 1080p G-Sync 144Hz, 16GB RAM, 6GB RTX 2060, 256GB PCIe SSD for $1,349.99 at Lenovo (use code: LEGIONDB2 – list price $1,679.99).
  • Logitech Crayon Stylus for iPad for $49.99 at Amazon (list price $69.99).
  • Blink XT 1-Camera System or Blink XT Single Add-On Camera starting at $59.99 at Woot! (list price $89.99).
  • Aukey USB-C PD Wall Charger – 18W USB-C PD for $11.99 at Amazon (list price $19.99).
  • Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K HDR Media Streamer for $39.99 at Amazon (list price $49.99).
  • 65-inch TCL 65R615 4K HDR LED Roku TV (IR Remote) for $679.50 at Google Express (use code: AUQKWY – list price $899.99).
  • Apple Watch Series 3 (38mm) for $199 at Walmart and Amazon (list price $279).
  • Instant Pot DUO60 6Qt 7-in-1 Pressure Cooker for $69.99 at Amazon (list price $79.95).

Laptop and desktop PC deals

  • Today only: Save up to 23% on HP Omen Gaming Laptops on Amazon.
  • Dell Inspiron Chromebook 11 (Newest model) 2-in-1 Laptop – Intel Celeron N3060, 11.6-inch 768p, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC for $249.99 at Dell (list price $279.99).
  • Dell Vostro 14 5000 (5471) Laptop – Intel Core i5-8250U, 14-inch 1080p, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $499 at Dell (use code: LTBIZ499 – list price $789).
  • Dell Vostro Small Desktop – Intel Core i3-8100, 4GB RAM, 1TB SATA HDD for $427.72 at Dell (use code: VOSTRO40 – list price $499.99).
  • Dell XPS Tower – Intel Core i7-8700, 16GB RAM, 1TB SATA HDD for $699.99 at Dell (use code: AFF300XPS – list price $999.99).
  • Lenovo Legion Y740 Gaming Laptop – Intel Core i7-8750H, 15.6-inch 1080p G-Sync 144Hz, 16GB RAM, 6GB RTX 2060, 256GB PCIe SSD for $1,349.99 at Lenovo (use code: LEGIONDB2 – list price $1,679.99).
  • Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (3rd gen) 2-in-1 Laptop – Intel Core i5-8250U, 14-inch 1080p, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $1,169.70 at Lenovo (use code: THINKSALE – list price $1,671).
  • Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Laptop – Intel Core i5-8400H, 15.6-inch 1080p, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, GTX 1050 Ti for $1,301.25 at Lenovo (use code: THINKSALE – list price $1,859).
  • HP Spectre x360 13 (4FJ31AV_1) 2-in-1 Laptop – Intel Core i5-8265U, 13.3-inch 1080p, 8GB RAM, 256GB PCIe SSD, included Active Pen for $949.99 at HP (list price $1,149.99).
  • HP Pavilion 15z (5GR40AV_1) Laptop – AMD Ryzen 5 2500U, 15.6-inch 768p, 16GB RAM, 256GB PCIe SSD for $519.99 at HP (list price $1,299.99).

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