The Best Laptop and Tablet Deals for Christmas – at under $500, These Steals Won’t Break the Bank


The only thing that feels more strain than my waistband around the holidays is my pocketbook. I want to get that perfect gift for everyone on my list, but coming in under budget can be tough. To make it a little easier on the rest of you, I’ve compiled a list of 5 of the hottest deals on laptops and tablets on the market right now. Whether you’re shopping for Dad, the kids, or just want to treat yourself to a little something to make online shopping stress-free, here are five steals you’re sure to love without breaking the bank.

Nexus 9

KhrysiNexus9The Nexus 9 is an NVIDIA-powered tablet created by Google and HTC that seems primed to take on the current king of the tablet, the iPad Air 2. Its 8.9-inch display incorporates the same 4:3 aspect ratio but is slightly lighter than its competitor, making it an ideal choice in the mid-size tablet range. It is the first to host the new Android 5.0 Lollipop mobile operating system, has a sleek design and a sharp, vivid display screen. Currently the WiFi 16GB model is running for $399 through the Google Play store, which is roughly $100 less than the iPad Air 2.

Dell Latitude E6420 Laptop Notebook

KhrysiE6420For the laptop purists out there, this Dell Latitude Notebook is the way to go. It has four USB ports, a 14-inch multitouch LED display, quad-core processing and amazing battery life. The super sturdy construction makes it ideal for office-to-home professionals who desire high performance and dependability as well as ease of mobility. Parts-People currently has the Latitude E6420 on sale for under $400.

Galaxy Note 4

KhrysiNote4Initially touted as “the best large-screen phone on the market” by Engadget, the Galaxy Note 4 is the latest Samsung “phablet” to hit the market. Its 5.7-inch screen boasts Corning Gorilla Glass 3, a 1440 x 2560 resolution, 16MP rear camera plus 3.7MP secondary camera, and is powered by a 2.7 quad-core Snapdragon 805 processor. Not quite a tablet, but with a larger screen than a smartphone, the Galaxy Note is what Goldilocks would call “just right”. At only $299 (with a standard two year AT&T or Verizon contract), it has a price tag that’s just right, too.

Acer Chromebook 13

KhrysiChromebook13Amazon slashed the price of the 16GB version of this little Chromebook by $100 this week, dropping the cost down to $200 total. The Chromebook 13 is the first in its class to run the new Tegra K1 processor and offers a sleek design with a good trackpad and a spacious, comfortable keyboard. It can achieve a whopping ten hours of battery life even with a full HD screen, which for the lower price might be enough in itself to move them off the shelf.

Amazon Fire HD 6 Kids Edition

KhrysiAmazonFireKidsFor the little ones on your list, the Fire HD Kids Edition is an easy choice. A rugged case, two-year, no-questions-asked warranty, and tons and tons of subscription kids’ content (most notably all the Nickelodon) come included. At only $149 and with a warranty that makes it virtually “kid-proof”, this smart little tablet is a no-brainer.

Topics: Technology News Dell Laptops & Ultrathin Ultrabooks Samsung Smartphones & Mobile Devices Tablets

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