{"id":20923,"date":"2025-11-20T18:37:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T17:37:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/costops.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/20\/how-to-avoid-bad-black-friday-laptop-deals-and-some-of-the-best-uk-offers-for-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-11-20T18:37:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T17:37:15","slug":"how-to-avoid-bad-black-friday-laptop-deals-and-some-of-the-best-uk-offers-for-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/costops.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/20\/how-to-avoid-bad-black-friday-laptop-deals-and-some-of-the-best-uk-offers-for-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"How to avoid bad Black Friday laptop deals \u2013 and some of the best UK offers for 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s how to spot a genuinely good laptop deal, plus the best discounts we\u2019ve seen so far on everything from MacBooks to gaming laptops<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/thefilter\/2025\/oct\/12\/do-you-need-new-laptop-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-current\"><strong>Do you really need to buy a new laptop?<\/strong><\/a><strong><br \/><\/strong>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/thefilter\/2025\/nov\/19\/how-to-shop-smart-black-friday\"><strong>How to shop smart this Black Friday<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Black Friday deals have started, and if you\u2019ve been on the lookout for a good price on a new laptop, then this could be your lucky day. But with so many websites being shouty about their Black Friday offers, the best buys aren\u2019t always easy to spot. So before you splash the cash, it might pay to do some research \u2013 and look closely at the specification.<\/p>\n<p>I know this may not be welcome advice. After all, the thought of drawing up a spreadsheet of memory configurations and pricing history might put a slight dampener on the excitement that builds as Black Friday approaches. But buy the right laptop today and you can look forward to many years of joyful productivity. Pick a duff one, and every time you open the lid you\u2019ll be cursing your past self\u2019s impulsive nature. So don\u2019t get caught out; be prepared with our useful tips \u2013 and a roundup of the Filter\u2019s favourite laptop deals.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/thefilter\/2025\/nov\/20\/best-black-friday-laptop-deals-uk-2025\">Continue reading&#8230;<\/a><br \/>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/i.guim.co.uk\/img\/media\/097fbf383173fa08b1b4703136ecc3f0d39e9a17\/0_0_5000_4000\/master\/5000.jpg?width=140&amp;quality=85&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=max&amp;s=a8e2339cf7b50a036c296375dd92de91\" title=\"How to avoid bad Black Friday laptop deals \u2013 and some of the best UK offers for 2025\" \/>Here\u2019s how to spot a genuinely good laptop deal, plus the best discounts we\u2019ve seen so far on everything from MacBooks to gaming laptops<br \/>\n\u2022 Do you really need to buy a new laptop?\u2022 How to shop smart this Black Friday<br \/>\nBlack Friday deals have started, and if you\u2019ve been on the lookout for a good price on a new laptop, then this could be your lucky day. But with so many websites being shouty about their Black Friday offers, the best buys aren\u2019t always easy to spot. So before you splash the cash, it might pay to do some research \u2013 and look closely at the specification.<br \/>\nI know this may not be welcome advice. After all, the thought of drawing up a spreadsheet of memory configurations and pricing history might put a slight dampener on the excitement that builds as Black Friday approaches. But buy the right laptop today and you can look forward to many years of joyful productivity. Pick a duff one, and every time you open the lid you\u2019ll be cursing your past self\u2019s impulsive nature. So don\u2019t get caught out; be prepared with our useful tips \u2013 and a roundup of the Filter\u2019s favourite laptop deals. 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