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####Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch, 16GB RAM, 256GB $1999 ($400 off)

*[Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RZWHHHP/?tag=w050b-20){: rel=nofollow}*

This mid-range MacBook Pro is incredibly powerful next to pretty much everything but higher end MacBook Pros. It's got a ninth-generation 6-Core Intel i7 processor, 16-gigabytes of RAM, a 256-gigabyte drive, and Radeon Pro 555x Graphics with 4GB of video memory. This model does have the butterfly keyboard though, so be forewarned that some have had issues.

The top end model, which gets you an i9 processor, a 512 GB drive, and a Radeon Pro 560x graphics card is also [on sale for $2349.00 ($450 off)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S58MHXF?tag=w050b-20){: rel=nofollow}.

####Surface Pro 7 i5, 8GB 128GB $799 ($230 off)

*[Best Buy](https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/1305164/614286/10014?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fmicrosoft-surface-pro-7-12-3-touch-screen-intel-core-i5-8gb-memory-128gb-ssd-with-black-type-cover-latest-model-platinum%2F6374987.p%3FskuId%3D6374987&subid1=blackfridaylaptopdeals2019){: rel=nofollow}*

The Surface Pro 7 is one of our favorite laptop-tablet hybrids ([8/10 WIRED Recommends](https://www.wired.com/review/microsoft-surface-pro-7-2019/)). There are cheaper Surfaces (and we hate them), but this is a good price on premium hardware. Be sure to grab the pen.

####Dell XPS 13 Laptop for $1050 ($250 off)

*[Dell](http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8984107/type/dlg/https://deals.dell.com/en-us/productdetail/3bsw){: rel=nofollow}*

The Dell XPS 13 ([8/10 WIRED Recommends](https://www.wired.com/review/dell-xps-13-2019/)) is one of our favorite highly portable laptops. For this 2019 model Dell finally moved the webcam to the top of the screen so your video chat partner isn't staring up your nose.

####Lenovo Thinkpad X1 i5, 256 GB for $999 ($200 off)

*[Lenovo](https://lenovo.vzew.net/c/1305164/218864/3808?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lenovo.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Flaptops%2Fthinkpad%2Fthinkpad-x%2FX1-Carbon-Gen-7%2Fp%2F20QD001TUS&subid1=blackfridaylaptopdeals2019){: rel=nofollow}*

I'm a Thinkpad fan and the X1 is definitely the sleekest of the bunch ([8/10 WIRED Recommends](https://www.wired.com/2017/04/review-lenovo-thinkpad-x1-carbon/)). This configuration uses the Intel Core i5, offers 8-gigabytes of RAM, a 256-gigabyte SSD, and Windows 10 Pro. The 14-inch IPS (1920 x 1080) display is bright and helps cut power use. If you can afford it, I suggest upgrading to the 10th Generation i7 chip and 16-gigabytes of RAM for a machine that's going to last much longer. 

####Lenovo ThinkPad T470 i5, 256 GB for $549 ($300 off)

*[Lenovo](https://lenovo.vzew.net/c/1305164/218864/3808?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lenovo.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Flaptops%2Fthinkpad%2Fthinkpad-t-series%2FThinkPad-T470%2Fp%2F20JMS0Q000&subid1=blackfridaylaptopdeals2019){: rel=nofollow}*

The T470 is roughly the opposite of an ultrabook. It's not heavy, but it's definitely thicker and offers ports galore -- HDMI, Ethernet, SD card, Micro sim, they're all here. This is workhorse of a laptop and boasts good battery life as well.