THE Black Friday sales are still going strong, and you'll find a great number of Chromebook deals out there.
This is the perfect time of year to go in search of tech items - and if you're looking for a laptop, one definitely budget-friendly item is a Chromebook.
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Chromebooks have boomed in popularity in recent years. These no-frills devices are great option for anyone out there in need of an affordable laptop for browsing and streaming for as little as £150.
And Black Friday is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of some price drops and get more for your cash.
In this article we've listed the very best Black Friday Chromebook deals from Acer, Asus, Lenovo and more.
Amazon Black Friday Chromebook deals
- HP Chromebook 11.6-inch laptop PC, £139.99 (save £60) - buy here
- Asus 15.6-inch ChromeBook, £199.99 (save £100.99) - buy here
- Acer Chromebook 311 C733T, £149.99 (save £80) - buy here
- Asus 14-inch Chromebook Flip C433TA, £398 (save £151.99) - buy here
- Asus C423 14-inch Full HD Chromebook, £199.99 (save £120) - buy here
AO Black Friday Chromebook deals
Currys PC World Black Friday Chromebook deals
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Argos Black Friday Chromebook deals
When is Black Friday 2021?
This year Black Friday will take place on November 26 - that's the day directly after American Thanksgiving.
Black Friday has been going strong as a shopping tradition for decades in the U.S., but has steadily grown in popularity over the last ten years in the UK.
With nearly every major retailer getting in on the deals action, Black Friday is now a firmly established sale date in the calendar each year.
What is a Chromebook?
A Chromebook is a laptop that runs on Google's Chrome OS system, instead of either Windows or Mac OS. Although many now also run Adroid and Linux apps as well.
Most often used in education, Chromebooks are substantially cheaper than the Microsoft Windows or Apple operating system equivalents, making them an affordable and practical alternative.
The first Chromebooks appeared back in 2011. In 2018, Chromebook tablets were introduced as a lower-priced option to take on the Apple iPad.
How much is a Chromebook?
You can pick up a Chromebook for under £200, if you want the most basic model with smaller memory.
Chromebooks go right up to £1,000 or more for the latest, whizziest versions with a bigger display and memory.
Is Black Friday a good time to buy a Chromebook?
In a word: yes! Black Friday sees numerous Chromebook retailers slashing prices as they compete to bring you the best possible offer.
Since this is an investment product, it also means you can get the best possible model for you, one that will really last, without shelling out too much.
Where to expect the best Chromebook Black Friday deals
During Black Friday 2021, you can expect the best offers on Chromebooks to come from a select number of online sellers - a combination of retailers and manufacturers.
We've listed them below:
One thing to remember is that stores have a habit of ruthlessly price-matching each during Black Friday.
You'll often see the same discounted prices across a number of stores (with Amazon undercutting its rivals by as little as £1).
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When will Black Friday Chromebook deals start?
The Black Friday sale officially begins on November 26, but retailers usually start offering deals a week or two ahead of time.
So, keep your eyes peeled for bargains on Chromebooks, or check this page for all the latest early-bird offers that get released.
When will Black Friday Chromebook sales end?
The last day of the Black Friday sales bonanza is Cyber Monday on November 29.
Make sure you get your shopping done by then if you don't want to miss out.
How to get the best deals on a Chromebook this Black Friday?
Everyone will be competing to grab a bargain on Black Friday, so the most important thing is to be prepared.
Do your homework first. Figure out which Chromebook model you want to buy, and make a note of how much it costs ahead of Black Friday. Then you can see how much you'll save on the day.
Do shop around. Don't just grab the first one you see - double check if other retailers are offering even bigger savings.
Then start shopping early on Black Friday, or in the days just before, so that you get a head start on your competition.
What Chromebook deals were there last Black Friday?
During last year's Black Friday, we saw a large number of excellent laptop deals, with some great prices drops on Chromebooks.
Currys PC World in particular ran some solid offers - the Lenovo C340-11 2-in-1 Chromebook was reduced from £319 to £219.
The retail giant also knocked the same £100 off the asking price of the HP 14a Chromebook - Intel Pentium Silver, bringing it down from £349 to £249.
The Asus Chromebook Flip C433TA was discounted at Currys by £499 to £399 too.
If last year's deals are anything to go by, Black Friday 2021 will be the perfect opportunity to scoop up massive savings on devices that are already pretty affordable.
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When is Cyber Monday 2021?
As ever, Cyber Monday comes after the weekend that immediately follows Black Friday - so this year, that's November 29.
It's got the name as traditionally, it was a day of online-only deals, positioned in contrast to the in-store offers of Black Friday itself.
These days, however, there's little distinction between the two days - you're going to find the vast majority of Black Friday deals are available both online and on store shelves.
Cyber Monday is generally when retailers send out their final wave of deals - or drop prices further on unsold stock.
So if you see any decent Chromebook deals during Black Friday, there's a chance they might be improved when Cyber Monday rolls around.
But there's also the chance they might sell out before then - and if we had to give you definitive advice, we'd say to snap up a deal straight away if it's within your budget and something you genuinely want.
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Gaming fans should also check out our Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals page.
If you're after a new television with a bigger screen, there's also our run-down of the best TV Black Friday deals.
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