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Grab the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 for $230 off plus a free month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

An affordable laptop deal made even sweeter.
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This budget-priced laptop is well worth the entry fee. Credit: Mashable Photo Composite

SAVE $230: As of June 7, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (Ryzen 5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) is $349.99, down from $579.99, at Best Buy. That's a discount of 43%.


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Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (Ryzen 5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)
$349.99 at Best Buy
$579.99 Save $230.00
Free 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription

If you're ready to commit to a new laptop, but not the exorbitant price tags that come with it, we're here to reassure you that you don't have to. There are several affordable options out there that make excellent daily drivers, and you won't even have to spend half of a paycheck on them. Case in point: the Lenovo IdeaPad 1, on sale today at Best Buy.

As of June 7, get the 15.6-inch Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (Ryzen 5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) for $349.99 at Best Buy. That's $230 off its normal price of $579.99, and a discount of 43%. This unit is the attractive Abyss Blue color, but if that's not your favorite hue, you can always cover it up with a case. You'll also get a free month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (regularly $16.99 per month) with your purchase, which comes with access to tons of great games that you can play for free. Your digital key will be emailed to you after purchase.

Though it costs sub-$500 (and less than $600 to start with), this is a capable laptop that can handle your daily needs with ease. Its full HD touch display is large display is clear and crisp with plenty of real estate, and it's all powered by a Ryzen 5 processor and 8GB of RAM. With a 256 GB SSD, it can hold all the files and everything else you need for productivity or entertainment on the go. It has an HDMI output as well, should you want to connect to an external monitor to get more work done. And it's super light at just 3.52 lbs.

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This is a great buy at just $349.99, so grab yours, or maybe one for Dad for Father's Day if he's looking for a new computer.

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