Need a versatile laptop? This IdeaPad I recommend is $450 off - here's why it's notable

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Looking for a laptop/tablet hybrid that can do a little bit of everything? The Lenovo IdeaPad 5i is one such device, on sale for $649 at B&H Photo/Video. That's $450 off the regular price of $1,099 -- a very competitive price for its feature set.

The big Black Friday sales are still three weeks out, but retailers have already quietly unveiled some early deals (like this one) before the big flagships go on sale. 

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The IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 has an Intel Core 7 255U CPU and 16GB of RAM -- capable hardware released within the last year with good battery efficiency. Paired with the 512GB SSD, it's an approachable, capable loadout for everyday tasks, some light gaming, and workloads in the office or at school. 

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