Should you buy a laptop during Black Friday? My tell-tale sign of a worthwhile deal

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The TL;DR is that yes, Black Friday/Cyber Monday has some of the best deals you'll find all year. Online retailers know that consumers are looking for good deals during this time, as it's the last major sales event before the holidays. That means you'll see some pretty significant price drops on both new and older model laptops. 

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Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales typically focus on existing inventory before brands announce new products at the end of the year. While this often includes models from the previous year, plenty of new models (from within the last six months or so) also go on sale, albeit with less significant discounts. 

With this in mind, consumers should be aware that inventory is often ...