This Dell laptop is perfect for the office and classroom - and it's 30% off for Black Friday

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If you're looking for a new, dependable laptop for work or school, this new Dell Inspiron 15 deal from Best Buy is worth a close look. For a limited time, the laptop is on sale for $849, a nice $370 discount off its original price of $1,219. It runs on a 12th-gen Intel Core i7-1255U processor, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. Specs like these provide a better foundation for multitasking than your average midrange notebook.

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A configuration like this will let you hop between multiple programs, juggle dozens of browser tabs, and handle large files with relative ease. That 32GB of memory is worth emphasizing because it ensures a smoother overall experience across Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and other creative tools. The ...