Dell's Back-to-School Bonanza: Laptop Deals That Actually Don't Suck (Maybe)
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Dell's running a Back-to-School sale with a few decent laptop deals, particularly on the XPS line, if you can navigate the marketing maze; Rock Paper Shotgun first pointed out the deals.
Right, so Dell's unleashing a tidal wave of "Back-to-School" deals, and while most of it is marketing fluff, there are a few gems hiding in the rough. Credit where it's due to Rock Paper Shotgun for spotting these first. Let's sift through the wreckage, shall we?
First up, the Dell 15. Now, normally, I'd run screaming from anything labelled "base model." But hear me out. For a mere $250 (give or take a penny), you're getting an AMD Ryzen 3 7320U, 8GB of RAM, and a surprisingly spacious 512GB SSD. I mean, it's not going to run Cyberpunk on ultra settings, mate, but for note-taking and browsing dodgy meme sites? Absolutely. They *did* have a 16GB version on offer, but apparently, someone woke up and smelled the coffee (or maybe just noticed the price was too good) and bumped it back up. The cheeky beggars. However, they still have the AMD Ryzen 7 version with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage discounted, so worth checking that out.
Feeling a bit more flush? The Dell 16 Plus is pitching itself as a "creative powerhouse." And while I'm generally skeptical of such claims, these laptops do pack some decent punch, with Intel Core Ultra or AMD Ryzen AI chips, up to 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. Starting at $600, it's not exactly pocket change, but if you're actually serious about video editing or audio production, it could be worth a punt. Save almost $500 on the 32GB RAM / 1TB SSD model, I reckon.
Now, the real head-turner: the Dell XPS lineup. These things are sleek, stylish, and usually priced accordingly. But Dell's throwing some surprisingly aggressive discounts on both the 2024 and newer models. You can snag a 2024 XPS with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD for as low as $750. That's before any student discount wizardry, mind you, which could knock another 10% off (if you're a student, that is. Don't try faking it; Dell's probably got some sort of advanced AI that can sniff out imposters).
Want the shiny new toy? The XPS 16 with an NVIDIA 4060, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage is currently $500 off, bringing it down to a measly $2,299.99. Okay, maybe "measly" is a bit of a stretch, but hey, it's still a discount! You can tweak the specs to bring the price down, but where's the fun in that?
Finally, there's the Dell Pro Premium line. These are the serious, productivity-focused laptops with Windows Pro pre-installed. Savings are a bit slimmer here, but if you need that professional edge, you can find one as low as $1,724.20. But let’s be real, who are we kidding? If you’re here, you want the gaming rig.
And if you're feeling particularly flush, Rock Paper Shotgun also notes some deals on Alienware gear, including monitors and the Aurora 16X gaming PC with an NVIDIA RTX 5070. Just… don't blame me when your bank account starts weeping. Happy hunting, mates!
Tags: laptop deals, Dell XPS, gaming laptops, back to school, PC gaming
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun