Subj : Is the desktop PC on its deathbed? Dells cheapest laptop is just
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Thu Nov 13 2025 17:45:09

Is the desktop PC on its deathbed? Dells cheapest laptop is just $300 for 
Black Friday - while its most affordable desktop is a mindblowing $500

Date:
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:11:41 +0000

Description:
The Dell 15 Laptop costs just $299 for Black Friday, while Dell's Slim 
Desktop is $500.

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Dells early Black Friday discounts create a natural comparison between two 
very different but genuinely strong budget options, and it raises a fair 
question about where the best value now sits: in a laptop or a desktop. 

On the portable side, the $299.99 Dell 15 Laptop is an absolute steal. Its 
AMD Ryzen 5 7520U processor, Radeon 610M graphics, 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and 
512GB NVMe SSD give it enough speed for everyday work, streaming, browsing, 
and light creative tasks and it comes with Windows 11 Home. 

The 15.6 inch 1080p display with a 120Hz refresh rate is excellent at this 
price, and the overall package feels far more capable than most entry level 
notebooks. With USB C, USB A, HDMI, an SD card slot, and a weight just over 
4lbs, it's one of the best sub $300 laptops you'll find anywhere. Today's 
best Dell 15 Laptop deal 

Dells $299.99 15-inch laptop delivers excellent value with a Ryzen 5 7520U, 
Radeon 610M graphics, 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and a fast 512GB NVMe SSD. The 1080p 
120Hz display is great at this price, and the 4.19lb chassis includes USB-C, 
USB-A, HDMI, an SD slot, Wi-Fi 5, and a 41Wh battery. A strong budget pick 
for everyday computing. View Deal 

At $499.99, Dells Slim Desktop delivers notably stronger performance thanks 
to the Intel Core i3 14100, which comfortably outperforms budget laptop chips 
under heavier multitasking and extended workloads. 

With 8GB of DDR5 memory, a 512GB NVMe SSD, Wi Fi 6, multiple USB ports, 
DisplayPort, HDMI 2.1, and Ethernet, it is built for stability and 
productivity. Its compact tower design also provides a clear advantage in 
upgradability, allowing users to expand storage or memory over time. 

Rather than one category clearly winning, both systems are good budget Black 
Friday choices. The Dell 15 Laptop offers mobility and value, and the Dell 
Slim Desktop provides power and longevity at a still very affordable price. 

This Black Friday, the choice depends less on which is better and more on 
which suits the way you work, but you really can't go wrong with either. Shop 
all Dell laptop deals Today's best Dell Slim Desktop deal 

Dells $499.99 Slim Desktop offers great value for anyone needing everyday 
performance. The Intel Core i3-14100 delivers noticeably better sustained 
speed than budget laptop chips, and the system includes 8GB of DDR5 RAM, a 
512GB NVMe SSD, Wi-Fi 6, and a wide range of ports. Its compact tower design 
also allows simple upgrades, giving it solid long-term flexibility for home 
or office use. View Deal 

 Looking for more options? We've tested out the best business laptops and the 
best laptops for MBA students for serious study.



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-laptop-is-just-usd300-for-black-friday-while-its-most-affordable-desktop-is-a
-mindblowing-usd500


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