Getting a cheap laptop can be tricky; if you're on a seriously tight budget, a lot of the most affordable laptops you can find will be Chromebooks. We're not knocking Chrome OS-powered machines, but many of us (rightfully!) prefer Windows. Enter the Lenovo IdeaPad 1i, reduced by $150 from $249.99 down to just $99.99 at Best Buy (if you're in the UK we've got a deal for you too).
We've seen a ton of Black Friday deals so far, but this one is eye-catching. It's certainly not a high-powered machine, with an Intel Celeron CPU and 4GB of RAM, but it's ideal for anyone who just needs a laptop for simple tasks, like web browsing and word processing (and perhaps a cheeky bit of Netflix).
The IdeaPad 1i isn't available with the same configuration and discount in the UK, but you can get the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 – which is essentially the same thing, as it matches the 'i' model with the same processor, memory, storage, and screen size. It's down to just £139.99 at Amazon, reduced by £90 from £229.99.
Chromebooks are great, but Windows is a comfortingly familiar operating system for many users. It also supports a wider range of software and customization than Chrome OS, and packs a webcam for video calls too!
Today's best Black Friday Lenovo IdeaPad 1i deals
One thing to bear in mind if you pick up either of these budget IdeaPad laptops is that they come with Windows preinstalled in 'S mode'. If you don't know what this means, don't panic: we can explain.
'S mode' is short for 'security mode', and is essentially a locked version of Windows that only allows you to download software directly from the Microsoft Store. This won't be an issue for many users, since the MS Store has improved massively in recent years when it comes to the software it offers.
If you do want to install different third-party software, there's an easy fix: the MS Store features a page where you can permanently disable S mode, returning to the regular version of Windows 11 Home. So don't let that pesky S stop you from grabbing this bargain!
Scroll down for more Black Friday deals in the US and UK.
More US Black Friday deals
- Amazon: 50% off TVs, AirPods, clothing & toys
- Apple AirPods Pro 2: down to $199 at Amazon
- Best Buy: up to $700 off TVs, laptops & iPads
- Cheap TVs: $79.99 smart TVs from Best Buy
- Christmas trees: prices starting at $38.99
- Dell: laptops from $299.99
- Dyson vacuums: $150 off cordless vacs
- Gifts ideas: 40% off holiday gifts from Amazon
- Home Depot: 50% off tools & appliances
- Lowe's: $750 off appliances, decor & tools
- Macy's: coats, sweaters & boots from $10
- Overstock: 70% off decor and furniture
- Nectar: up to $500 off mattresses + free gifts
- Nordstrom: 50% off UGG, Nike & North Face
- Samsung: $2,500 off TVs & appliances
- Sephora: 50% off makeup, perfume & gifts
- Target: 45% off toys, TVs, Keurig & more
- Toys: 50% off best-selling toys at Walmart
- Ulta: up to 50% off makeup, hair & perfume
- Verizon: get the iPhone 14 Pro for free
- Walmart: 60% off toys, TVs, vacuums & laptops
- Wayfair: up to 80% off sitewide, + free shipping
More UK Black Friday deals
- Amazon: up to 60% off TVs, laptops, and more
- Adidas: up to 50% off trainers and clothing
- AO: deals on appliances, headphones and TVs
- Argos: up to 1/3 off toys and big TV deals
- Boots: half-price fragrances and make-up
- Box: up to £1,000 off TVs, laptops and PCs
- Currys: 40% off TVs, laptops and vacuums
- Dell: up to 45% off laptops and desktops
- Dyson: save £100 on the Dyson Cyclone V10
- EE: up to £300 gift card with select phones
- Game: PlayStation and Xbox games from £4.99
- John Lewis: up to £400 off TVs and appliances
- Lego: 25% off dozens of sets
- Ninja: save up to £90 on air fryers and pans
- Peloton: up to £500 off
- Reebok: up to 50% off sitewide
- Samsung: up to £250 off phones and tablets
- Shark: up to £220 off cordless vacuum cleaners
- Sonos: 20% off portable speakers and soundbars
- Very: offers on TVs, Lego and fashion
- Virgin: broadband deals from £25 per month
- Wayfair: furniture, lighting and mattress deals
See our Lenovo coupon codes page for more of this month's best discounts at the official site.
