Amid sustained high memory costs, aggressive discounts on well-specified budget laptops like the HP OmniBook X Flip and deals on Google’s Pixel Buds Pro 2 are boosting accessibility for routine users, offering extended battery life and enhanced features.
Memory costs remain elevated, and that has kept demand strong for well-specified budget laptops. Best Buy is offering the HP OmniBook X Flip for $699.99, a $300 discount that puts a 16GB system within reach for routine work, study and everyday browsing. The model uses an Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, 16GB of LPDDR5X memory and a 512GB SSD, alongside a 1920 x 1200 LED touchscreen and a hinge that folds fully back for tablet or tent use.
The specification is modest rather than performance-led, but that is part of the appeal. HP says the machine can deliver more than 22 hours of video playback on a charge and reach 50% battery in 30 minutes with fast charging. The port selection is also unusually generous for a thin two-in-one, with two USB-C ports, including one with Thunderbolt 4 support, two USB-A ports, HDMI 2.1 and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
The deal roundup also includes Google’s Pixel Buds Pro 2 at $189, down from $229, at Amazon, Best Buy and the Google Store. According to recent reviews, the earbuds pair a much smaller and lighter design with stronger active noise cancellation, a better transparency mode and tighter Google integration, although fit remains a concern for some users. The olive colour, introduced only recently, is also included in the discount at some retailers. The same selection of offers includes an Anker 20,000mAh power bank for $26.99 and DJI’s Osmo Pocket 3 for $399.
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