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Back to school Chromebook sale at Best Buy: here's my top 7 deals from $299

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Independence Day is this Saturday. That means 4th of July sales are ramping up and some of my favorite deals this week come from Best Buy. The retailer is offering a wide variety of deals on some of the best Chromebooks we've tested. Chromebooks offer the perfect balance of performance, efficiency and value. They're also great machines for school.

For a limited time, Best Buy has Chromebooks on sale with up to 50% off. Deals include brands like Acer, Lenovo, HP and more. Below I've picked my favorite deals in Best Buy's sale.

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HP 14" 2-in-1 Chromebook
HP 14" 2-in-1 Chromebook: was $549 now $299 at Best Buy

This deal knocks $250 off HP’s 14-inch 2K Chromebook. If you’re looking for a Chromebook that can simply access the internet, manage emails, stream the web, and work in Google Docs or a similar web-based program, this is one of the best value Chromebooks I’ve seen on sale this 4th of July. It comes with an Intel N150 processor, 8GB of RAM, 64 GB of eMMC storage, and a 14-inch 2K touchscreen display.

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Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1
Lenovo Chromebook Plus 2-in-1: was $629 now $419 at Best Buy

This Lenovo Chromebook Plus provides excellent value for money, especially with $100 off. It packs a 15.3-inch 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) display, Intel Core Processor N Series CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a fast 128GB UFS storage. It's a great machine for the college student trying to spend less.

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Asus Chromebook Plus CX14
Asus Chromebook Plus CX14: was $599 now $479 at Best Buy

The Asus Chromebook Plus CX14 is a premium Chromebook with a strong build and comfortable keyboard. It features a 14-inch 1080p display, Intel Core 3 CPU, 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. That's a better spec list than your typical budget Chromebook.

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Asus CM32 2-in-1 Chromebook
Asus CM32 2-in-1 Chromebook: was $579 now $479 at Best Buy

This 2-in-1 Chromebook is built different than competing Chromebooks. For starters, it has a 12.1-inch 2.5K touchscreen display. It's also powered by a MediaTek Kompanio 500 Series CPU paired with 8GB of RAM and a 128GB eMMC. It also has a detachable keyboard and adjustable stand cover, so you can use it as a laptop or tablet.

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Asus CX34 Chromebook Plus
Asus CX34 Chromebook Plus: was $729 now $549 at Best Buy

For a Chromebook, the Asus CX34 is pretty dang powerful, and that’s mostly due to its Intel Core i5-1335U processor. It also has a 14-inch, 1920 x 1080-pixel display, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of UFS storage, which is faster than eMMC storage. The CX34 is pretty stacked in the port department, too, with an HDMI port, two USB-A ports, two USB-C ports, and an audio jack.

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Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514: was $749 now $579 at Best Buy

Simply put, this is one of the best 2-in-1 laptops you can buy! We gave this device an excellent 4-star rating in our Acer Chromebook Spin 514 review, because it performs well in pretty much every category — it runs fast, it has long battery life and it's got a gorgeous display. Sure, it's one of the more expensive Chromebooks out there, but at a discount it's a great buy. You get a 14-inch 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) touchscreen display, MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Series CPU, 12GB of RAM, and a 256GB UFS storage.

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Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus: was $774 now $654 at Best Buy

The Galaxy Chromebook Plus is one of the most stylish Chromebooks you'll find. In addition to its svelte looks, this laptop comes with an Intel Core 3 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD. There's also a 15.6-inch 1080p AMOLED display which makes everything pop off this laptop's screen.

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Louis Ramirez

As deals editor-in-chief at Tom’s Guide, Louis is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying full price for the latest gadgets, appliances, and apparel. With over 10 years of deals-hunting experience, Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for the best deals to bring readers. He's also always on the look out for the best coupon codes to use when shopping. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is also an avid swimmer and marathoner. His work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, and Time Out New York.