Black Friday isn’t always the best time to buy a computer or phone. It’s easy to get ripped off by a deal that seems too good to be true (it usually is). To save you a few headaches, and a lot of dollars, we’ve compiled some WIRED picks for the best PCs and mobile device deals going on Black Friday weekend, some of which are already available. All of these deals are purchasable online, not in-store. If you insist on trudging through the crowds, we wish you the best, but you won’t find a lot of help here, outside the Black Friday ads linked below.
(Be sure to also check out our main Black Friday Deals Guide[1] for a lot more sales.)
Black Friday Ads for 2017 with Computing Deals
Our Favorite Mobile and Computing Deals
HP Spectre x360 13-inch 2-in-1 Laptop - $940 ($410 off)
Date: Available Now
This is a brand-new 2-in-1 touchscreen, foldable Windows 10 laptop from HP, and our Gear team gave it an 8/10 in our full review[3]. It’s certified refurbished, but that shouldn’t stop you, here.
Anker 13,000mAh Portable Phone Charger - $24 ($20 off)
Date: Available Now
There’s nothing exciting about buying a portable charger, but if you need one, this is a fantastic one. Anker makes durable, solid accessories and 13,000mAh is enough to charge most phones four times over. It has two high-speed USB 3.0 ports and comes with a charge cord.
Samsung Chromebook Plus and Pro - $100 off
Date: Nov. 19
Buy Chromebook Plus for $350 on Samsung.com, Amazon[5]...