Dell just dropped the price of this award-winning laptop to 50% off - and I highly recommend it

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If you've been waiting to buy a new Windows laptop, now is a great time to do so, as Dell is offering an awesome deal on a 2025 model. Right now, the best configuration for the Dell 14 Plus is on sale for an even $1,000, a more than 50% discount off its original price.

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This particular model comes with an Intel Core Ultra 9 288V processor, 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and a 1TB SSD. Like the other builds, it also houses a 14-inch 2.5K IPS screen, a pair of Dolby Atmos speakers tuned with Waves MaxxAudio, and a 64WHr battery. There are several configurations available on Dell's website, but none are on sale except this one. Even if they were, none hold a candle to the model I recommend.

I'm jealous of anyone who gets this laptop. I wish this configuration had been on sale back when I bought the Dell 14 Plus for myself. The main reason this is such a great machine is the value it delivers. It is a great choice for students, professionals, and anyone looking for a dependable everyday machine.