Don't wait for Black Friday: Amazon has slashed the price of this Intel Core i3 laptop in half, bringing it down to under £220.
I had never seen a laptop with that configuration at such a low price.
A highlighted Black Friday deal on laptops is the Fujitsu Lifebook A3511, which is available for £216.20, representing a 52% discount from its usual price of £449. The purchase includes free delivery and the option to return the product until the end of January 2025.
This model is attractive for several reasons. Firstly, it features an Intel Core i3-1115G4 processor, which offers significantly better performance than other models in this price range, which typically have processors like the Celeron N4120 or Intel N100. Additionally, its display is 15.6 inches with IPS technology and a Full HD matte resolution, a rare feature in this category of laptops, and it also includes a numeric keypad that is very useful for students.
The device also integrates a DVD player, which adds some weight but makes it easier to copy data and view content from DVDs on a large screen. Furthermore, it includes an HDMI port, four USB connectors, a Gigabit Ethernet port, an audio output, and an SD card reader, minimizing the need for additional adapters.
In terms of specifications, the Lifebook A3511 is surprisingly impressive: it has 8 GB of DDR4 memory (removable), a 256 GB SSD (also replaceable), a 45Whr battery that offers up to six hours of use, and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity. An interesting detail is that the laptop can be charged via a USB Type-C connector.
As a business-oriented device, it comes with Windows 11 Pro, which includes features like BitLocker device encryption, remote management, and Hyper-V, among others. It also allows the addition of a 2.5-inch SSD or a secondary hard drive for backups.
Finally, user reviews highlight the sturdiness of the Fujitsu Lifebook A3511, which, although mostly made of plastic, feels durable and capable of withstanding knocks—an essential aspect for a device intended for corporate use.
