Whether you’re on the hunt for a souped-up gaming machine or an everyday Chromebook, Black Friday is the best time to look for a discounted laptop. Some retailers tout big savings that aren’t really savings at all,

Early Black Friday Cyber Monday deals are starting to drop, and several new Apple MacBooks —including ones that hit the shelves only a few weeks ago—are available for hundreds less. Translation? Now is hands-down the most opportune time to upgrade to a new laptop.

Whether you need a high-end gaming machine, a MacBook Pro, or just a basic Chromebook, they're already on deep discount for Black Friday.