This much RAM also gives you room for future software updates which tend to use more memory as time goes on. The PCIe SSD gives you 512GB of storage and boots up in less than 15 seconds: It also launches applications almost instantly which is much faster than traditional hard drives.

The laptop’s a solid all-around machine for Microsoft users seeking something great for both productivity and everyday play.

Your next HP laptop or desktop may cost more, as soaring memory chip prices begin to hit the company’s PC business. Budget models could see the earliest changes, with less RAM or higher prices ahead.

At over half off the retail price, this budget Asus Vivobook might be the best laptop deal for Black Friday this year.