As with most years, this was the peak season for deep discounts on laptops. Retailers frequently offered "doorbuster" deals, particularly on older 7th Gen stock, to make room for new inventory.
In 2017, the "best time to buy" was heavily influenced by a major transition in processor technology and a global shortage of memory components that drove prices upward. While the standard shopping holidays remained relevant, 2017 had unique market dynamics that made timing particularly tricky.
Following the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in early January, retailers often slashed prices on current models to clear shelves for the newly announced tech, making it a prime time for bargain hunters who didn't need the absolute latest features. Why 2017 Was a "Rough Year" for Builders
The rise of cryptocurrency mining during 2017 led to extreme shortages of graphics cards, particularly mid-range models like the NVIDIA GTX 1060 and AMD RX 580, which were often sold at double their MSRP. Key Features to Look for (circa 2017)
If you were building a desktop PC rather than buying a pre-built one, 2017 was notoriously expensive due to two major factors:
Expert advice from Laptop Mag in August 2017 suggested that if you were looking for a high-performance laptop, the absolute best time was to wait until late September . This coincided with the rollout of Intel's 8th Gen "Kaby Lake Refresh" processors, which offered a massive jump in performance for the same price as the outgoing 7th Gen models.
According to analysis from that year, several specific periods stood out for buyers:
As with most years, this was the peak season for deep discounts on laptops. Retailers frequently offered "doorbuster" deals, particularly on older 7th Gen stock, to make room for new inventory.
In 2017, the "best time to buy" was heavily influenced by a major transition in processor technology and a global shortage of memory components that drove prices upward. While the standard shopping holidays remained relevant, 2017 had unique market dynamics that made timing particularly tricky.
Following the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in early January, retailers often slashed prices on current models to clear shelves for the newly announced tech, making it a prime time for bargain hunters who didn't need the absolute latest features. Why 2017 Was a "Rough Year" for Builders
The rise of cryptocurrency mining during 2017 led to extreme shortages of graphics cards, particularly mid-range models like the NVIDIA GTX 1060 and AMD RX 580, which were often sold at double their MSRP. Key Features to Look for (circa 2017)
If you were building a desktop PC rather than buying a pre-built one, 2017 was notoriously expensive due to two major factors:
Expert advice from Laptop Mag in August 2017 suggested that if you were looking for a high-performance laptop, the absolute best time was to wait until late September . This coincided with the rollout of Intel's 8th Gen "Kaby Lake Refresh" processors, which offered a massive jump in performance for the same price as the outgoing 7th Gen models.
According to analysis from that year, several specific periods stood out for buyers:
