Boxing Day laptop deals are kicking off early – and these discounts are perfect for Uni, work or a sneaky gaming upgrade

Early Boxing Day laptop deals are here

Good afternoon everyone and welcome to our live broadcast of Australia's Boxing Day laptop deals.

Although Boxing Day officially isn't until December 26th, sales have already started pouring in from major brands and retailers. Some of them offer really good prices on cars that I have been eyeing for several months now.

Others… less impressive…

And that's what this live blog is for. I spent a year tracking laptop prices and promotions, so I have a good idea of ​​what a fair retail price looks like and what a real discount is compared to the inflated MSRP.

To test a deal, I check its recent price history and prices during previous sales to see if it's actually a savings worth worrying about.

Laptops are usually at their most competitive around Black Friday, right through to Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year's Day, but the sheer number of configurations, coupon codes and, um, creative pricing strategies from retailers can make it difficult to know where to start.

But fear not, as I'll highlight the deals that stand out for their value, not just the highest percentage claims, whether you're looking for an affordable machine for work or school, a creative laptop with a color-accurate screen, or a gaming rig on a big or small budget.

Behind the scenes I will be living in the light of spreadsheets on four displays and will be updating this page right up until Boxing Day.

So bookmark this page and check it regularly to stay updated with the latest price changes and new offers.