I warn you, do not buy any laptop that says 'Intel Processor' for Prime Day — here's why

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Amazon’s Prime day is the first major shopping event of 2026 and many families will use this opportunity to purchase a laptop ahead of the annual back-to-school rush. With so many offers on the table, here’s an easy trick to avoid being disappointed by the numerous “fake deals” on Amazon right now.

A quick look at the best-selling laptops quickly brings up an interesting trend. Many laptops are sold with “Intel Processor” or “Intel CPU” in the headline. Now there’s nothing wrong with Intel but the sheer fact that the actual processor is not mentioned is a major red flag in my view.

So here’s my warning: be extra vigilant if you don’t see the actual name of the processor. Read my article about desktop PCs to avoid on Amazon Prime Day.

Not being upfront with details of the most important component in a laptop doesn’t bode well. A...

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