This Microsoft Surface SE open-box deal is now 49% off, but going fast

Raise your hand if you’ve ever brought your $1,000+ laptop on a trip and spent the whole time worried about it going through TSA, resting in the overhead bins, and then sitting back in your hotel room. That’s why a lot of people are turning to secondary laptops like an open-box Microsoft Surface SE.

They’re much cheaper, but they get the job done when you need to check emails, Slack, or hop on video calls around the globe. And if they get thrown around a little or spilled on? At least it isn’t your main laptop. Plus, we have an open-box deal that drops the usual $378.99 price to just $189.99 while supplies last.

What makes this an ideal backup or travel laptop

The Microsoft Surface SE is all about simplicity and reliability, two things that are surprisingly hard to find in a sub-$200 laptop. It runs on a streamlined version of Windows 11, which trims out the distractions and focuses on essential tools like browsers, Microsoft 365 apps, and video conferencing platforms.

The compact 11.6-inch display makes it incredibly easy to slip into a backpack or carry-on, and it weighs under three pounds. Despite the minimal footprint, it still includes a standard keyboard, touchpad, webcam, and microphone.

Inside, you’re working with an Intel Celeron N4120 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of eMMC storage. That’s more than enough to handle emails, research, video streaming, and remote meetings without frustrating slowdowns. And if you’re worried about battery life on long travel days, you’ll get up to 16 hours of use on a full charge.

More about open-box units

Open-box devices are typically unused returns or display units, verified to be in new condition and repackaged with care. It even includes a one-year warranty, just like a brand-new model.

Order your open-box Microsoft Surface SE for $189.99 before they’re sold out (reg. $378.99).

Prices subject to change.

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