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Hey Gamers, There’s Only Hours Left to Snag the Lenovo Legion 7i Gaming Laptop for Over $600 Off

If you place your order by the end of the day, you can get an incredible price on the Lenovo Legion 7i at Best Buy.

If you’re an avid gamer, you know how important having a solid gaming laptop is. You want to make sure there’s minimal to no lag as well as crystal clear graphics so you don’t miss a beat. Brands like HP, Asus and Acer make excellent choices, but we can’t forget about Lenovo. The Lenovo Legion 7i laptop has a strong OLED display, a large 16-inch screen and a powerful high-end Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card.

All these features mean this gaming laptop doesn’t come cheap. But if you order from Best Buy today, you can save a lot of money. Normally $1,870, you can enjoy a $635 discount which brings the laptop to $1,235. Hurry, this deal expires in a matter of hours.

The Lenovo Legion 7i delivers a lot of power despite its portable design. The 16-inch OLED screen is sizeable enough for on-the-go gaming, and it also has rich colors and smooth motion. It has an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, a Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card and 32GB of RAM, so it can handle nearly all available games, as well as streaming and other creative work.

With features like advanced cooling, it helps keep things quiet even during high performance. Lenovo’s AI-features also help give you a more enjoyable experience, such as AI Sound Sync, which adjusts performance for seamless gaming. It’s a strong pick for gamers who want high-end power — especially now that it’s available for a much better price.

For more deals like this, take a look at our roundup of the best laptop deals. And for gamers, check out the best Nintendo Switch and Xbox deals happening right now.

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CHEAP GAMING LAPTOP DEALS OF THE WEEK

Alienware 16 Aurora AC16250 Intel 7 RTX 5060 512GB SSD 16GB RAM 16-inch 120Hz Laptop:

$1,000 (save $350)
Lenovo LOQ Intel i5 13th Gen RTX 5050 1TB SSD 16GB RAM 15.6-inch Laptop:

$750 (save $295)
HP Omen Slim Intel Ultra 5 RTX 5050 512GB SSD 16GB RAM 16-inch Laptop:

$800 (save $650)
Alienware 16 Aurora AC16250 Intel 7 RTX 5050 512GB SSD 16GB RAM 16-inch 120Hz Laptop:

$850 (save $350)
Acer Nitro V Intel i5 13th Gen RTX 4050 512GB SSD 8GB RAM 15.6-inch Laptop:

$709 (save $41)

Deals are selected by the CNET Group commerce team, and may be unrelated to this article.

Why this deal matters

The Lenovo Legion 7i is a powerful gaming laptop with a hefty price tag, so any savings can make a huge difference. If you order this laptop by tonight, Jan. 9, you can score an incredible $635 discount. That’s not all. You’ll also get one month of free Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, one title from this year’s Intel gaming bundle lineup, a free month of Discord Nitro, and six free months of Norton 360 Deluxe for three devices. How can you turn down hundreds of dollars in savings and all these freebies?

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The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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