A newly released Asus Chromebook just got its first price cut

Save $50: It's not too early to tackle your back-to-school shopping list. As of July 20, the Asus Chromebook C425 14-inch laptop (4GB,128GB) is on sale for $279.99 after a 15% discount at Amazon.It's time to focus on back-to-school sales now that Prime Day is behind us. If you're in the market for a cheap laptop that still offers plenty of power, we've got the deal for you. The Asus Chromebook C425 14-inch laptop is only $279.99 at Amazon. That's $50 off its original price, and the first discount we've seen since this new model was released in June. SEE ALSO: Think outside the Mac with these great laptops Just because it's cheap doesn't mean the Asus C425 doesn't offer plenty of capabilities. While not a gaming laptop by any measure, it will offer students all the power they need for taking notes, studying, and watching videos. The Asus C425 also supports those all-nighters with up to 12 hours of battery life on one charge. It also has a six-inch trackpad and a backlit keyboard; plus, you can easily download and convert Microsoft Office files to Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Opens in a new tab Credit: Asus Asus Chromebook C425 14-inch laptop (Intel Core m3-8100Y, 4GB RAM, 128GB eMMC) (opens in a new tab) $279.99 at Amazon (save $50) Get Deal (opens in a new tab)