RALEIGH– Although summer is winding down, your chances to save money this month is rising! Consumer Reports shares how to save big in August on the products you’ll need to wrap up summer and get into that back-to-school groove.
Consumer Reports monitors the prices of some of its most popular products throughout the year, and knows when they are on sale. Here are the top products to look out for in this month’s Best Time to Buy.
Labor Day and back-to school sales are the main attractions in August. You can expect to see sales on technology items such as computers, tablets and printers. Early Labor Day sales are also available at the end of August, with deals on seasonal items such as grills and vacuum cleaners.
New laptops can help your student succeed this year. Apple MacBook Air 13.-Inch starts at $749.99 from Amazon and Best Buy. t’s the lowest price CR has seen on the MacBook, and its battery lasted 12.5 hours in web browsing tests.
For all your study needs, skip the ink cartridges and opt for a laser printer. Amazon and Walmart are now selling the HP LaserJet for $89 Although the HP LaserJet printer only prints in black-and-white, it is a high performance model with great functionality. It also has a low cost.
And for you college students, cook cup noodles to your heart’s content with an affordable microwave. JCPenney has the microwave oven by Commercial Chef for $76.49.
Whether it’s for Labor Day, camping, or tailgating, a good grill will serve you well when you’re on the go. Walmart offers the Coleman portable barbecue for as low as $249.99.
And finally, a stick vac that won’t break the bank. Amazon has the Hoover ONEPWR Blade Max for as little as $184.98. The cordless stick is rated highly by CR in their pet hair, bare flooring, and edge-cleaning tests.
And if you’re looking for something else, Consumer Reports also points out that dehumidifiers, freezers, robotic vacuums, and wireless routers are all on sale this month.
