Black Friday is becoming more like a season than a day, and now is a good time to pick up a tech bargain, especially if you're looking for a laptop.

For example, Microsoft's Surface Laptop 3 is on sale on Amazon for $1,299. That's a savings of $300 off the original price of $1,599. Moreover, it is a very powerful configuration for this price.

Microsoft's Surface Laptop 3 is one of our picks for the best laptop you can buy right now, and in our review of the Surface Laptop 3, we praised the notebook's clean, attractive design, powerful touchscreen display, and great keyboard.

The newest model features a bare aluminum finish, while the Sandstone model replaces the Alcantara keyboard deck with an aluminum finish. This gives the overall look a sleeker appearance and is less prone to wear and tear than the softer fabric finish, even after heavy use.

With an Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM, the Surface Laptop 3 is quite powerful for an ultra-portable machine. 256GB of storage space may not seem like a lot, but it is more than enough for everyday computing tasks. But it's more than enough for everyday computing tasks. For those who need more storage space, cloud storage is also available.

This is a great deal right before Black Friday and not to be missed. We'll be putting together the best Black Friday laptop deals throughout the season, so check back often for the latest deals.