I scoured Lenovo's back to school sale and found 9 deals I'd actually buy starting at $99

(Image credit: Lenovo edited with Gemini) The new school year will be here before you know it. Although laptop prices have risen due to the ongoing RAM crisis, back to school sales are underway to help soften the blow on your wallet.One of the manufacturers leading the charge is Lenovo. Sure, Lenovo has made it clear that higher laptop prices are the "new normal," but as part of its current sale Lenovo has laptops on sale from $349. It's one of the biggest sales I've seen all year from Lenovo with discounts on Chromebooks, IdeaPads, ThinkBooks and more.Below I've gathered 9 of the best Lenovo deals you can get right now. For more deals and expert recommendations, check out our back to school guide and Tom's Guide Savings Squad hub.Quick Linksshop all Lenovo laptop dealsTab One: was $179 now $99Tab Plus Gen 2: was $399 now $349IdeaPad Slim 3i Chromebook: was $549 now $499IdeaPad Slim 3x: was $1,199 now $699IdeaPad Slim 5i: was $1,099 now $749ThinkPad E16 Gen 3: was $1,014 now $963ThinkBook 14 Gen 9: was $1,314 now $1,019Yoga Slim 7x: was $1,449 now $1,377Yoga 7i 2-in-1: was $1,889 now $1,511Best Lenovo DealsShop more laptop deals Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. As deals editor-in-chief at Tom’s Guide, Louis is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying full price for the latest gadgets, appliances, and apparel. With over 10 years of deals-hunting experience, Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for the best deals to bring readers. He's also always on the look out for the best coupon codes to use when shopping. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is also an avid swimmer and marathoner. His work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, and Time Out New York.