Who needs Prime Day? A bunch of Chromebook deals just dropped at Best Buy — check out my top picks

Fall sale season is swiftly approaching, but you apparently don't need to wait to score some exceptional Chromebook deals from Best Buy. For a limited time, the iconic retailer is slashing up to $250 off laptops from manufacturers like Lenovo, HP, ASUS, and Acer, making Amazon's upcoming Big Deal Days sale (October 6-7) feel a bit superfluous.The devices on sale are no slouches, either. Some of the best Chromebooks we've ever tested are seeing hefty discounts at Best Buy right now, from the versatile Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (currently $220 off) to the no-frills HP 14" Chromebook ($170 off). Our favorite Chromebook on the market today, the excellent Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14, is even included in the offerings with a hefty $250 discount. Whether you want a new laptop for class, work, or entertainment, there's sure to be a discounted Chromebook that will meet your needs.Of course, the big question now is whether prices will drop even further when the big sales commence next month. It's tough to say, but the current deals are good enough that you shouldn't feel any FOMO if you simply can't wait. Keep reading for my top recommendations from Best Buy's Chromebook sale.See the full list of deals available at Best Buy todayMy top picks from Best Buy's Chromebook saleDidn't find anything today? If the current lineup of Chromebooks doesn't interest you, it's worth mentioning that Google has just opened preorders for its long-awaited Googlebooks series of laptops. Learn more about the launch of these devices here. More Chromebook deals: Walmart | Best Buy | Lenovo | HP | Amazon Get the latest news from Android Central, your trusted companion in the world of Android