India, April 2 -- I was recently looking to buy a new laptop and tablet for my younger brother, as he needed reliable gadgets for his school projects, online classes, and everyday study tasks. Like most of us, I wanted something powerful and future-ready, but also within a sensible budget.

While browsing, I came across several good options, but the prices quickly started adding up. At one point, I was almost ready to stretch my budget and make the purchase, thinking that's just how expensive good devices are.

But before finalising anything, I decided to check Amazon's Back to School Sale, and that's where things took a turn. Suddenly, the same budget opened up better choices, upgraded features, and trusted brands at much lower prices. ...