Here’s something I just learned the hard way – Lenovo’s Clearance Deals is a surprising treasure trove for cheap business hardware – but that stock really doesn’t last long.

While the back-to-school ThinkPad deals are catching the eye, some of the best prices I’ve seen are nestled away under the ‘clearance’ banner. However, laptops can go out of stock at a moment’s notice.

I was halfway through reviewing a X1 Carbon Gen 11 deal when it disappeared. Then it happened again with a T16. I’m not kidding when I say these machines don’t hang around long. Get ’em while the going’s good.

I’ve picked out my top picks for professionals that are – at least for now – available cheap, including an upgradeable mini PC and one of the best ThinkPad laptops we’ve reviewed.