Microsoft is offering up to 42% off PCs and notebooks, plus a free 8-inch Windows 10 tablet

Manufacturers from around the world have been showing off all sorts of impressive new Windows 10 devices at the IFA industry expo in Berlin this week - from the stylish HP Elite Slice and Pavilion Wave, to the unconventional Lenovo Yoga Book, and the monstrous Acer Predator 21 X gaming notebook with a curved display.

Of course, many of the new machines shown off this week won't be available for a while, and some will come with eye-watering price tags attached. But if you're on the lookout for a new PC in the US right now, you might want to check out the Microsoft Store, where you can currently get up to 42% off a wide range of desktops, tablets, notebooks, 2-in-1s, and all-in-ones.

The savings aren't limited to just the most expensive devices either - here's a selection of some of the more affordable options:

• HP ENVY 8 Note | usually $329, now $199 (save $130 / 40%)
  • 8-inch Full HD (1920x1080px) touchscreen
  • Intel Atom x5 (Cherry Trail) processor
  • 2GB RAM
  • 32GB storage
  • Stylus with Wacom technology
• Dell Inspiron 15 | usually $749, now $449 (save $300 / 40%)
  • 15.6-inch Full HD (1920x1080px) touchscreen
  • 6th-generation (Skylake) Intel Core i5 processor
  • 8GB RAM
  • 1TB HDD
  • Intel RealSense 3D camera with Windows Hello support
• Dell Inspiron 11 | usually $249, now $199 (save $50 / 20%)
  • 11.6-inch touchscreen (1366x768px)
  • Intel Celeron N3060 processor
  • 2GB RAM
  • 32GB storage
• Lenovo Z50-75 notebook | usually $599, now $349 (save $250 / 42%)
  • 15.6-inch display (1366x768px)
  • AMD FX-7500 processor
  • 8GB RAM
  • 1TB HDD

There are other affordable options for budget-conscious buyers - but if your budget stretches a little further, you can enjoy similarly chunky savings on a range of high-end machines. And to sweeten the deal a little more, Microsoft is also giving away a free 8-inch NuVision Windows 10 tablet when you purchase any PC priced at $699 or more (after discounts). Some of the more premium PCs available as part of the sale include:

• Alienware 15 Touch | usually $2,499, now $1,499 (save $1,000 / 40%)
  • 15.6-inch touchscreen with 4K resolution (3840x2160px)
  • 6th-generation (Skylake) Intel Core i7-6700HQ processor
  • 16GB RAM
  • 256GB SSD + 1TB HDD
  • Nvidia GeForce GTX 970M graphics card
• HP ENVY Curved 34 All-in-One | usually $2,099, now $1,699 (save $400 / 19%)
  • 34-inch curved display with WQHD (3440x1440px)
  • 6th-generation (Skylake) Intel Core i7-6700T processor
  • 12GB RAM
  • 128GB SSD + 1TB HDD
  • Nvidia GeForce GTX 960A graphics card
  • Intel RealSense 3D camera with Windows Hello support
• Razer Blade gaming laptop | usually $2,399, now $1,699 (save $700 / 29%)
  • 14-inch touchscreen with QHD+ (3200x1800px) resolution
  • 4th-generation (Haswell) Intel Core i7-4720HQ processor
  • 16GB RAM
  • 256GB SSD
  • Nvidia GeForce GTX 970M graphics card
• ASUS ZenBook Pro | usually $1,499, now $999 (save $500 / 33%)
  • 15.6-inch IPS LED touchscreen with 4K (3840x2160px) resolution
  • 4th-generation (Haswell) Intel Core i7-4720HQ processor
  • 16GB RAM
  • 512GB SSD
  • Nvidia GeForce GTX 960M graphics card

You can see the full range of discounted PCs on the Microsoft Store here. The deals will remain available until September 6.