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The best Labor Day 2019 deals still available

New additions! Save on Tidal subscriptions, Lenovo Smart Clock, DJI Osmo Action camera, AirPods 2, mattresses, appliances and lots more.

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Labor Day weekend is winding to a close, but there are still plenty of good deals out there. We've updated our list below, pulling expired sales and verifying ones that are still available as of Monday morning. 

Here are the ones that are still worth your time:

Below I've rounded up a handful of individual items I consider to be the cream of the crop, followed by a handy reference guide to other Labor Day sales. Keep in mind, of course, that products may sell out at any time, even if the sale itself is still running. Note that CNET may get a share of revenue from the sale of the products featured on this page.

I thought this might be a mistake, but, no, the weirdly named HP Laptop 15t Value is indeed quite the value at this price. Specs include an Intel Core i7 processor, 12GB of RAM, a 256GB solid-state drive and a 15.6-inch display. However, I strongly recommend paying an extra $50 to upgrade that display to FHD (1,920x1,080), because you're not likely to be happy with the native 1,366x768 resolution.

Spotify and most other streaming services rely on compressed audio, which robs the listener of full fidelity. Enter Tidal, the only "major" service that delivers lossless audio -- meaning at least on par with CD quality, if not better. Want to see (er, hear) the difference for yourself? Grab this excellent extended trial while you can. It's just $6 for three months, and it's good for up to six listeners.

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Recently updated to include digital-photo-frame capabilities, the Lenovo Smart Clock brings Google Assistant goodness to your nightstand. It's a little smaller than the Amazon Echo Show 5, but also a full $30 less (and tied with Prime Day pricing) during this Best Buy Labor Day sale.

Read our Lenovo Smart Clock review.

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DJI's answer to GoPro's action cameras is rugged little model that's shockproof, dustproof and waterproof down to 11 meters. It normally runs $350, but this deal drops it to $261 when you apply promo code 19LABOR10 at checkout.

Read our DJI Osmo Action preview.

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Use promo code 19LABOR10 to get an unusually good deal on JBL's interesting hybrid product -- not quite headphones, and not quite a traditional speaker, but something you wear like neckphones to listen to music on the go.

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Formerly known as the Google Home Hub, Google's Nest Hub packs a wealth of Google Assistant goodness into a 7-inch screen. At $59, this is within a buck of the best price we've seen. It lists for $129 and sells elsewhere in the $89-to-$99 range.

This is one item of many available as part of eBay's Labor Day Sale (which, at this writing, doesn't specifically mention Labor Day, but that's how it was pitched to us).

Read our Google Nest Hub review.

The problem with most entry-level laptops: They come with mechanical hard drives. That makes for a mighty slow Windows experience. This Lenovo model features a 128GB solid-state drive, so it should be pretty quick to boot and load software, even with its basic processor. Plus, it has a DVD-burner! That's not something you see in many modern laptops, especially at this price.

Though not technically a Labor Day sale, it's happening during Labor Day sale season -- and it's too good not to share. Nationwide Distributors, via Google Express, has just about the best AirPods deal we've seen (when you apply promo code ZBEDWZ at checkout). This is for the second-gen AirPods with the wireless charging case. Can't imagine these will last long at this price, so if you're interested, act fast.

Read the AirPods review.

Rylo

What's cooler: A snapshot of a firework exploding in front of you, or full 360-degree video of all the fireworks and all the reactions to seeing them? Oooh, ahhh, indeed. At $250, the compact Rylo dual-lens camera is selling for its lowest price yet. And for an extra $50, you can get the bundle that includes the waterproof housing.

This deal runs through Sept. 3; it usually costs $500.

Read the Rylo camera preview.

Other Labor Day sales you should check out

Best Buy: In addition to some pretty solid MacBook deals that have been running for about a week already, Best Buy is offering up to 40% off major appliances like washers, dryers and stoves. There are also gift cards available with the purchase of select appliances.


Dell: Through Aug. 28, Dell is offering an extra 12% off various laptops, desktops and electronics. And check back starting Aug. 29 for a big batch of Labor Day doorbusters.


GlassesUSA: Aug. 29 - Sept. 3 only, you can save 65% on all frames with promo code labor65.


Lenovo: The tech company is offering a large assortment of deals and doorbusters through Labor Day, with the promise of up to 56% off certain items -- including, at this writing, the IdeaPad 730S laptop for $700 (save $300).


Lensabl: Want to keep the frames you already love and paid for? Lensabl lets you mail them in for new lenses, based on your prescription. From now through Sept. 2 only, you can save 20% on the blue light-blocking lens option with promo code BLOCKBLUE.


Sears: Between now and Sept. 7, you can save up to 40% on appliances (plus an additional 10% if you shop online), up to 60% on mattresses, up to 50% on Craftsman products and more. The store is also offering some fairly hefty cashback bonuses.

Note: This post was published previously and is continuously updated with new information. Expired deals have been removed.


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