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Amazon Labor Day Sale 2020: The 8 best tech deals

Labor Day sales started early this year and sellers like Amazon are offering huge discounts over the weekend. With sales on Apple devices, coffee machines, robot vacuums, and more, now’s the time to take advantage of these discounts.  We’ve made your job easier by rounding up eight of the best deals you can’t afford to miss. Head over to Amazon and get shopping!

Amazon Echo Dot (3rd gen)

— $30, was $50

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This smart speaker is easy to set up, doesn’t take up too much space, and can help you voice-control anything in your house — even your front door. The newest version of the Echo Dot saw an upgrade to its speaker quality, so now you can get richer quality sound at a low price. Stream music from whichever music app your heart desires and even connect to a second Echo Dot to create a more stereo-like atmosphere. Available in four colors and selling for just $30 right now, it’s the perfect time to buy an Echo Dot and upgrade to a smart home.

Keurig K-Slim Coffee Maker

— $79, was $110

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This compact coffee maker is great for those of you living in big cities or always on the move. Only about 5-inches wide, the Keurig K-Slim Coffee Maker packs a punch. Choose between three different cup sizes and have your desired coffee brewed within minutes. This coffee machine is also energy efficient, automatically turning off five minutes after your last brew. You’ll even be able to use your favorite travel-friendly mug with this machine, without worrying if it will fit or not. Get the Keurig K-Slim Coffee Maker for only $80 right now before you miss your chance.

Fitbit Charge 4

— $130, was $150

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If you’re a workout junkie or took up running this quarantine, this deals for you. Track your morning workout and keep your heart rate in check with the Fitbit and even connect this gadget to your Spotify account to play some tunes from your wrist. There’s also a built-in GPS so you won’t have to carry your phone along to keep track of where you are. If you need even more incentive, this Fitbit is waterproof so feel free to take it swimming or even wear it while you’re in the shower. Buy the Fitbit Charge 4 Fitness and Activity Tracker now for just $130– down from $150.

Apple AirPods Pro

— $220, was $249

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These wireless earphones from Apple are certainly worth the investment if you love listening to music wherever you go. Wear them when you work out, take a shower, go on your nightly drive or take a long walk in the rain. With both noise cancellation and transparency features, you can choose how connected to the world you want to be. The soft silicone tips also keep these AirPods from feeling uncomfortable and the adaptive EQ automatically tunes all your music to the shape of your ear. You can also access Siri with this gadget and use voice assistance to change music, adjust volume and even answer texts and calls. With all these features and priced at just $220 right now, the Apple Airpods Pro is a steal. Get yours from Amazon now.

Apple iPad Mini (64GB, Wi-Fi)

— $350, was $400

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The latest iPad Mini is the perfect companion for back-to-schoolers. Its lightweight design and 10-hour battery life allow users to use the iPad on-the-go. Carry it to your college lectures, your long work meetings, or even use it when you’re traveling. With the A12 Bionic chip, you’ll be able to do more on your tablet without running into any interference or worrying about your apps freezing on you. The clear retina display is also great for readers as your eyes don’t feel too strained and you can even read comfortably in the dark. Get the Apple iPad Mini for just $350 right now, $50 off of its usual price of $400.

Lenovo IdeaPad

— $329, was $400

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The Lenovo IdeaPad is an affordable laptop for those of you not looking to invest your entire paycheck at once. This well-priced laptop runs Windows 10 and has dual-core processing so you can multitask at your will. You’ll also receive a free yearly subscription of Microsoft Office 365 for all your work from home needs. There’s also two USB 3.0 ports and an HDMI port for increased connectivity. The only downside is that some reviewers think the IdeaPad runs slow from time to time. Even still, if you’re looking for an affordable laptop or looking to invest in a secondary laptop you really can’t go wrong with the Lenovo IdeaPad Computer. Purchase it now at its low price of $335 before the price shoots back up.

iRobot Roomba 675

— $249, was $300

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If you’re too busy to vacuum like me the iRobot Roomba was made for you. This smart vacuum connects to the iRobot Home app or even your voice assistant to clean dirt, dust, or food crumbs daily or whenever you schedule it to. The multi-surface brushes grab dirt from any surface and the edge-cleaning feature helps the vacuum pick up debris from hard to reach places across your apartment. There are even dirt detect sensors that sense which parts of your house carry the most dirt for a more thorough cleaning. The iRobot Roomba is so advanced that you won’t even have to worry about charging it. When the Roomba’s battery runs low it automatically docks and recharges, ready for its next cleaning. With all its amazing features we don’t see the iRobot Roomba’s price dropping lower than $250 anytime soon. Grab this deal while it lasts.

Samsung Galaxy S20 5G

— $850, was $1000

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This sleek Samsung phone is the most affordable option from the S20 series but carries all the best features. This particular version is also factory unlocked which means you can choose any carrier you want without being stuck in a contract that doesn’t please you. Apart from that, the phone features a Space Zoom camera which allows you to zoom in 30 times and capture clear images. You’ll even be able to photograph in the dark with the new Bright Night Mode which delivers you crisp, clear images in low light conditions without even using flash. If you’re not one to care about camera lenses you’ll be happy to know that the Samsung S20 has an all-day battery life and the added functionality of super-fast charging if you’re looking to top up your power quickly. Right now you can only get the Cloud Blue Galaxy S20 but it’s worth the money. Buy the Samsung Galaxy S20 now for only $850 as part of Amazon’s Labor Day sale.

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