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  "id": 3901234,
  "title": "Best Buy's Chromebook Labor Day sale is live: here's my top 5 picks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/best-buys-chromebook-labor-day-sale-is-live-heres-my-top-5-picks",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-28T05:42:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/chromebooks/best-buys-chromebook-labor-day-sale-is-live-heres-my-top-5-picks"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Best Buy has launched its Labor Day sale on Chromebooks, offering up to 50% off select models from popular brands like Acer, Lenovo, and HP. Here are my top 5 picks from the sale:\n\n1. Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3: Originally priced at $529, this Chromebook is now available for $299. Although it may not pack much power, its 14-inch 2K touchscreen display, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB SSD make it suitable for student use.\n\n2. Acer Chromebook Plus 516: Priced at $399 after the discount, this Chromebook boasts an Intel Core i3-1315U CPU, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of SSD storage, and a 16-inch display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels.\n\n3. HP 2K Chromebook Plus: Currently $449, this Chromebook features a 14-inch 2K touchscreen display, Core Ultra 5-115U CPU, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB UFS storage. Its sleek design and impressive display make it a great work and play companion.\n\n4. Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714: Now $599, this 2-in-1 laptop is highly regarded for its performance and display quality. It includes a 14-inch 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) touchscreen display, Core Ultra 5-115U CPU, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB UFS storage.\n\n5. Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 OLED: With a discounted price of $749, this Chromebook offers a stunning 14-inch OLED display, Core Ultra 5-115U CPU, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB UFS storage. Its vibrant display and powerful performance make it a premium choice in the sale.",
  "summary": "Best Buy's Labor Day sale is knocking up to $250 off some of our favorite Chromebooks. Here are the best deals you can get before back to school season ends.",
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        "outlet": "Tom's Hardware",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/save-up-to-61-on-gaming-pcs-laptops-and-more-in-hps-labor-day-2026",
        "published": "2026-08-27T14:24:56.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "MacRumors",
        "title": "LG Labor Day Sale Brings Major Discounts on OLED TVs and Monitors",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/lg-labor-day-sale-brings-major-discounts-on-oled-tvs-and-monitors",
        "published": "2026-08-27T15:10:55.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Tom's Guide",
        "title": "Labor Day sales are in full swing — hot sleepers can save up to $1,028 on cooling mattresses tested and approved by our expert team",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/labor-day-sales-are-in-full-swing-hot-sleepers-can-save-up-to-1-028",
        "published": "2026-08-27T18:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "Home Depots huge Labor Day sale is now live: Shop the best deals on grills, power tools, and outdoor gear",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/home-depots-huge-labor-day-sale-is-now-live-shop-the-best-deals-on",
        "published": "2026-08-28T09:00:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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