Our Picks of the Best Cyber Monday 2022 Deals on Gadgets, Gear, and More
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Today is Cyber Monday, when many US retailers post deep discounts on gadgets, gear, and other products for artists and photographers. To help you parse the offerings, here are our staff picks of the best deals on artists’ tools and studio essentials, from laptops to air purifiers, to give as gifts or to keep for yourself. A word of advice: Move fast, as many of these products will sell out quickly. For more holiday savings, check out our Black Friday recommendations here, and here. Though some items have sold out, many are still available at discounted prices. (Prices current at time of publication.)
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ON AMAZON
Apple MacBook Air Laptop
Apple products are an art world mainstay, beloved for their great looks and ease of use. Today you can save on the 2020 version of the MacBook Air laptop. Though an older model, it offers 18 hours of battery life and 8GB of memory. It also has an M1 chip, which provides 3.5 times faster performance than previous models of MacBook, yet still uses less power, and a 13.3-inch Retina display for crisp text and images and vibrant color.
2020 Apple MacBook Air Laptop: Apple M1 Chip, 13” Retina Display, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage
Coway Air Purifier
An air purifier in your home or studio can help filter out harmful airborne particles such as pollen, mold spores, and smoke, reducing their effects. With its combination of HEPA and charcoal filters, this unobtrusive model from Coway, now almost half off, not only does a great job of removing dust and pollen from the air, but 99% of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)—a must for artists using materials containing them.
Coway Airmega AP-1512HH True HEPA Air Purifier
SanDisk Portable SSD
Because even 256GB memory cards sometimes get full, artists need a place to offload their images and videos that is not their computers. (Computers, particularly laptops, aren’t ideal for backing up your visual content because of capacity and security issues.) Portable storage doesn’t get much better or cheaper than the SanDisk 500GB Extreme Portable SSD. This pocket-friendly solid state drive offers drop protection up to approximately 6.5 feet (two meters) along with IP55-rated water and dust resistance. There’s also a Carabiner loop for securing the drive either in a bag or on your person, such as from a belt loop to keep it close by. The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD Drive is also fast, providing 1050 MB/s read and 1000MB/s write speeds so you can quickly store you content so you can get back to capturing it. Meanwhile, thanks to included password protection featuring 256‐bit AES hardware encryption, you can keep you content private in case the drive falls into the wrong hands.
SanDisk 500GB Extreme Portable SSD
ON WALMART
Epson Printer
Epson’s EcoTank line printers save money by using high-capacity, refillable ink tanks instead of ink cartridges. This versatile model will scan and copy as well as print, and it is now marked down by almost a third.
Epson Eco Tank ET-2400 Wireless Color All-in-One Printer
ON LOWE’S
Dewalt Cordless Drill
Drill effortlessly with Dewalt’s high-powered tool, a cordless drill for all your light- to medium-duty studio projects. The 20-volt drill weighs just over 2.5 pounds but packs an impressive amount of power for its size while boasting a long-lasting battery. Its compact body allows you to get into tight or awkward spots and prevent fatigue or cramping as you work. Notably, the drill has a 1/2-inch chuck—a rarity for a small and lightweight option. It comes with two 20-volt MAX compact lithium-ion batteries, a charger and kit bag.
Dewalt 20-volt Max 1/2-in Brushless Cordless Drill
Bosch Laser Distance Measurer
If you need accurate measurements of a large space, this 165-foot laser measurer might fit the bill. Ideal for artists and curators, it will give you dimensions without the need for a tape measure, and its clear, easy-to-use interface will do the math for you if you want to add or subtract measurements. And because it has Bluetooth connectivity, you can also transfer your findings to a tablet or mobile device using Bosch’s MeasureOn app.
Bosch BLAZE 165-ft Indoor Laser Distance Measurer Backlit Display Bluetooth Compatibility
Kobalt Drill Bit Set
The well-made drills and drives in this set from Kobalt come in a hard case to keep them secure and organized. The set includes: (6) 3-1/2-in power bits, (29) 2-in power bits, (46) 1-in insert bits, 7 HSS hex shank drill bits, 3 hex shank brad point drill bits, 4 hex shank spade bits, as well as 2 Hex-to-square adapters, 4 magnetic nut setters, 1 thumb driver, 1 magnetic bit holder and 3 patented mag bits.
Kobalt Drill Bit Set (106 Piece)
Jorgensen Clamp Set
Artists, cabinetmakers, and restorers will find many uses for this set of parallel steel clamps, which includes two each of Jorgensen’s 18-inch, 24-inch, and 36-inch clamp. They can be used to square glued-up frames or tabletops, or any other item that needs even pressure applied.
Jorgensen 6pc Parallel Jaw Bar Clamp Set
Bosch Laser Level
A laser level is indispensable if you’re hanging artwork or mounting other objects. This little tool self-levels quickly and projects a bright red light visible up to 50 feet away. You can project one horizontal line as well as two vertical lines—perfect to plumb, level, and square, and you can lock them once aligned. Other notable features include a magnetic base, retractable feet, and a ceiling clamp for versatile positioning. Note that this laser level is for indoor use only, though you could try using it outdoors on a cloudy day.
Bosch GLL 3-15 Red 50-ft Self-Leveling Indoor Line Generator Laser Level with Line Beam
Craftsman Tape Measure
An accurate tape measure is an essential tool in any gallery or art studio, whether it’s to find the correct measurements of a room or a work of art. This high-quality tape measure from Craftsman has a 14-foot reach, an extra wide blade, and large, easy-to-read numbers.
Craftsman Proreach 25-ft Tape Measure
ON HULU
Hulu Subscription
If you are a fan of Hulu’s shows, you can get a yearly subscription for less than $2 a month. Your viewing will be interrupted by commercials, but this is a good deal if you’re on a budget.
Hulu Subscription
ON BRIGGS AND RILEY
Briggs and Riley Wheeled Garment Bag
Perfect for artists and gallerists who travel a lot but hate checking bags, this two-wheel carry-on garment bag from Briggs and Riley will keep your clothes protected and unwrinkled and even has room for ties, belts, shoes, casual clothes, and underwear. It’s now on sale for over one third off.
Briggs and Riley 21-inch Carry-on Two-Wheel Garment Bag
ON B&H PHOTO VIDEO
Canon EOS M50 Mark II Mirrorless Camera Kit
Camera kits are nice because they supply you everything you need to take pictures immediately. Save on a Canon EOS M50 Mark II mirrorless camera kit, now discounted at B&H. The camera features a 24.1-megapixel APS-C-sized CMOS sensor with respectable ISO range (ISO 100-25,600, expandable to ISO 51,200) as well as Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS autofocus, and can shoot 4K-resolution video at 24 frames per second. The kit will give you a 15-45mm lens, a tripod grip, and a shoe-mounted, wired external microphone for capturing better quality sound.
Canon EOS M50 Mark II Mirrorless Camera with 15-45mm Lens Content Creator Kit (Black)
ON SHUTTERFLY
Shutterfly Cyber Monday Deals
Shutterfly, which specializes in personalized photo products, is offering promo codes for Cyber Monday. While you can shop their sale for holiday cards and home décor made with your pictures, what may be most enticing for photographers is their wide selection of customizable photo books. The books come in lots of sizes, and one filled with memories makes a thoughtful gift.
Shutterfly Cyber Monday Deals
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