Just because it's winter doesn't mean the sun has gone away. In a few months it will be summer and sunglass season again. That's a certainty. Also a certainty: right now is an excellent time to purchase sunglasses. While everyone's forgotten about protecting their eyes from UV rays because it's a little chilly, sunglass retailers and manufacturers are discounting like crazy to prop up demand, and Amazon's price matching. The result? A perfect chance to buy an iconic luxury sunglasses at very un-luxury prices. Cop them now, because when you want them in May you'll be paying full price. They also make excellent gifts (hint, hint.)
Here are three excellent pairs for cheap today:
If these sunglasses are good enough for Buzz Aldrin, they're good enough for your face. There are two manufacturers currently making aviator sunglasses in the USA to military spec, and Randolph Engineering's version made some of our gift guides. But the cheaper version is the American Optics Pilot, which is currently selling at Optics Planet for $38 minus another 5% with the coupon code GIZMODO5, and that looks like the lowest price on the nets. These sunglasses are already an excellent value, and I've gotten a bunch of emails from readers looking for the best price on these exact glasses. [Optics Planet]
Hot, iconic Persol 714 sunglasses. We're fans of them here at Gizmodo, although mostly from a distance. That's because their unique style (rocked by Steve McQueen in The Thomas Crown Affair) is damn expensive. If you were to walk into your local Sunglass Hut, these guys would run you $360. If you were to buy them from Amazon last week, they were $250. Now they're $165 from Amazon. The black model (my personal favorite) is $25 more. [Amazon]
What is there to say about the Wayfarer that hasn't already been said? Even if you're not a sunglasses aficionado you see them all the time if you ever watch TV or movies. These are the new, slightly updated version, but at $84 for the black version now's the time to get them. If you want the Tortoiseshell, like the very dapper JFK, your best bet is here for $89 (they've also got the black for $89 as well if Amazon's sold out of your size.) List price is a whopping $150. [Amazon | Teambuy.ca]
Top Deals
• Persol 714 Sunglasses | Tortoiseshell ($175 originally $250) | Black ($200 originally 250+)
• Ray Ban Wayfarers | Tortoiseshell ($89 originally $125) | Black ($84 orginally $125) | Black in sizes not offered by Amazon ($89 originally $125)
• American Optical Aviators ($36 originally $45) | Optics Planet | Dealzmodo Exclusive! Use coupon code GIZMODO5 Thanks, Brian!
Accessories
• Bluetooth Aluminum Mac Keyboard Knockoff ($20) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $40
• EVGA-Compatible GeForce 660 Ti ($268) | Newegg via Hard Forum | Originally $330 | Use coupon code BCD11211550
Miscellaneous
• 3 Cuisinart Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls ($27) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $40
• Ultimate Optimus Prime Action Figure ($45) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $85
• $10 Target Gift Card with $50 Purchase ($50) | Target via Reddit | Originally $50
• Norelco SensoTouch Men's Shaver ($92) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $142 | Clip coupon on page
Apple
• 13" 2012 Macbook Pro (not Retina) ($1399) | B&H Photo via Laptopaholic | Originally $1500
Gaming
• Gears of War 3 ($15) | Newegg via Gamingaholic | Originally $30
• Total War Bundle with Shogun 2 ($24) | Amazon via Hard Forum | Originally $50
• Hitman Absolution Download ($30) | Gamestop via Reddit | Originally $50 | Activates with Steam
• 12 Months Xbox Live ($40) | Newegg | Originally $50
• The Hawaiian Islands ($0) | Popcap via Reddit | Originally $10
Physical Media
Yeah you'll have to stream today.
Clothing
• 10% Off LL Bean + $10 Gift Card with $50 Purchase ($45) | LL Bean via Reddit | Originally $50 | Use coupon code JOY10
• Ray Ban Wayfarers ($89) | Teambuy.ca via Reddit | Originally $130
• 30% off Suits at Brooks Brothers | Brooks Brothers via Reddit | Today only
• 30% Off Gap | Gap via Reddit | Use coupon code GAPWRAP
• 35% Off Banana Republic Purchases | Banana Republic via Reddit | Use coupon code XH72GTMY1QJ7 or failing that BRJOY25
Laptops
• Lenovo IdeaPad Y400 with GeForce Graphics ($750) | Lenovo via Dealzon | Originally $1250 | Use coupon code DOORBUSTERBF
• HP Envy Spectre Ultrabook ($790) | Mac Mall via Dealzon | Originally $900
• Lenovo Yoga 11 ($665) | Lenovo via Dealzon | Originally $850 | Use coupon code YOGA11DEAL
Desktops
Nothing out there unless you like All-In-Ones with $50 discounts.
Tablets
• Lenovo Yoga 11 ($665) | Lenovo via Dealzon | Originally $850 | Use coupon code YOGA11DEAL
Screens
• 42" Panasonic Viera 1080p IPS HDTV + $100 Amazon Gift Card ($548) | Amazon via HDTVaholic | Originally $800 | Really great deal here
Portables
Camera
• Sigma 70-300MM F4-5.6 APO Macro Lens for Canon ($150) | Buydig via Cameraaholic | Originally $200 | Use coupon code BCD11211550
• Nikon V1 with 10-30mm Lens ($300) | B&H Photo | Originally $500
SSDs
• 256GB Samsung 840 SSD + Assassin's Creed 3 ($164) | B&H Photo via Dealzon | Originally $215
iOS
• FlightBoard ($0) | iTunes via Best App Sales | Originally $4
• Snapseed ($0) | iTunes via Best App Sales | Originally $5
• Mr. Oops! ($0) | iTunes via Best App Sales | Originally $1
• Stickman Cliff Diving ($0) | iTunes via Best App Sales | Originally $1
• The Sims Medieval ($0) | iTunes via Best App Sales | Originally $3
• Sonic Jump ($1) | iTunes via Best App Sales | Originally $2
Android
• Fields of Glory ($0) | Amazon Appstore via Apps-aholic | Originally $1
• Camera Zoom FX ($1.49) | Google Play via Apps-aholic | Originally $5
• HDR Camera+ ($2) | Google Play via Apps-aholic | Originally $4
Mac
• The Hawaiian Islands ($0) | Popcap via Reddit | Originally $10
Hobomodo
• Sweet Spider Identification Chart ($0) | Termite.com via Reddit | Originally $8
• Free Ghiradelli Chocolate at Banana Republic ($0) | Banana Republic via Reddit | Originally $1 | Today only
• Possible Free Megabus Tickets (Your Mileage May Vary) ($0) | Megabus via Reddit | Originally $20 | Use coupon code TRYMEGABUS