The Canon EOS Rebel T4i is the best budget DSLR, and today it's also the best value. Sam Biddle said it was the gadget that he most wanted for Christmas, and I'd have to agree with him (hint, hint, Mom.) Although Mario called it a "bummer," he was mostly referring to its video autofocus abilities. Make no mistake: whatever you need in a starter DLSR, the T4i can deliver. It takes beautiful pictures, it can produce fantastic 1080p video, and it can tap into 100s of different Canon lenses.
Today, Amazon's got the Rebel T4i for $600 with a kit lens. That's the least expensive it's ever been, and it turns this camera into a value monster. When we recommended the best value DLSR under $750, we turned to the Rebel T3i—this camera's predecessor—at the same price. In fact, the T3i is still selling for $600 on Amazon today.
The next major feature you might consider upgrading for is a full frame sensor, which you'd have to shell out $2000 or more for the 6D or Nikon's D600, which, by the way, we've never seen sales on. This camera is a major value today and I don't know how much longer you can get one at this price (hint, hint, Mom.) [Amazon]
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Update 3:54 PM: Commenter CC points out that Rebel T3s are going for $380. It's a Woot-off, so time is of the essence.
Update 4:00 PM: Commenter WickedMe91 thinks there's a better deal from Amazon. Add this lens to the basic T4i + 18-55mm package, and then apply code GNWNIQRV.
Top Deals
• Canon EOS Rebel T4i with 18-55mm Lens ($600) | Amazon | Originally $850
• Canon EOS Rebel T4i with 18-135mm Lens ($800) | Amazon | Originally $1100
Accessories
• Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 ($13) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $40
• 32GB Class 10 SDHC Flash Card ($15) | B&H Photo via Storageaholic | Originally $30
• 1TB Samsung Spinpoint 2.5" Internal HD ($70) | Newegg via Storageaholic | Originally $100
• Pretty Excellent nVidia Graphic Cards Open Box Sale | Amazon via Hard Forum | I picked up the Gigabyte GTX 670 for my Hackintosh
Miscellaneous
• Star Wars X-Wing Ice Cube Tray ($4) | ThinkGeek via Brand Name Coupons | Originally $10
• Hot Wheels R/C BMW M3 ($9) | Amazon via Brand Name Coupons | Originally $20
• Philips Sonicare Electric Toothbrush ($30) | Amazon via Brand Name Coupons | Originally $70
Apple
• Loaded 15" Macbook Pro Retina ($2925) | Mac Mall via Dealzon | Originally $3000
Audio
• Denon AH-C260 Earphones ($12.75) | Amazon via Brand Name Coupons | Originally $30
• Sennheiser CX301 Earphones ($25) | Newegg via Brand Name Coupons | Originally $50 | Use coupon code EMCYTZT2633
• Monster iSport Earphones ($60) | Amazon via Brand Name Coupons | Originally $100
• Beats By Dre Sale | Sound Earphones | Not the most killer prices, but better than buying from Best Buy
Gaming
• Duke Nukem 3D: Atomic Edition ($0) | Good Old Games via Reddit | Originally $10
• GOG Holiday Sale, includes Neverwinter Nights, Carmageddon ($5) | Good Old Games via Reddit | Originally $10
• Batman Arkham City: GotY ($5) | Green Man Gaming via Hard Forum | Originally $30 | Use coupon code WINTR-SRVEY-42012, if you've already used it try GMG25-CZPYL-D5MQ6
• Street Fighter x Tekken ($12.49) | Steam via Hard Forum | Originally $40
• Fortune Street for Wii ($13) | Amazon via Gamingaholic | Originally $50
• Sims 3 ($15) | Gamestop via Reddit | Originally $30
• Tomb Raider Pre-Order ($29.25) | Green Man Gaming via Dealzon | Originally $50 | Use coupon code WINTR-SRVEY-42012, if you've already used it try GMG25-CZPYL-D5MQ6
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 ($45) | Newegg via Dealzon | Originally $60 | Use coupon code EMCJHJJ248
Physical Media
• Hardcover Hobbit (or There and Back Again) ($11.38) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $30
Clothing
• Smartphone Touchscreen Gloves ($4) | Ebay via Dealzon | Originally $10
• Stuhrling Winchester Watch ($60) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $135
• 30% Off All Columbia Sportswear | Columbia via Brand Name Coupons | Use coupon code COL30FF
• 30% off Banana Republic, Gap, Old Navy | Old Navy via Dealzon | Use code HOLIDAY
• 50% Off Adidas Outlets, 30% off Adidas Stores | Adidas via Reddit | In-store only, also check this
• 25% Off Woolrich | Woolrich via Reddit | Use coupon code WISH
• 40% off J. Crew Factory + Additional 20% off over $75 | J. Crew Factory via Reddit | Use code SCOREMORE
Dumb TV → Smart TV
Laptops
• 13" Vaio T Ultrabook w/ Core i5 + 32GB Hybrid SSD HD ($600) | Newegg via Laptopaholic | Originally $800
Desktops
• 23" 1080p All-in-One HP Pavillion ($480) | Woot via Woot | Originally $700
Tablets
• Asus Transformer TF-300 Tablet ($269) | Groupon via Groupon | Originally $350
Screens
• 24" Acer 1080p Monitor ($130) | Newegg via Dealzon | Originally $200
• 60" LG 1080p Plasma HDTV ($800) | Best Buy via Brand Name Coupons | Originally $1000
• 55" Panasonic Viera LED 1080p HDTV ($850) | Amazon via Brand Name Coupons | Originally $1000
Portables
We've started a new Audio section. So portables from now on is just going to be PMPs and phones.
Camera
See top deals.
SSDs
• 120GB Samsung 840 SSD ($80) | Newegg via Hard Forum | Originally $120 | Use coupon code EMCYTZT2640
• 256GB Samsung 840 Pro SSD ($240) | Newegg via Dealzon | Originally $340 | Use coupon code EMCYTZT2638, Gizmodo's best SSD
Apps
iOS
• My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic + Other Free Games ($0) | Gameloft via Reddit | Originally $3
• Flick Tennis: College Wars ($0) | iTunes via Best App Sales | Originally $3
• Cars 2 ($0) | iTunes via Best App Sales | Originally $3
• Sleep Pillow Sounds White Noise ($0) | iTunes via Best App Sales | Originally $2
• Dreamworks Dash n Drop ($0) | iTunes via Best App Sales | Originally $2
• Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light HD ($1) | iTunes via Best App Sales | Originally $6
• Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light ($) | iTunes via Appshopper | Originally $
iPad Only
• Flick Tennis: College Wars HD ($0) | iTunes via Best App Sales | Originally $4
• Worms HD ($1) | iTunes via Appshopper | Originally $3
Android
• Fruit Devil ($0) | Amazon Appstore via Brand Name Coupons | Originally $1
• Atlantis Sky Patrol HD ($1) | Google Play via Appsaholic | Originally $2
• TweetCaster Pro ($2.51) | Amazon Appstore via Appsaholic | Originally $5
• im+ Pro ($3) | Google Play via Appsaholic | Originally $10
Mac
Nope. But I think there's going to be a ton the week before New Year's Eve.
Hobomodo
• Send a soldier a Slim Jim | Slim Jim via Reddit
• Bright Smiles, Bright Futures by Colgate | Colgate via Reddit | Some free videos, toothbrushes, toothpaste
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