Amazon confirms the date of Prime Day 2018

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This morning, Amazon officially announced that Prime Day 2018 will start on 16 July. The 36-hour event, which runs from 16 July 12pm PT/3pm ET through to 17 July, is an amazing opportunity for designers to grab the best deals on tools and equipment.

The extended 36 hour event promises to be the biggest Prime Day yet. In an Amazon statement, it's claimed that:

"Prime Day 2018 will feature 50 percent more Spotlight Deals and more than one million deals globally. Prime members will enjoy the biggest deals yet on Alexa-enabled products, including Echo, Fire TV, and Fire tablets this Prime Day — and starting today, members can save $100 on the Echo Show.

"New this year, members can shop Prime Day Launches – exclusive new items, content and special-edition products from hundreds of well-known and emerging brands."

More hours means more chance to snap up deals

Amazon's CEO Worldwide Consumer, Jeff Wilke, had this to add:

“Prime members will enjoy a day (and a half) of our best deals, with 36 hours to shop more than one million deals worldwide. New this year, members can shop exclusive Prime Day Launches from hundreds of brands worldwide, enjoy exclusive savings at Whole Foods Market and experience surprise entertainment events unboxed from giant Smile boxes in major cities. More than 100 million paid Prime members around the world will find our best Prime Day celebration yet.”

With Amazon's own products taking centre stage, plus the opportunity to grab a discount on monitors and laptops, Prime Day 2018 looks set to be an event designers won't want to miss. To help you make the most of Prime Day 2018, we'll be rounding up the best offers on the day itself.

Remember, if you want to enjoy the exclusive Prime Day deals, you need to be an Amazon Prime member. Fortunately, you can grab a free 30-day trial which will set you up nicely for the sale and give you access to other benefits such as Prime instant video streaming and free super fast delivery.

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