DKA Gear 2026

The situation as of today, April 6th, 2026, is that a lot of storage options are out of stock.
Gone are all of the large Seagate Expansion drives. SanDisk SSDs have doubled in price.
Nobody has a Mac with 4 TB of storage in stock, not even Apple!
Things are looking grim for home data centers.

I checked B&H and Costco today, and here is a list of items interesting to me, and their prices.
All are in stock and shippable at the moment.

6 April 2026 COSTCO In Stock Gear
$689.99 Apple MacBook Neo 13" 8GB/512GB Silver
$999.97 Apple MacBook Air 13" M4/10C/16GB/512GB (I would pay extra for this to get a non-Tahoe Mac!)
$949.99 Apple MacBook Air 13" M5/10C/16GB/512GB
$1549.99 Apple Studio Display
$79.99 Minolta MND23 Digital Camera (48MP)

6 April 2026 B&H In Stock Gear
COMPUTERS
$949.00 Apple MacBook Air 13" M4/10C/16GB/512GB Sky Blue
$2199.00 Apple MacBook Air 15" M4/10C/24GB/2TB Midnight
$2799.00 Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4Pro/14C/24GB/2TB Space Black
$2599.00 Apple Mac Studio M4Max/14C/36GB/2TB
$109.99 Logitech Signature Slim MK955 Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Combo
$55.99 Logitech Pebble 2 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo for Mac (Tonal Graphite)
STORAGE
$199.99 SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO UHS-II SDXC Memory Card
$799.99 SanDisk 4TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD V2
$129.66 Seagate 4TB Portable USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 External Storage Drive ($32.42/TB)
$189.99 Seagate 5TB Portable USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 External Storage Drive ($38/TB)
$249.99 Seagate 8TB Expansion Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive ($31.25/TB)
$349.00 Seagate 8TB Exos 7E10 7200 rpm SAS-3 3.5" Internal HDD ($43.63/TB)
$429.99 Seagate 12TB Exos X24 7200 rpm SAS III 12 Gb/s 3.5" Internal HDD ($35.83/TB)
$599.00 Seagate 16TB Exos X24 7200 rpm SAS III 12 Gb/s 3.5" Internal HDD ($37.44/TB)
$699.00 Seagate 20TB Exos X24 7200 rpm SAS III 12 Gb/s 3.5" Internal HDD ($34.95/TB)
$849.00 Seagate 24TB Exos X24 7200 rpm SATA III 6 Gb/s 3.5" Internal HDD ($35.38/TB)
$949.95 Seagate 32TB Exos M 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD ($29.69/TB)
$184.99 WD 5TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive ($37/TB)
$214.99 WD 6TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive ($35.83/TB)
$199.00 WD 6TB My Passport USB 3.2 Gen 1 White External Hard Drive ($33.17/TB)
$234.99 WD 6TB My Passport Ultra USB 3.0 Type-C Blue External Hard Drive ($39.17/TB)
$419.99 WD 18TB easystore USB 3.2 Gen 1 Desktop Hard Drive ($23.33/TB)
$509.99 WD 18TB Elements Desktop USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive ($28.33/TB)
$469.99 WD 22TB easystore USB 3.2 Gen 1 Desktop Hard Drive ($21.36/TB)
$619.99 WD 22TB Elements Desktop USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive ($28.18/TB)
$549.99 WD 24TB easystore USB 3.2 Gen 1 Desktop Hard Drive ($22.92/TB)
$679.99 WD 24TB Elements Desktop USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive ($28.33/TB)
$949.99 LaCie 30TB d2 Professional USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 External Hard Drive ($31.67/TB)
$12.99 Sabrent Multi-Port USB-C Hub w/HDMI, USB-A, USB-C, SD & microSD card readers
$28.99 Sabrent 3.5" / 2.5" SATA to USB 3.0 Tool-Free External Drive Enclosure
AUDIO
$14.99 JVC HA-FR6 Gumy Plus Black Earbuds
$79.00 Audio-Technica ATH-M30x Closed-Back Monitor Headphones
$99.95 Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones
$113.00 Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
$159.00 Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Closed-Back Monitor Headphones
$199.99 Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO X Over-Ear Closed-Back Studio Headphones
$239.95 Apple AirPods Pro 3
TOOLS
$7.97 Ozark Trail Trailside 12 tools 230g (Walmart)
$45.00 Victorinox Super Tinker 14 tools 3.6" 85g (Walmart)
$52.00 Victorinox Fieldmaster 15 tools 3.6" 99g (Walmart)
$49.95 Leatherman Micra 10 tools 2.5" 51g
$44.95 Leatherman Rev 10 tools 3.8" 167g
$99.95 Leatherman Rebar 14 tools 4" 190g
$69.95 Leatherman Sidekick 11 tools 3.8" 199g
$69.95 Leatherman Wingman 11 tools 3.8" 200g
$149.95 Leatherman Signal 15 tools 4.5" 213g
CAMERAS
$1999.00 Canon EOS R6 II Mirrorless Camera (24MP)
$2049.00 Canon EOS R7 Mirrorless Camera w/RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS (33MP)
$1649.00 Canon EOS R8 Mirrorless Camera w/RF 24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM (24MP)
$799.00 Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Camera w/RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS (24MP)
$499.00 Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM
$219.00 Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM
$1399.00 Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM
$1099.00 Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM
$699.00 Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM
$1683.90 Nikon Z50 II Mirrorless Camera w/Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR (21MP)
$2096.95 Nikon Z5 Mirrorless Camera w/Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR (24MP)
$1698.00 Sony A7 III Mirrorless Camera (24MP)
$1998.00 Sony A7 IV Mirrorless Camera (33MP)
$3298.00 Sony A7R V Mirrorless Camera (61MP)
$6194.00 Sony A7R V Mirrorless Camera w/FE 20-70mm f/4 G & FE 70-200mm f/4 G Macro II
$998.00 Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G
$1498.00 Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM
$2298.00 Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM
$1398.00 Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM
$6798.00 Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS
$1198.00 Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G
$2448.00 Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
$3298.00 Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM
$3098.00 Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II
$1698.00 Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II
$598.00 Sony FE 2x Teleconverter
$1549.00 Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG II Art (Sony E)
$939.00 Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG DN Art (Sony E)
$999.00 Sigma 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary (Sony E)
$1319.00 Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II Art (Sony E)
$999.00 Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary (Sony E)
$199.00 Tamron 35mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 (Sony E)
$699.00 Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Sony E)
$699.00 Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (Sony E)
$1199.00 Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (Sony E)
$999.00 Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (Sony E)
$1199.00 Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Sony E)

Minimal

So, with the above availability, a Minimal Kit can now be had for under $1000 due to the MacBook Neo.

MINIMAL
$689.99 Apple MacBook Neo 13" 8GB/512GB Silver
$129.66 Seagate 4TB Portable USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 External Storage Drive ($32.42/TB)
$79.99 Minolta MND23 Digital Camera (48MP)
$45.00 Victorinox Super Tinker 14 tools 3.6" 85g (Walmart)
$14.99 JVC HA-FR6 Gumy Plus Black Earbuds
$12.99 Sabrent Multi-Port USB-C Hub w/HDMI, USB-A, USB-C, SD & microSD card readers
$972.62 TOTAL

Basic

The basic kit jumps up a lot in price in order to get a digital camera and a large external hard drive.

BASIC
$2199.00 Apple MacBook Air 15" M4/10C/24GB/2TB Midnight
$2049.00 Canon EOS R7 Mirrorless Camera w/RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS (33MP)
$699.00 Seagate 20TB Exos X24 7200 rpm SAS III 12 Gb/s 3.5" Internal HDD ($34.95/TB)
$113.00 Sony MDR-7506 Headphones
$52.00 Victorinox Fieldmaster 15 tools 3.6" 99g (Walmart)
$28.99 Sabrent 3.5" / 2.5" SATA to USB 3.0 Tool-Free External Drive Enclosure
$12.99 Sabrent Multi-Port USB-C Hub w/HDMI, USB-A, USB-C, SD & microSD card readers
$5153.98 TOTAL

Mid-Range

A mid-range kit moves to a full-frame mirrorless camera with a few lenses. It also adds a true desktop computer, a Mac Studio.

MID-RANGE
$2799.00 Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4Pro/14C/24GB/2TB Space Black
$2599.00 Apple Mac Studio M4Max/14C/36GB/2TB
$1999.00 Canon EOS R6 II Mirrorless Camera (24MP)
$1549.99 Apple Studio Display
$1399.00 Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM
$949.95 Seagate 32TB Exos M 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD ($29.69/TB)
$699.00 Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM
$499.00 Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM
$239.95 Apple AirPods Pro 3
$219.00 Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM
$199.99 SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO UHS-II SDXC Memory Card
$159.00 Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Closed-Back Monitor Headphones
$149.95 Leatherman Signal 15 tools 4.5" 213g
$109.99 Logitech Signature Slim MK955 Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Combo
$52.00 Victorinox Fieldmaster 15 tools 3.6" 99g (Walmart)
$28.99 Sabrent 3.5" / 2.5" SATA to USB 3.0 Tool-Free External Drive Enclosure
$13652.81 TOTAL

High-End

We can all dream, right? We now move from the Canon system to a full-blown 61 megapixel Sony outfit.
While keeping the same computers as the Mid-Range system, we now have multiple large external drives, and all the extras.
Or you could buy a new car!

HIGH-END
$6798.00 Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS
$6194.00 Sony A7R V Mirrorless Camera w/FE 20-70mm f/4 G & FE 70-200mm f/4 G Macro II
$3298.00 Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM
$2799.00 Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4Pro/14C/24GB/2TB Space Black
$2599.00 Apple Mac Studio M4Max/14C/36GB/2TB
$1549.99 Apple Studio Display
$1549.00 Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG II Art (Sony E)
$949.95 Seagate 32TB Exos M 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD ($29.69/TB)
$949.95 Seagate 32TB Exos M 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD ($29.69/TB)
$799.99 SanDisk 4TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD V2
$598.00 Sony FE 2x Teleconverter
$239.95 Apple AirPods Pro 3
$199.99 SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO UHS-II SDXC Memory Card
$199.99 Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO X Over-Ear Closed-Back Studio Headphones
$149.95 Leatherman Signal 15 tools 4.5" 213g
$109.99 Logitech Signature Slim MK955 Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Combo
$52.00 Victorinox Fieldmaster 15 tools 3.6" 99g (Walmart)
$28.99 Sabrent 3.5" / 2.5" SATA to USB 3.0 Tool-Free External Drive Enclosure
$28.99 Sabrent 3.5" / 2.5" SATA to USB 3.0 Tool-Free External Drive Enclosure
$29094.73 TOTAL


March 21st, 2026
Well, one month after I wrote this, things have changed. The MacBook Neo is now the undisputed king of value in a laptop -- better than any PC laptop -- at $699 in a 8GB/512GB configuration. I believe a decent setup can be had for under $1K.


February 16th, 2026

Well let's see how things are holding up after a year of tariffs. Prices are up some, but the real problem is that large hard drives are scarce due to AI. Here are four outfits at different price points to get started with. All items are from B&H Photo Video in New York. Shipping and tax are not included, with the prices current as of Mon Feb 16, 2026.


Minimal: $1,537 (3.2 kg)


Computers


Lenovo Thinkpad E16 Gen3 $869

Windows to be deleted and FreeBSD 14 installed!

Intel Core Ultra 5 225U, 12C, 16GB RAM, 1 TB NVMe SSD

RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi 6e 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3

1 USB-C PD 40 Gbps / Thunderbolt 4 / DisplayPort 2.1

1 USB-C 3.2 PD 20 Gbps / DisplayPort 1.4

1 USB-A 3.2 PD 10 Gbps, 1 USB-A 3.2 5 Gbps, HDMI 2.1

16" 1920x1200 300nit IPS LCD w/1080p webcam

2x2 W speakers, headphone/mike jack

48 Wh 3-cell battery, 65 W power via USB-C

2200 g, 17 x 356 x 249 mm, Eclipse Black

LaCie 5TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Mobile Drive $145

300 g

SanDisk 64GB Ultra Flair USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 Flash Drive $20

5 g, 150MB/s max read speed

JVC HA-FX5 Gumy Plus Earbuds $8

3 g


Cameras


Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS $379

20 MP, 12x 25-300mm f/3.6-7 optical zoom, flash, black

130 g

SanDisk 64GB Extreme UHS-I microSDXC memory card $26

10 g


Tools


Leatherman Wingman Stainless Multi-Tool $70

Pliers with Wire Cutter, Partially Serrated Knife, Flat Head Screwdrivers,

Phillips Head Screwdriver, Can Opener, Bottle Opener, File, Ruler, Scissors

Wire Stripper, Package Opener, 2.6" blade

200 g, 97 mm

Ruggard CFB-115B Slim Briefcase for 15-16" Laptop $20

381 g


Basic: $3,073 (3.4 kg)


Computers


Apple MacBook Air 15" $1599

M4 10-Cores, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD

2 USB-C / Thunderbolt 4 ports, WiFi 6e 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3

2880 x 1864 pixel 15.3" IPS LCD, 500 nit, 1080p webcam

1 headphone jack, 3 microphones, 6 speakers

66.5 Wh battery, 35 W charger, 1 MagSafe charging port

1510 g, 340 x 248 x 12 mm, Midnight

LaCie 5TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Mobile Drive $145

300 g

PNY 512GB DUO LINK V3 USB A/C 3.2 Gen 2 Flash Drive $75

41 g

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones $70

285 g

JVC HA-FX5 Gumy Plus Earbuds $8

3 g


Cameras


Canon EOS R100 Mirrorless Camera Body $459

24.1 MP 6000 x 4000, fixed 3" LCD, built-in flash, 356 g

Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens (29-240mm) $569

310 g

SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO UHS-I SDXC Memory Card $50

10 g


Tools


Leatherman Wingman Stainless Multi-Tool $70

Pliers with Wire Cutter, Partially Serrated Knife, Flat Head Screwdrivers,

Phillips Head Screwdriver, Can Opener, Bottle Opener, File, Ruler, Scissors

Wire Stripper, Package Opener, 2.6" blade

200 g, 97 mm

Ruggard CFB-115B Slim Briefcase for 15-16" Laptop $20

381 g


Decent: $5,440 (5.6 kg)


Computers


Apple MacBook Pro 14" $2349

M5, 10-Core, 16 GB RAM, 2 TB SSD

14" 3024 x 1946 Nano-Texture matte display, 1000 nits, 1080p webcam

3x USB-C / Thunderbolt 4, 1 HDMI, Wi-Fi 6e 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3

SD card slot, 72.4 Wh battery, 70 W charger, 1 MagSafe charging port

1 headphone jack, 3 microphones, 6 speakers

1500 g, 313 x 221 x 15 mm

Seagate 20TB Expansion Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive $350

1170 g

Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Gen w/Wireless MagSafe Charging Case USB-C $240

55 g

Sony MDR-7506 Headphones $113

230 g

PNY 1TB DUO LINK V3 USB A/C 3.2 Gen 2 Flash Drive $116

42 g

SecureData Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 2 Male to USB Type-C Male 1' Cable $7

12 g


Cameras


Nikon Z5 Mirrorless Camera with 24-200mm f/4-6.3 Lens and Basic Bundle $1797

24.3 MP 6016 x 4016, tilting 3.2" LCD, 590 g

Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Lens, 570 g

Ruggard Journey 34 DSLR Shoulder Bag Black, 499 g

SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO UHS-I SDXC Memory Card, 10 g

Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 $380

370 g


Tools


Leatherman Wingman Stainless Multi-Tool $70

Pliers with Wire Cutter, Partially Serrated Knife, Flat Head Screwdrivers,

Phillips Head Screwdriver, Can Opener, Bottle Opener, File, Ruler, Scissors

Wire Stripper, Package Opener, 2.6" blade

200 g, 97 mm

Ruggard CFB-113B Slim Briefcase for 14" Laptop $18

318 g


Deluxe: $16,925 (21.7 kg)


Computers


Apple Mac Studio $3899

M4 Max, 16-Core, 64 GB RAM, 4 TB SSD

4x USB-C / Thunderbolt 5, 2 USB-C, 2 USB-A, 1 HDMI 2.1, SDHC

10 GbE, Wi-Fi 6e 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3

1 headphone jack, 2 speakers

2700 g, 480 W power supply

Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad USB-C Black $188

369 g

Apple Magic Mouse USB-C Black $99

100 g

LG 32" 4K UHD UltraFine Monitor with HDR10 and USB Type-C $430

3840 x 2160, 350 nits, with stand

8400 g, 714 x 597 x 240 mm

Apple MacBook Pro 16" $4249

M4 Pro, 14-Core, 48 GB RAM, 4 TB SSD

16.2" 3456 x 2234 Nano-Texture LCD, 1000 nits, 1080p webcam

3x USB-C / Thunderbolt 5, 1 HDMI 2.1, SDHC, Wi-Fi 6e 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3

1 headphone jack, 3 microphones, 6 speakers

100 Wh battery, 140 W charger, 1 MagSafe charging port

2200 g, 356 x 248 x 17 mm

2x Seagate 20TB Expansion Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive $350

1170 g each

Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Gen w/Wireless MagSafe Charging Case USB-C $240

55 g

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Closed-Back Monitor Headphones Black $159

284 g

SecureData Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 2 Male to USB Type-C Male 1' Cable $7

12 g


Cameras


Canon EOS R6 Mark II Mirrorless Camera, 588 g $1999

24 MP 6000 x 4000, 3" articulating screen, 588 g

Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Lens $539

305 g

Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens $219

160 g

Canon RF 14-35mm f/4 L IS USM Lens $1399

540 g

Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens $1399

695 g

Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM Lens $699

635 g

SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO UHS-I SDXC Memory Card, $50

10 g


Tools


Leatherman ARC Multi-Tool Stainless $250

Pliers with Wire Cutter, Straight-Edge Knife, Saw Blade, Flat Head Screwdrivers 3/32" & 1/8";

Hex Keys (1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm); Torx Drivers T10, T15, T20, T25;

Robertson Screwdrivers 1mm, 2mm, 3mm; Pozi Screwdrivers 1mm, 2mm; Awl

Can Opener, Bottle Opener, File, Scissors, Wire Stripper, Crimper, Glass Breaker, 2.8" blade

244 g, 108 mm

Leatherman Signal Multi-Tool Stainless $150

Pliers with Wire Cutter, Partially Serrated Knife, Saw Blade, Bit Driver, Hex Bit Driver 1/4"

Awl, Can Opener, Bottle Opener, Wire Stripper, Box Wrench 1/4" & 3/16", Carabiner,

Sharpener, Hammer, Ferrocerium Rod, Safety Whistle, 2.7" blade

213 g, 114 mm

Leatherman Super Tool 300 Multi-Tool Stainless $120

Pliers with Wire Cutter, Straight-Edge Knife, Serrated Knife, Saw Blade

3 Flat Head Screwdrivers, Phillips Head Screwdriver, Awl, Can Opener,

Bottle Opener, File, Ruler, Wire Stripper, Crimper, 3.2" blade

272 g, 114 mm

Lowepro Nova 200 AW II Camera Bag Black $110

1200 g

Ruggard CFB-115B Slim Briefcase for 15-16" Laptop $20

381 g


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 Created: 16 Feb 2026
Modified:  6 Apr 2026