Top 10 Back-to-School 2019 Tech Deals That Make You Ready for College

A new school year is just around the corner and the excitement to meet new friends and learn new stuff is on as college students start to head back to their dorm rooms and froshies start to pack their stuff with all the things they need to gear up for a new life that is college.

Among the most challenging stages of packing up for college is having to choose the gadgets you need for school without taking up too much space in your shared dorm room.

Dorm rooms can be too small and uninviting, but with the right devices, you can transform your dorm room into a cool space where you can hang out and chill in between classes.

Aside from the essentials you need to bring the life into your dorm room, you have to also take into account the right devices that you will be needing as you take on all your classes with a certain kind of vigor that would make you stand out.

We at I4U News have carefully curated the top 10 tech devices that you shouldn’t miss in your back-to-school checklist:

Spend on a quality laptop

You will be needing a high-powered laptop to help you get through the year. Your laptop is your ultimate power to help you finish all your assignments and school projects including your thesis, so spending on some quality laptop that provides the best performance and is built to last should be at the top of your list this school year. Less than a month ago, Apple has updated its line of Macbooks in time for the upcoming school year, promising huge discounts for students:

– Apple MacBook Air 13-inch Retina (256 GB) for $1,099.00 (Save $300.00)

– Apple MacBook Air 13-inch Retina (128 GB) for $929.00 (Save $270.00)

– Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch Retina (128 GB) for $1,199.99 (Save $$99.01)

– Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch Retina (256 GB) for $1,399.99 (Save $$99.01)

Upgrade your smartphone

Who lives without a phone nowadays? Before you head back to school, consider upgrading to a phone that is able to do all things, give out the best performance and stay awake for hours. Here are some of the best smartphone suggestions this back-to-school season:

– Apple iPhone XS Max (64 GB) at $1,099.99

– Apple iPhone XR (64 GB) at $749.99

– Samsung Galaxy S10 Unlocked (512 GB) at $849.99 (Save $300.00)

– Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Unlocked (128 GB) at $799.84 (Save $200.15)

Upgrade to a smartwatch

Ditch your traditional wrist watches and spend on a new smartwatch before you head back to your dorm. Unlike traditional watches that only tell time, a smartwatch is really useful for students who are always on the go. Keep track of time, your notes, messages, photos, check the weather, record your steps, call your family, friends or classmates straight through your watch. There are a couple of smartwatch options out there, but we strongly recommend going for the Apple Watch if you’re an iPhone user or the Samsung Galaxy Watch if you’re an Android user.

– Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS, 44mm) at $379.99 (Save 11%)

– Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular, 40mm) at $484.00

– Samsung Galaxy Smartwatch (46mm) at $338.81

– Samsung Galaxy Smartwatch (42mm) at $299.98

Let Alexa keep you company

School can be too demanding and can require too much of your attention. Imagine having your own assistant to log your reminders for you, wake you up, play your music, remind you to take your vitamins and notify you of the due dates for your homework. Of course, hiring an assistant may only be for the rich and famous, but with Alexa, Amazon’s voice assistant, or Siri or Google Assistant, you get to enjoy the comforts of having your own assistant without having to spend a fortune. Consider buying a smart speaker that is Alexa or Google Assistant-enabled to help you get through college:

– Echo Dot (3rd Gen) – Smart speaker with Alexa at $49.99

– Echo Plus (2nd Gen) – Premium sound with built-in smart home hub at $149.99

– JBL Flip 4 Bluetooth Portable Stereo Speaker (Can be activated to enable Siri or Google Assistant) at $99.95

– Bose SoundLink Color Bluetooth Speaker II wit built-in mic for Siri or Google Now at $129.00

Get a TV for your dormroom

After a long day at school, the best way to lighten up is to watch some good shows on TV or play your consoles through your TV. Remember, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Choose from the following TV suggestions for your dorm room:

– TCL 40S325 40 Inch 1080p Smart LED Roku TV at $129.99 (Save 6%)

– Samsung UN43RU7100FXZA UHD 7 Series Smart TV at $327.99 (Save 24%)

– Philips 32PFL4664 Roku TV Certified Renewed at $109.99

– Sony KD43X750F 43-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV at $599.99

Never ever forget to set your alarm

Always remember to set your alarm everyday to never miss your classes.

– Echo Spot – Smart Alarm Clock with Alexa at $129.99

– Wake- Up Light, LBell Alarm Clock 8 Colored Sunrise Simulation & Sleep Aid Feature at $44.99

– Sunrise Alarm Clock Compatible with Alexa / Echo / Google at $39.94

– 4.2″ LED Digital Alarm Clock Radio with FM Radio at $35.99

Get a pair of noise-cancelling headphones

It can be annoying when your roommates have their friends over and you have to study for your exams the next day. The best way to keep your concentration intact is to wear a pair of noise-cancelling headphones. A couple of our favorites include the following:

– Beats Studio3 Wireless Noise Canceling Over-Ear Headphones at $279.95 (Save $70.00)

– Audio-Technica QuietPoint Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones at $195.00

– Bose QuietComfort 35 II Wireless Headphones at $349.00

– Sony WH-CH700N Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones with Alexa Voice Control at $198.00

Ditch those bulky books and get a Kindle

Gone were the days when students have to haul around bulky books. Some have resorted to storing their books and notes on their phones and tablets, while some would rather protect their eyes and have the same reading experience as a real book with their Kindle devices. Kindles are great devices to help you store electronic versions of the books you need for college. The best Kindles currently in stock on Amazon are:

– Kindle Paperwhite – Now Waterproof with 2x the Storage at $129.99

– All-new Kindle – Now with a Built-in Front Light at $89.99

– All-new Kindle Oasis – Now with adjustable warm light at $249.99

Get a tablet

Tablets are perhaps the most conventional way of helping students take down notes without having to waste and keep a lot of paper in their school bags. The latest tablets now offer a lot of functionalities that help promote creativity and productivity. Choose from the following best tablet devices in the market:

– All-New Fire 7 Tablet (7″ display, 16 GB) at $49.99

– Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 32 GB Wifi Tablet at $219.00 (Save $10.99)

– Apple iPad (Wi-Fi, 32GB, Latest Model) at $249.00 (Save $80.00)

– Apple iPad Pro (12.9-inch, Wi-Fi, 256GB, Latest Model) at $1,073.41 (Save $75.59)

Purchase a compact printer for all your school printing needs

Invest in a quality printer that would help you get through your four years in college. Choose one that prints with the finest colors and the best quality of ink.

– Canon TS9120 Wireless All-In-One Printer with Scanner and Copier at $90.00 (Save $109.99)

– HP DeskJet 3755 Compact All-in-One Wireless Printer at $59.89 (Save $20.10)

– Brother Compact Monochrome Laser Printer from $108.00

– HP LaserJet Pro M15w Wireless Laser Printer at $99.00

Good luck on the upcoming school year!

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