You can never be too
early when it comes to preparing for back to school, especially if you're on a
tight budget. Nowadays, students particularly in college, need to be armed with
various tech products, which is why a laptop alone is not enough. These tech
products can range from external monitors to help make writing easier to
portable chargers to help their devices all powered up throughout the day and
night.
So if you're currently
on the lookout for the perfect tech you'll find most useful for your study
needs, check out this short list for some ideas.
Logitech M510 Wireless Mouse
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Because of the
M510's comfortable grip and customizable side buttons, it is a favorite
sub-$20 mouse. The sleek mouse has a dedicated slot for its receiver and it
can be turned on/off to preserve its two AA batteries. Power users can also
use Logitech's SetPoint software to further customize the feel of the M510.
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Asus ZenBook UX330UA
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College students
consider the Asus ZenBook UX330UA as their top laptop choice. This 2.7-pound
laptop gives a solid performance in a lightweight design at an affordable
price. It's battery can last up to 10 hours, which means it'll take you from
your afternoon class to your evening Netflix binge without the need for a
recharge. This configuration packs a 13.3-inch, 1080p LCD, 2.5GHz Core
i5-7200U processor, 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD.
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Canon TS6020 Wireless AIO Printer
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For those times you
can't print from your college campus, the Canon TS6020 All-in-One Inkjet
Printer offers more than enough machine for your needs. This compact printer
can copy, scan, print business cards and even churn out beautiful photos on
glossy paper. It uses a five-ink system to deliver the most vivid prints
possible, and it even offers fast two-sided printing.
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Jackery Titan 20,100 mAh Charger
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An external battery
charger is a necessity for every student, and no gadget can save you from the
red bar of death like the 20,100 mAh Jackery Titan. It features dual 5V/3.4A
fast-charging ports that can identify your device and charge it at its
highest speed. Its aluminum exterior helps it blend in with your other
gadgets. And it also comes with a micro USB cable.
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Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet
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Budget tablets are a
dime a dozen these days, but the 2017 Amazon Fire HD 8 is in a league of its
own. The no-frills tablet features a quad-core 1.3GHz processor, 1.5GB of RAM
and an impressive 11-hour battery. It also features Amazon's digital assistant,
Alexa, so you can play your favorite music, receive news update, or control
other smart-home gadgets straight from your tablet.
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Satechi Type-C USB 3 Combo Hub
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Many of today's
ultra-slim laptops can be stingy when it comes to ports. That's where the
Satechi Type-C USB 3-in-1 Combo Hub comes in handy. It connects to a single
USB Type-C port and expands it with three USB Type-A 3.1 ports, an SD card
slot, and a microSD card slot. This stylish hub comes in Gunmetal, Gold or
Silver.
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Toshiba Canvio Connect II 1TB Hard Drive
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Whether you need
more storage space for media files or you want to share large projects with
your classmates, you'll need a USB hard drive. This Mac- and PC- friendly
drive combines good looks with great performance.
At 0.36 pounds, it's
also one of the lighter drives out there. It's available in red, blue, or
black, and features rubber feet that help elevate and secure the drive on
whatever surface it is placed.
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