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It’s that time again! The kids (or maybe you?) are headed back to school, and that means they’ll need the proper gear. Here’s a round-up of some of our favorite back to school supplies.
Mophie Powerstation Plus XL
Don’t even think about sending your favorite iOS-using student back to school without an excellent battery pack! The mophie powerstation plus XL packs 10,000mAh; it has a built-in Lightning cable for charging, and it charges with a lightning cable. If you have a Qi-enabled charger, you can lay the mophie on the charger to top-off its battery. No need to fumble with extra cables, since it has the built-in Lightning charger, but if you need to share with a friend who uses Android, they can hook their cable into the USB port. The mophie powerstation plus XL sells for $99.95, and it is available in 4 colors.
Honor View10
Send your favorite student back to school with an Honor View10; it rocks an AI-powered dual-lens camera, 5.99-inch FullView Display, and the Huawei Kirin 970 chipset, and it is now on sale for the Back to School season. The device, which garnered nine “Best Smartphone of CES 2018” awards and boasts a built-in NPU (neural-network processing unit), AI-powered features, 6GB RAM, and 3,750 mAh battery, is feature packed and disruptively priced for this upcoming school year.
You can get it for $70 off — just $429 from now until September 2nd. Look for it at HiHonor, Amazon, and Newegg.
TYLT Block Party
Dorm rooms are cramped, so convergent devices are perfect. The attractive and compact TYLT Block Party puts out powerful sound, and it has four built-in device chargers to take advantage of the 20,000mAh battery in its base. The TYLT Block Party retails for $129.99.
Anker PowerPort II PD
Ankers PowerPort II PD is a great wall charger to give to your favorite student that allows you to charge up your device via USB-C or the additional USB port beneath it. This is perfect for charging your MacBook Pro or USB-c enabled device on the go, as well as your smartphone. Available for $29.99 you can purchase the PowerPort II on Amazon.
ShutterGrip
The ShutterGrip by JustMobile is a great way to take photos on the go without always having to find the proper angle to snap your shot. Compatible with iOS and Android, the ergonomic camera shutter connects via Bluetooth so you can always capture that perfect picture without worrying about it being blurry or having a finger in the image.
Nightingale Smart Home Sleep System
The Nightingale Smart Home Sleep System is perfect for noisy dorms! Placing one or two of these in your student’s dorm room will masks noises that keep them from being able to sleep by using customized sound blankets that they’ll control from its app. The built-in plugs on the front will allow full access to the wall charger for other devices. If your student is a light sleeper, someone who is easily kept awake by outside noises at night, or someone who sleeps with a partner who lightly snores, or if noises in other rooms keep them from being able to settle in and conk out, the Nightingale can help! The Nightingale Smart Home Sleep System retails for $149 for the Standard Edition (one unit) and $249 for the Premium Edition (two units).
SBode Bluetooth Speaker
One thing about living in a dorm room is lack of space for actual audio equipment. But these days, a really good Bluetooth speaker might do the job. The SBode Bluetooth speaker is not only bringing the bass, but it also offers over six hours of battery life, water-resistant, and small enough to toss in a backpack with ease. Available for $35 on check out SBode’s site for more information.
Cycle Torch Shark 55R Bike Light
If your student is going to be riding a bike on campus, make sure they have the Cycle Torch Shark 55R Bike light. It’s compact, has a long battery life, is easy to attach, it comes with a rear light, and it is rechargeable. Best of all, it’s only $39.99.
Anker Spirit X Headphones
The Spirit X Bluetooth headphones by Anker are a personal favorite pair of headphones for the gym or walking around campus. They cost less than $50, feature IPX7 sweat guard technology, and come with Bluetooth 5.0 for great connectivity to any device that you chose, and feature a 12-hour battery life to get you through that grueling walk from class to class.
Hitcase iPhone X waterproof Case
Hitcase makes some of the best waterproof and drop-proof iPhone cases on the market today. There are three models of Hitcase: The Hitcase Pro, Hitcase Shield Link and the Hitcase Crio, all having their own special features to make the iPhone X not only protected from the elements, but giving your device the ability to float in water courtesy of a companion band, or multiple lenses so you can take various shots with your camera. Starting at $29.99 for the Crio, and going up to $99.99 for the Pro, you can find more information about the Hitcase collection today.
Loop Earplugs
College means football games, concerts, and other loud events. Help your favorite student protect their hearing with a set of Loop Earplugs Acoustic Filters. They come with a small protective pouch to keep them safe when not in use, and when inserted, they lower the volume by 20dB so that your student can enjoy the event longer without hurting their hearing. Loop Earplugs come in plenty of fashion-forward colors and they retail for $29.99
Lifeproof Nuud for iPad
Lifeproof may be known for protecting your iPhone as well, but currently, Lifeproof is hands down the best waterproof iPad Pro case on the market. With unmatched drop protection, this is what every student needs to place on their device this fall. Available for the 9.7-inch, 10.5-inch as well as the 12.9-inch iPad, you get a protective solution to carrying your iPad where-ever you go. At $129.99 for the 12.9-inch, it’s not the cheapest case you’ll find on the market, but Lifeproof is hands down the last one you’ll need. Plus you get what you pay for.
Bowers & Wilkins PX Adaptive Noise Canceling Headphones
Whether traveling or sitting in their dorm, your favorite student is going to need a great set of headphones. The Bowers & Wilkins PX Adaptive Noise Canceling Headphones have adaptive noise canceling, 22 hours battery life, and intuitive commands. They are very comfortable, but most importantly — they deliver excellent sound. The Bowers & Wilkins PX Adaptive Noise Canceling Headphones retail for $399.
Hex Grid Collection Gym Duffle Bag
Regardless if you are an athlete or not, a gym bag can double as not only a form of traveling with all of your gear, but a solution to everyday carry. With private storage for a 13-15″ MacBook Pro, the pockets are padded for protection. If you do decide to hit the gym though, there’s a clean clothes pocket, a cash pocket, and even a nice storage area for your smelly shoes. The 42L bag will set you back $149.95 and is available in Olive or Nylon Black.
Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga X1
Ready for taking notes and typing up term papers, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga is a versatile and powerful laptop that will get your student through college and beyond. The X1 Yogas is light yet sturdy; it has a bright display with a built-in rechargeable pen. It has plenty of ports, and you can use it as a laptop, tablet, or in tent mode for presentations. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Convertible Laptop starts at $1503.90.
Motiv Ring Fitness Tracker
If your student likes to keep track of their steps and sleep, they will love the Motive Ring. It’s small, smart, and unobtrusive. The battery lasts for about 3 days (sometimes longer), and the package includes two chargers — one to use in the dorm and one to keep at home or bring with you on the go. The Motiv Ring retails for $199.
TigerLight D.A.D. 2 Defense Alert Device
Walking home from a frat party or the library can be alone can be dangerous; send your student back to school with the TigerLight D.A.D. 2 Defense Alert Device. It’s a flashlight with a built-in non-lethal pepper spray, but it also has an extra trick: “When you have the app installed on your Android or iOS device, pressing the spray button partially until it clicks will send an alert only; pressing it all the way will release the spray and send out an alert to anyone else with a D.A.D. device (within a mile radius) or the people you’ve specified on your contact list — even if they are across the country or around the world.” The D.A.D. 2 Defense Alert Device retails for $129.99.
Every student deserves a good printer. If you’re not a fan of paying to print, get yourself the Cannon PIXMA TS9521C. This PIXMA printer is the first from Canon to allow integration with Amazon Alexa, so you can say commands like “Alexa, print a coloring page”. Also great for crafting, the PIXMA TS9521C has 45 built-in printable patterns, so you can create everything from photos for friends, to greeting cards to send back home for the holidays. You can find out more information by heading to Canon directly.
PowerShot SX740 HS Digital Camera
Capturing those golden moments liek the first day of school, homecomings, field trips and more, you may want to invest in a great camera for the new school year, and Canon’s Powershot SX740 HS is at the top of our list for point and shoot digital cameras. Featuring a 40X optical Zoom, and built in Optical Image Stabilizer, all of your images come up sharp and steady regardless of how close you are to the image. But if you want to capture that moment in motion, the SX740 also features 4k video capabilities, so you can create your own time-lapse videos all in 4k. Equipped with WiFi and Bluetooth, you can easily transfer your media to any compatible smart device using the Camera Connect app.