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Back-to-school time often reminds us of buying new clothes
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Heading back to class means re-stocking on the essentials, and we aren't talking pen and paper here. The gadgets below are absolute must-haves that will make life for you--and the student in your life--a lot easier, even if it just means your kids aren't hogging your computer.
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In our data-driven society, USB drives |
You can look for the latest state-of-the-art Mac Book |
Save space with a combo television |
Stay in touch! Older kids will certainly need one: they're great to have in case of emergencies! Prepaid plans can help you save money even with the worst talkers. For younger children, look for toy cell phones |
Unplug the student in your life with an array of wireless technology. From wireless mice |
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Every student needs one of these; they always have and they always will. Older students will want to have a graphing calculator |
Record lectures and assemblies for future reference with a voice recorder. This may be one of the best study tools |
Textbooks are in no danger of being replaced in the digital age, but that doesn't mean you can't take advantage of light weight, portable e-book |
With so many MP3 players |
Take the worry out of waking your child up in the mornings. Look for clocks that always keep the correct time and never need setting. Finding an alarm clock with an MP3 player dock |
It's tempting to go crazy at the start of the school term and pick up a load of shiny new electronics for the student in your life. There are sales everywhere, and you can usually pick up a few items bundled together. But thrifty parents and students know, the real trick to buying gadgets during the back to school frenzy is avoiding the stuff you don't need. A digital calculator isn't the most essential tool for your five year old, to start. Consult the school's supply list and class syllabi for possible technological requirements--a class that requires presentations will almost certainly require an up-to-date computer, while a music class may require a new iPod. You should also keep it age appropriate--your Sixth form student probably doesn't need a learning laptop.
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ByteStor 8GB USB High Speed "Dataferry" Flash Drive USB 2.0 compliant with 10-year data retention. You probably won't use it for that long, but it's good to know it will last. |
Creative Labs EP-630 Noise Isolating Earphones (Eco Packaging) Tune out all the white noise around you and focus on your studies with these noise cancelling head phones. |
A wireless mouse that offers an ergonomic grip and reliable, smooth control that's energy efficient. |
Epson Stylus SX515W High-Speed All-in-One Printer with Individual Inks and Wi-Fi A Wi-fi ready multi-function printer that copies and prints anything, even photos. |
Using the specialized paper included, you or your student can take notes with this 2GB smart pen and transfer them to your computer. |
