{"id":10308,"date":"2016-09-15T15:00:08","date_gmt":"2016-09-15T19:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/?p=10308"},"modified":"2025-11-03T12:08:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T17:08:18","slug":"11-must-have-back-to-school-gadgets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/11-must-have-back-to-school-gadgets\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Must-Have Back-to-School Gadgets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re just starting high school or about to graduate college, our list of essential gear for students will ensure that you have a productive\u2014and fun\u2014school year.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10309\" src=\"https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"SchoolGadgets1\" width=\"595\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets1.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"title\"><strong>New school year, new school gear<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>With classes back in session (or about to begin), hopefully you already have everything from your back-to-school list. Laptop? Check. The perfect bag for said laptop? Check. Schedule and text books? Check and check. Though your laptop and books are, of course, your school lifeline, there are some other gadgets you can add to your list to make your life easier. From practical picks (mice, keyboards, hard drives) to streaming sticks (hey, it\u2019s all about that work\/life balance!), our gear guide is full of recommendations designed to aid you in all the demands of student life.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10310\" src=\"https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets2.jpg\" alt=\"SchoolGadgets2\" width=\"576\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets2.jpg 400w, https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets2-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"title\"><strong>Logitech K480 Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Your standard laptop keyboard is fine, but a wireless Bluetooth keyboard that you can sync with your mobile devices might be more comfortable for serious study work.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.logitech.com\/en-us\/product\/multi-device-keyboard-k480?crid=27\">Logitech\u2019s K480<\/a> ($50 MSRP, $30 on Amazon) can be connected to three devices at once on any platform\u2014Mac, PC, iOS, or Android\u2014with familiar shortcut keys for all. It also has a handy groove at the top to prop up your phone or tablet.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10311\" src=\"https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets3.png\" alt=\"SchoolGadgets3\" width=\"565\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets3.png 400w, https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets3-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 565px) 100vw, 565px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"title\"><strong>Logitech MX Master<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Your laptop\u2019s trackpad, however, is not going to cut it for extended use\u2014you\u2019ll be much more comfortable with a mouse. The MX Master\u00a0($100 MSRP, $70 on Amazon), also by Logitech, has customizable buttons, supports trackpad gestures, and is comfortable to use. It\u2019s a wireless mouse; pick between Bluetooth or 2.4GHz radio frequency to connect.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10312\" src=\"https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets4.jpg\" alt=\"SchoolGadgets4\" width=\"575\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets4.jpg 400w, https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets4-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"title\"><strong>Bose QuietComfort 35 wireless headphones<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>A good pair of noise-cancelling headphones is a must\u2014something to block out roommates (If you have them) or excess library\/coffee shop sounds as you\u2019re cranking out your midterm paper. Bose\u2019s QuietComfort 35\u00a0($349.95 MSRP, same price onAmazon)\u00a0is a pricey pair, but worth it\u2014they\u2019re wireless, so they won\u2019t get in the way as you\u2019re moving about. There\u2019s no way to disable the noise-cancelling feature, but that\u2019s okay\u2014they run for 20 hours on a single charge. While the audio quality varies, the noise-cancelling feature is second to none.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10313\" src=\"https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"SchoolGadgets5\" width=\"597\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets5.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"title\"><strong>Altec Lansing Mini Life Jacket 3<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>You\u2019ll want a great-sounding Bluetooth speaker, but one that\u2019s easy to schlep around from party to party, and one that won\u2019t die if it gets into an accident with a red cup.Altec Lansing\u2019s Mini Life Jacket 3\u00a0($100 MSRP, same price on Best Buy) has a rugged exterior that\u2019s also waterproof\u2014it can survive a dunk for up to 30 minutes\u2014so it\u2019s up for the challenge. We were impressed with its good fidelity and sound quality, and loved that it comes with a hardware kit for you to mount the speaker on your bike as you cruise around campus. And at $100, it\u2019s priced for students, too.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10314\" src=\"https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets6.png\" alt=\"SchoolGadgets6\" width=\"579\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets6.png 400w, https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets6-300x201.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"title\"><strong>Seagate Backup Plus Slim Portable<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>A hard drive may not be the most exciting thing on our list, but it\u2019s the most practical\u2014you\u2019ll need something to back up your hard work just in case your laptop crashes.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.seagate.com\/consumer\/backup\/backup-plus\/?cmpid=friendly-_-backup-plus-slim\">Seagate\u2019s Backup Plus Slim Portable<\/a>\u00a0($50 to $90 MSRP, same price on Amazon) will do just that. It\u2019s compact, comes in a variety of capacities, and is available in four different colors and finishes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10316\" src=\"https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets7.jpg\" alt=\"SchoolGadgets7\" width=\"573\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets7.jpg 400w, https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets7-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"title\"><strong>Fitbit Alta<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>A smartwatch or fitness tracker is a must-have for maintaining your work-study balance. If you\u2019re looking for a device that handles your push notifications, reminders, and more, then go with an all-around smartwatch that\u2019s an extension of your phone. For iPhone users, that\u2019s easy\u2014go with the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/2917797\/apple-watch-review-beautiful-form-frustrating-function.html\">Apple Watch<\/a> ($299 MSRP and up, available at the Apple Store). For Android users, we like the Huawei Watch\u00a0($350 MSRP and up, $299 and up on <span class=\"productLink\" data-productid=\"1435634\">Amazon<\/span>) for its style, features, and customizable options.<\/p>\n<p>If it\u2019s just the fitness stuff you\u2019re after, you can\u2019t go wrong with the Fitbit Alta ($129.95 MSRP, $119 on Amazon). This sleek activity tracker monitors your workouts, steps, and sleep automatically, and pairs it all within the Fitbit app on your phone (it\u2019s compatible with both iOS and Android phones) so that you can keep an eye on your habits. Reminding yourself to stay active in between study sessions has never been so easy.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10317\" src=\"https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets8-1024x579.jpg\" alt=\"SchoolGadgets8\" width=\"578\" height=\"327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets8-1024x579.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets8-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets8-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets8.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 578px) 100vw, 578px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"title\"><strong>Livescribe 3<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Spend one lecture with the\u00a0Livescribe 3 Smartpen\u00a0($150 MSRP, $138.84 on Amazon) and corresponding app for your smartphone, and you\u2019ll never want to go back to a regular old Bic. As you write in the Livescribe\u2019s specialty notebooks, the smartpen sends a digital copy of your hand-written notes to your phone via Bluetooth, so you can access them at any time. It can also record audio notes through the Livescribe app on your smartphone, which get linked to your hand-written notes. When reviewing notes later, tap any word to hear what your professor was saying at that moment.\u00a0If you\u2019ve left yourself a doodle, abbreviation, or mnemonic device, tapping that word will bring you right back to the lecture. The pen itself can last 14 hours on a single charge.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10318\" src=\"https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets9.jpg\" alt=\"SchoolGadgets9\" width=\"579\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets9.jpg 400w, https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets9-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"title\"><strong>Roku Streaming Stick<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Your dorm may include a cable hookup for your TV, but it won\u2019t play well with your Netflix subscription. The solution? Roku\u2019s Streaming Stick ($50 MSRP, $39.01 onAmazon) a thumb-sized device that plugs into your TV or monitor\u2019s HDMI port that streams web-based content\u2014Netflix, Hulu, HBO Now, and more. It\u2019s fast, has a dedicated remote, and is compatible with most of the major streaming content players.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10319\" src=\"https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets10-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"SchoolGadgets10\" width=\"595\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets10-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets10-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets10-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets10.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"title\"><strong>OtterBox Universe Case System<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Some school days, you never know what kind of gear you\u2019ll need. Will your smartphone make it through the day without needing a recharge? Will you want to snap a picture of something being presented during lecture?\u00a0What if you need to quickly transfer a file to a classmate?<\/p>\n<p>OtterBox\u2019s Universe Case System ($49.95 MSRP for the base, modules are extra; $44.95 on Amazon) has extra add-ons that can help you do all of those things. This system consists of various accessory modules that you can attach to your iPhone via its protective case\u2014so you can snap on a battery pack ($50 on <span class=\"productLink\" data-productid=\"1435629\">Amazon<\/span>), a flash drive (64GB for $60 on <span class=\"productLink\" data-productid=\"1435630\">Amazon<\/span>), a tripod ($30 on <span class=\"productLink\" data-productid=\"1435631\">Amazon<\/span>), and more in a pinch.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10320\" src=\"https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets11-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"SchoolGadgets11\" width=\"593\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets11-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets11-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets11-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets11.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 593px) 100vw, 593px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"title\"><strong>Anker PowerCore 20100<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>A one-device battery pack might not cut it\u2014you may want a dedicated battery pack for a long school day, to power up your tablet or other gear besides your phone. Anker\u2019s PowerCore 20100 ($80 MSRP, $43 on Amazon) is small, light, and powerful, with two USB ports to charge two devices at once. Its whopping 20,000mAh battery can charge your phone seven times, or your iPad mini (or other small tablet) twice.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10321\" src=\"https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets12-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"SchoolGadgets12\" width=\"584\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets12-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets12-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/SchoolGadgets12.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"title\"><strong>Stir Kinetic Desk M1<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Standing desks are still having a moment in the health-tech spotlight, so if you\u2019re considering a splurge on a new desk setup, dream big with Stir\u2019s Kinetic Desk M1\u00a0($2,990 MSRP, same price on Amazon). This smart desk is a well-built, comfortable workstation that smoothly adjusts between sitting and standing positions set to your preferences. You can tell the desk how often you\u2019d like to stand up, and it will gently \u201cnudge\u201d you into your standing position by slightly raising up to coax you to move. The future is here, and this desk is proof.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t have an extra $3,000 lying around? 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