Ahead of the curve: Back-to-school essentials you didn’t know you needed
Back-to-school season is here, and with that comes a whirlwind of dorm preparations, textbook orders, syllabus review, and more. Whether you’re committed to being an academic legend this semester or you’re still struggling to get back into the grind-set, there are a few ways you can make the school year a little bit easier.
Best Buy Canada is your one-stop destination for all your back-to-school essentials, from products to services and everything in between. With sweet deals, you can go the extra mile with items from these five categories you may not have considered for back-to-school, but definitely should.
Headphones and speakers
Because how else will you listen to your 20-hour chill lo-fi study beats playlist?
From locking in and getting your work done to drowning out the sounds of your roommates (who uses a blender this late at night?), you’re probably going to spend a lot of time listening to music, and you’ll definitely want a good speaker or pair of headphones to deliver top-notch quality.
Recommendations: JBL Flip 7 Waterproof Bluetooth Wireless Speaker and Sony WH-1000XM6 Over-Ear Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones
Small kitchen appliances
It’s easy to take Mom and Dad’s fully-stocked kitchen for granted — and that includes small appliances, like air fryers, blenders, and coffee machines. Having these appliances for yourself can make meal prep a pinch on long days, saving you the cost of constant takeout.
And do we even need to explain why having a coffee machine is a good idea? Pro-tip: If you have roommates, keep your coffee beans under lock and key. This suggestion may or may not be inspired by true events.
Recommendations: Breville Bambino Espresso Machine, Ninja Blast Max Portable Blender, and Ninja Air Fryer
Printers and office supplies
There’s no worse feeling than rushing to a campus printer right before class, only to find your account doesn’t have enough money, or there’s a lineup, or the printer isn’t working properly.
You can save yourself the time and stress by owning a printer of your own. Sleep well knowing your essay is printed and ready to go for tomorrow’s due date.
Recommendations: HP OfficeJet Pro 8125e Wireless All-In-One Inkjet Printer and Canyon IVY 2 Mini Wireless Photo Printer
Electric transportation
This is a prime example of an upfront cost that saves you tons of money in the long run. With an electric scooter, you can skip the pricey parking pass and navigate campus with ease. That basically means the scooter pays for itself by the second semester.
Plus, scooting instead of walking shaves valuable time off your commute. Only ten minutes to get from class in the science wing to the business building? Easy. Overslept? You still have time. The time you save can be put back into studying. Or catching up on your shows. We aren’t judging.
Recommendation: Segway E2 Plus II Electric Scooter
Laptops and tablets
Okay, maybe it’s not exactly groundbreaking to suggest buying a laptop or tablet during back-to-school season, but we want to emphasize just how important this purchase is. A laptop is never just a laptop. It’s your companion, your sidekick, your partner in crime.
When the alternative is a model so old that it barely loads the internet or it’s pulling all-nighters at the library computers, an affordable yet powerful laptop is the way to go. And don’t forget to consider a tablet this semester to help you take the most accurate notes during those lectures, labs, and tutorials.
Recommendations: Dell Inspiron 15 15.6” Touchscreen Laptop, ASUS Zenbook A14 14″ Copilot+ Laptop, and Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE 10.9″ 128GB Android Tablet
Phones and wireless accessories
Staying in touch with your parents/long-distance partner/high school bestie is so important. Whether you’re dishing on your big life updates or simply enjoying each other’s presence as you study, you deserve a device that’ll give you some much-needed face time at the click of a button.
And if getting out of bed in the morning is a struggle, don’t worry — there’s an alarm clock for that. Use that same device to stream your favourite tunes, and take those aesthetically inspired pictures.
Recommendation: Nothing Phone (3) 512GB, Anker Qi2 MagGo 3-in-1 15W Wireless Charging Station, and Hatch Restore 2 Smart Light Clock
Whether shopping in-store or online, Best Buy Canada makes back-to-school shopping easy, accessible, and affordable for students and families.
Shop amazing deals on the tech you need for school and beyond by visiting a Best Buy location near you.
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