It’s only July, but it’s never too early to start thinking about what students will be taking back with them to college! With full understanding that college students aren’t the world’s wealthiest demographic, there are some very affordable tech devices on the market.
Take a look at some of the cool options out there that are not going to break the bank and will keep you up with all the latest trends in technology this coming school year.
1. Pebble Smartwatch: Over the past year or so, smartwatches have become quite the trend nationwide among all ages. However, to this point there have not been many options that are both trendy and affordable. That story has completely changed with the Pebble Smartwatch! Listed at just $79.99 this watch is completely compatible with both Android and iOS devices. The watch is fully capable to receive/send text messages, calls, etc. The rumored battery life is estimated to be between 4-7 days before needing to be re-charged. Here’s the big catch for college students... if you have a verifiable .edu email address you are eligible for a $20 discount making the price of the Smartwatch only $59! 1
2. JOBY GorillaPod Hybrid Tripod: By just reading the name of this product you are probably just about as confused as you can be. But hold on! As a college student many times you are required to put together video projects for classes. That’s where this product comes in. The GorillaPod Hybrid Tripod is a flexible smartphone stand for where you can set your phone at either portrait or landscape mode! This tripod has individual moveable joints on all three legs, allowing you to position the stand however is needed. You can get this product for only $59.95!
3. WD My Passport Ultra 1TB External Hard Drive: Every student can agree that the absolute nightmare to beat all nightmares would be to lose all your notes, papers, and study materials on your laptop right before a final exam! It makes me cringe just thinking of it. But luckily, with this product you can save all of these crucial materials on a completely external hard drive that would serve as an essential backup to your work. Containing 1 TB of data capacity, the My Passport Ultra only requires a USB hookup to transfer your files. For only $59, this product might be worth the cost in order to ensure the headache later!
4. Mr. Coffee® Smart Optimal BrewTM: Now this gadget is a little more on the pricy side but not unreasonable at $99.99, but is well worth the investment! This coffeemaker works directly with your smartphone to schedule out or adjust brew times to fit around your schedule. Using different apps on your smartphone, you can make sure that you have some brew ready by the time you wake up in the morning or by the time you get back from the library later in the evening. Either way, this is an awesome device that is perfect for the busy lives of college students!
All of the above ideas are great gadget options for any college student entering into school this fall! If you’re looking for extra protection on your gadgets or personal property going into next year, NSSI can help you out! We provide College Student Property Insurance for a number of items including electronic devices, clothing, computers, musical instruments, and more! We provide protection from financial loss against: theft, fire, natural disasters, vandalism, accidental damage, and power surge from lightning strike. Don’t wait any longer! Get a quote and learn more here.
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