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4 AFFORDABLE Back to School Tech Must Haves

We JUST finished our Back to School shopping!  We wanted to make sure we sent the kids back to school with some much needed high tech gadgets. However, we have 4 kids so we watch our dollars carefully and look for quality, affordable tech essentials. 

 We're still in the market for a couple of new laptops so more on that search later.  For now, here are 4 of our Back to School tech must haves that won't break the bank. Affordable is a must.  By affordable I mean $50 and under and all of these items come in at under $50.  Quality.  It's got to be a name we trust.  There are a lot of products out there but some are definitely "You get what you pay for".  All of these items are kid-tested and mom-approved for school aged kids to college students.  

 Here you have it.  Our list of 4 back to school tech must haves.  Drum roll please.

 Wireless Mouse
There are a few on the market but Logitech has been our mouse of choice for years now and the new Logitech MX Anywhere mouse glides easily across any surface and it’s Bluetooth compatible.  The ergonomic shape is perfect for long hours spent online researching for that term paper.  Plus, any Logitech product under $50 definitely gets the top of our list.

Memory 
The “Mom” in me knows he could use this memory stick to record college lectures without bogging down his memory but the “Mom” me know my kid will use the SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick to share selfies and music with his friends. The SanDisk Connect Wireless 32 GB Stick is only $24.99. Wireless = no cords to worry about and you can even queue the app to auto backup pics and videos. 
Tablet
When it comes to reliable, inexpensive tablets the Kindle Fire is one of my personal faves. The Fire tablet is a great gift for college students. Wifi. HD. Tons of apps. Books. Movies. Notepad. Music. If you didn't snag the multi-pack deal on Amazon Deal Days, don't worry.  The Fire, priced around $50, makes it one of the more reliable and AFFORDABLE tablets on the market. Oh and the Fire is available in a wide range of colors sure to match school colors. #JusSayin

Notebook
You have to have a notebook but forget the pen and paper, the Rocketbook Everlast is our favorite smart notebook. The stylus “writes” like a pen notes can be easily uploaded and stored online. When you’re finished, erase and start again. I didn't think I would like this product when I first tried it.  However, I love it.  It's super easy to use and perfect for writing, drawing and the files transfer with ease.  Priced around $30 and available at Target, Walmart, Staples, Office Depot and more, the Rocketbook is available just about everywhere.
There you have it.  Our top 4 affordable Back to School tech must haves.  What are some of your tech must haves?  Do you currently use any of these products? 
What are some tech must haves on your Back to School list?

Comments

Masshole Mommy said…
My kids each have a Kindle Fire, but here the schools assign each kid a tablet that they use for the day at school (it's left at school), so they use their Fires for fun stuff.
August 14, 2018 at 5:41 AM
Tomi C said…
I'm seeing more and more schools using tablets in the classroom also.
August 14, 2018 at 5:47 AM
Lisa said…
These are all great ideas! We need a new mouse and my youngest daughter is craving for her own tablet.
August 14, 2018 at 6:16 AM
candy said…
Tablets are becoming more and more common place in schools I have noticed. All of these are great items to pick up while on sale for the back to school days.
August 14, 2018 at 7:41 AM
Glenda Cates said…
I still have so much to do before school begins including getting my Computer fixed and a new table for my son and I. As well as a Mouse for his computer and I will check into the one you mentioned.
August 14, 2018 at 8:45 AM
Sarah Bailey said…
These are some great ideas, I am with you on a mouse - I think having one is so much better than relying on the inbuilt pad.
August 14, 2018 at 12:22 PM
Nikki said…
I love Logitech products. I have their mouse and keyboard combo right now. I do need a new keyboard, but this one has taken a real beating (literally, since I practically beat the keys, lol) and really stood up to it!
August 14, 2018 at 12:29 PM
SimplyTasheena said…
These are all wonderful ideas. A wireless mouse is a must-have. It really makes using my computer a better experience.
August 14, 2018 at 12:42 PM
AiringMyLaundry said…
Yup, we have a lot of these! Tablets come in handy for school, as well as the USB storage. You can easily save papers that way.
August 14, 2018 at 1:46 PM
Ave said…
We love Logitech products! They are super affordable and a great quality. I wish I had had the Rocketbook Everlast when I was in university!
August 14, 2018 at 2:41 PM
Heather said…
$50 bucks and under is very affordable! Thankfully our kids don't need that many high tech items at their age though.
August 14, 2018 at 4:35 PM
Ashley @Irishred02 said…
Thank goodness we are a tech family. I think the kids need more and more every year.
August 14, 2018 at 5:33 PM
Pam said…
I have been thinking about getting a Kindle Fire to read on. I love reading but lugging books around is hard, bulky, and heavy.
August 14, 2018 at 7:00 PM
bridezilla said…
I want that notebook! It sounds awesome!
August 14, 2018 at 8:29 PM
Unknown said…
Those are some great tips, tablets nowadays are often used in class. Though that Rocketbook Everlast sound very interesting.
August 15, 2018 at 6:16 AM
Unknown said…
These are all fabulous items to have on hand when going back to school. I swear by my optical mouse and memory stick. A tablet is handy to carry around, and I usually take notes with a notebook!
August 15, 2018 at 7:10 AM
Cassie Tucker said…
I completely agree that storage space is a must for going back to school, whether high school or college. I can also get behind having to have a wired mouse, I'm currently using a wired mouse on my computer at home and sometimes that cord is the bane of my existence.
August 15, 2018 at 8:11 AM
ricci said…
These all sound like great back to school must haves! Is it weird I'm glad I'm still not in school because it would be so hard to keep up with all the technology!!
August 15, 2018 at 11:43 AM
Chubskulit Rose said…
Our kids go back to school this Friday. We bought them some the ones on your list.
August 15, 2018 at 12:34 PM
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