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Back to school gift guide: essential tech gear every student should be using

It’s time to head back to school, so you’ll want to be sure you’ve got the latest gear to start the school year off right. We’ve already rounded up the best Apple gear at 9to5Mac and you can always count on 9to5Google for the latest Android news and gear. Of course, at 9to5Toys we’re focused on bringing you the best deals on the web each day but today we’re focused on our favorite electronics, toys and deals to get the school year started.

Cord Tacos and CableDrops to keep all those wires organized while you’re at it.

Of course, while you’re out going from class-to-class or working out, you’ll want a solid pair of headphones. Our readers are big fans of the Beats Powerbeats 2 in-ears.

4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,000+ reviews, the HYDRA sells for $49.95 Prime shipped.

If you’re just looking to rock out in your shower, the most variants selling for $10-$11 Prime shipped.

highly rated. If your looking for inexpensive and powerful this is the machine to get.

Belkin’s SurgePlus 6-outlet/dual USB surge protector for $24.49 Prime shipped.

Bonus tip! Use these cost you just $4.99 Prime shipped (add-on).

Group projects and presentations are bad enough, don’t make them more painful by wasting time emailing documents back and forth. going with at least the 64GB variant for $59.99 shipped so you have plenty of room for HD videos and photos.

as low as $100!), they are active speakers with built-in Bluetooth streaming so they will work with all your mobile devices and Mac right out of the box. For portable audio heads, you’re going to want to checkout a nice DAC for on-the-go listening. FiiO’s Prime shipped is a great place to start and will certainly improve the quality of whatever headphones you’ll be using this year.

Next up, we can’t be studying or in class at all times, and sometimes those iOS games just don’t cut it. Great for travel or in-between classes, Mario Kart to Super Mario 3D Land, you really can’t go wrong.

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Trevor Daugherty is the Senior Editor of 9to5Toys. Since joining in 2014, he’s specialized in product reviews, exclusive discounts and 9to5’s New Toy of the Day. Contact him direct at [email protected].


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