Technology can make going back to school much easier. If, in addition to new books and pencils in your backpack (or your children’s), you add technological gadgets that help you study and be more productive, it will be easier for you to get through the September slope.
Writing with ink is not the same as writing with an electronic pen, nor is studying with the help of a smart whiteboard to take notes or putting a smart light bulb on your desk lamp, which will make the difference when it comes to spending hours on work and homework.
If you don’t know how technology can help you return to the classroom, in this article you will find several devices that will allow you to learn in a comfortable and practical way.
Best gadgets for going back to school
The gadgets on this list will help you improve your performance by making your daily school tasks easier or helping you achieve better academic performance:
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
With this Amazon Kindle you will have more than 2 million books and audiobooks at your disposal, which is perfect for having a virtual library with all the texts you need for your classes.
It has a 6.8-inch screen and, as it works with natural light, you can read for hours without getting tired. It is water and dust resistant and costs 150 euros.
Rocketbook Multi-Subject
It is a smart notebook that has the ability to store what you write on your mobile phone through the Rocketbook app. Thanks to this, you will have a backup of the notes you take in class, and you will have them immediately digitalized to share them through messaging apps, email, cloud services, etc. The cost of this notebook is 45 euros.
Apple iPad (10th Generation)
This Apple tablet features a 10.9-inch display with Retina technology and an A14 Bionic processor inside. Because it is compatible with the Apple Pencil, the tablet is ideal for drawing, creating plans, taking notes and more. In addition, due to the power of the chipset, it will be able to run any game, app and program without any problems. It costs 500 euros.
SanDisk 1TB Portable SSD
With this SSD you will get a data transfer speed of 800 MB/s, which will make it easier for you to move very heavy content such as videos, thousands of photos, video games, files, etc. from one place to another. In addition, with its 1 TB storage capacity you will be able to save a large amount of data. Its price is 100 euros.
Livescribe Echo 2 Smartpen
Livescribe is a smart pen compatible with Android and iOS. You can use it to take notes and draw on your mobile, tablet and computer with a touch screen. The pen has several pressure points that will allow you to write naturally. It also includes a recording function designed to record what the teacher dictates in class. The cost of the device is 120 euros.
Anker Space One Headphones
These Anker headphones are compatible with Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS, meaning that their features will be available without limitations on any of these operating systems. With these headphones you will have noise cancellation (ideal for studying), Hi-Res playback, and 40 hours of battery life with the ANC activated. The price is 100 euros.
Anker Power Bank (PowerCore 10K)
A power bank that will come in handy when you have to spend a lot of time away from home. Here you will have the support of three ports: USB-A, micro-USB and USB-C. It has a capacity of 10,000 mAh and has PowerIQ and VoltageBoost to guarantee a fast charge to any device, such as mobile phones, tablets, computers and more. Its price is 30 euros.
UGREEN USB 3.0 Hub
This device is used to add more USB ports, which will be useful for connecting various peripherals to your computer without saturating the ports. Here you will have four extra USB 3.0 ports at your disposal that have a transfer speed of 5 Gbps and are compatible with Linux, Windows, macOS and Chrome OS. The cost is 10 euros.
KYY Portable Monitor
A portable monitor designed to expand your workspace anywhere due to its small size. It has a 15.6-inch panel with Full HD resolution and has three ports: two USB-C and one HDMI. It weighs 770 grams, is 7 mm thick and can be connected to mobile phones, computers, tablets and consoles. This monitor costs 130 euros.
Philips Hue A21 Bulbs
We close with the Philips smart bulbs that will allow you to configure the ideal lighting for your study room. Through the Hue app, you can control the intensity of the brightness, the color and the type of lighting you want (ambient, solid color, cool tone…). You can also set up various routines so that the light changes depending on the time. Each Philips Hue A21 bulb costs 65 euros.
