Back to School Tech

Cumberland Connect • August 22, 2023

Thank you for watching our Facebook Live! Below, you will find links to the Back to School tech & tools we covered during the broadcast.

Laptops for Kids

HP Pavilion Laptop 14 – Click to view on Amazon

  • Priced starting at $469
  • Voted Best Overall Laptop for Kids by PCMag

Acer Aspire Vero – Click to view on Amazon

  • Priced starting at $629
  • Voted Best Ultraportable Laptop for Kids by PCMag

Acer Chromebook Spin 514 – Click to view on Amazon

  • Priced starting at $399
  • 2-in-1 laptop (can function as a tablet and laptop)

Laptops for Kids

HP Pavilion Plus 14 – Click to view on Amazon

  • Priced starting at $999
  • Best Overall Value Laptop for Most College Students

Apple MacBook Air – Click to view on Amazon

  • Priced starting at $749 (deal on Amazon right now!)
  • Best Affordable MacBook for students

Microsoft Surface Go 2 – Click to view on Amazon

  • Priced starting at $599
  • Great budget-friendly option

Tools & Apps

Notability App (search on your device’s app store)

  • A notetaking app that lets you draw
  • Great for tablet users who prefer handwriting

Habitica App (search on your device’s app store)

  • Great for building healthy habits, like regular study times, exercise, and more
  • Turns habit-building into a game

Rocketbook – Click to view on Amazon

  • Priced starting around $27
  • A reusable notebook that lets you digitize our notes
  • Using the app, you can scan each page and mark it to be delivered to a variety of apps (email, OneDrive, etc)

Oscaurt Anti-Theft Travel Backpack – Click to view on Amazon

  • Priced starting at $39.99
  • Features plenty of pockets with hard-to-find zippers to deter thieves
  • Waterproof and cut-resistant
  • Features a charger port where you can attach a power bank

KEOLL Portable Power Bank – Click to view on Amazon

  • Priced at $21
  • Best-selling power bank on Amazon
  • Fast-charging compatible with 3 device ports

Alexa Echo Devices – Click to view on Amazon

  • A wide range of devices depending on desired features
  • Price starting at $25 for latest “Echo Pop” model
  • A helpful virtual assistant for music, reminders, to-do’s, and for asking questions

DISCLAIMER: These products are recommendations based off information available online from various platforms. Please check online listings to view the current prices on each item. We do not use affiliate links and do not profit in any way from these product recommendations.

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