Back-to-School necessities have come a long way since the days of just needing a handful of ballpoint pens, number two pencils, and some composition books. Fortunately, BehindTheBuy.com’s senior editor – David Gregg is back with his scholarly shopping suggestions to help save you time and money.
Office Depot and OfficeMax Stores
Office Depot and OfficeMax stores provided us with a selection of their must-have gear and school supplies to help you and your entire family plan, shop and save for the 2016 back-to-school season!
Their exclusive DiVoga collection of quality notebooks, binders, and more will allow your kids to make a cool style statement! The unique designs include the 80’s and 90’s inspired “Sweet Smarts” and the “Whimsical Wonder” metallic finished and pastel colored options. Everything in the DiVoga line is priced under $10, with most around the $5-$8 range.
They also have a full assortment of backpacks too! Including popular brands like the colorful Kenneth Cole kaleidoscope-themed pack. All backpacks are 30% off through the entire back-to-school shopping season.season.0’Sinspired “Sweet Smarts” and the “Whimsical Wonder” metallic finished and pastel colored options. Everything in the DiVoga line is priced under $10, with most around the $5-$8 range. They also have a full assortment of backpacks too! Including popular brands like the colorful Kenneth Cole kaleidoscope-themed pack. All backpacks are 30% off through the entire back-to-school shopping season.
You can find all of these affordable and stylish back-to-school supplies and more by visiting Office Depot and OfficeMax stores or online at OfficeDepot.com/school.
Acer Aspire R 15
The R 15 is for anyone who doesn’t want to give up a traditional notebook design but wants more options and flexibility. From working on school projects to viewing educational videos to taking notes, its 4 modes make it easy to use the screen in multiple ways. Additionally, its 360-degree hinge design provides both flexibility and strength and makes it easy to move between the 4 modes.
The R 15 is a high-performance notebook with the latest Intel Core processors, Windows 10, ample memory and 1TB of storage for all of your movies, photos, apps and files.
It includes powerful entertainment features: a narrow bezel design provides more screen for playing movies or games; its IPS display means the screen is clearly visible from every angle, and the audio will automatically reverse channels based on the mode you’re using.
Pricing: Starts at under $650; it’s available at Best Buy. http://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/series/aspirer15
Canon PIXMA MG7720 Printer
The Canon PIXMA MG7720 comes packed with all your printing needs for the back-to-school season! It features a multi-purpose ink tank system which dedicates ink for both text and photo printing, giving you vivid prints without wasting ink, every time.
Mobile capabilities include: allowing you to easily print or scan important documents and images from your smartphone or tablet with Apple AirPrint, the Canon PRINT app and Google Cloud Print. Cloud printing allows users to easily print from Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Dropbox, Evernote and more.
The MG7720 also offers duplex printing (auto two-sided printing), which allows you to easily print two-sided documents and cut down paper usage by up to 50 percent.
It’s great for crafting too! By simply using a printer, you can make your child’s first day of school a moment to remember! Using a “First Day of School Sign” template, like the one from Lia Griffith, you can customize and print a sign for them to hold as you take their first day of school photo. Print their photo out later and save both in an album! https://liagriffith.com/first-day-of-school-signs/
Price: $139.99; www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/products/details/printers/inkjet-multifunction/mg-series-inkjet/pixma-mg7720
Moto Z Droid – TUMI and kate spade new york Power Pack Moto Mods
The highly anticipated and ultra-thin Moto Z Droid device is now available this week exclusively at Verizon Wireless as well as the device’s compatible Moto Mods.
The Moto Mods are interchangeable smart backs that snap onto the Moto Z Droid, like these TUMI and kate spade new york Power Pack Moto Mods that add style and extra battery life to the Moto Z Droid.
Easily snapped on to recharge on the run, the TUMI and kate spade new york Power Pack Moto Mods give your Moto Z Droid device up to an extra day’s worth of battery life, up to 22 hours, without bulking it up.
The Moto Z Droid’s TUMI and kate spade new york Power Pack Moto Mods are $79.99 each and are exclusively available at Verizon Wireless stores nationwide and online at www.verizonwireless.com/accessories/moto-mods/tumi+kate-spade-new-york/
Slingbox M2
The Slingbox M2 provides uncompromised access to live and recorded home TV content from anywhere in the world on any personal device – including computers, tablets, and smartphones – without monthly fees.
Unlike cable or satellite “TV Everywhere” apps or OTT services (e.g. Netflix, HBO NOW, etc.), the Slingbox M2 isn’t limited by geo-blocking and can be accessed and assessed in any geographic location outside of the United States.
With the Slingbox M2, college students can keep up with their favorite hometown sports and TV shows live or on-demand, right from their dorm rooms, by tapping into their at-home cable subscriptions.
The Slingbox M2 is perfect for a college student who is always on-the-go, as it offers free, unlimited Slingplayer app downloads on any mobile device, so users can view what they normally would at home from anywhere in the world (even accessed in your library) where an internet connection is available.
The Slingbox M2 is compatible with Apple TV, Chromecast, FireTV and Roku so college students can watch their at-home content right from their dorm room or apartment TVs.
Slingbox M2 suggested retail price (MSRP) is $149.99 and is available at leading retailers including Best Buy and Amazon, as well as at www.slingbox.com.