Essential Tools for Back-to-School/College 2022

The National Retail Federation predicts tech will be the most popular category during the Back-to-School and College shopping season. David Gregg – Consumer Product Newsgroup’s Executive Editor partnered with the world’s leading tech companies to bring us budget-friendly essential tools for this year’s shopping season.

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 360

My first back-to-school school essential provides students with power and productivity at a great price! Samsung’s new Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 features a 360 degree convertible touchscreen display to provide the best of laptop and tablet experiences. Its HD webcam and fast Wi-Fi simplify schoolwork at home, in class, and on the go. The Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 runs on Chrome O S, includes built-in security, and provides fast boot-ups and performance! It’s priced under $450 and can be found at Samsung com.

PRICE: $449.99

WEB: www.samsung.com/us/computing/chromebooks/buy

OtterBox Power Banks

Your child’s portable devices will always be reliably powered throughout the school year with OtterBox Power Banks. Every Power Bank features durable construction, a sleek finish, and a compact design – so they easily fit into pockets and backpacks. Options range in battery capacity size to fit each device’s charging needs – adding up to 25 hours of smartphone battery life! OtterBox Power Banks are the perfect school companion for kids headed back to the classroom when their essential devices are in need of extra juice. Find all of these products, and more at OtterBox.com!

PRICE: Starts at $34.95

WEB: OtterBox.com

Photomath

This learning essential is the world’s most popular math learning app – with over 300 million downloads! The Photomath app empowers students to learn, understand and succeed in math because it facilitates learning with AI photo recognition to teach the “how” and “why” behind math. It also provides parents with a reliable resource in the event they struggle to understand their child’s assignments. Simply scan a math problem with your phone and the app details step-by-step, easy-to-follow explanations. The Photomath app is FREE and offers an upgraded version called Photomath Plus for more in-depth features.

PRICE: FREE for all users or upgrade to Photomath Plus for more in-depth explanations and additional features. Photomath Plus is $9.99 per month or $59.99 for the year.

WEB: Photomath.com

Western Digital Storage Solutions for Chromebook

Digital storage solutions are a must for every student. The WD Drive for Chromebook has been tested and certified to work with Chromebooks. It’s ideal for on-the-go lifestyles, thanks to 2 TB of storage, a slim design, and the included SuperSpeed USB-A cable. Easily transfer and access stored files, photos, videos and more.

PRICE: $79.99 for 2TB

WEB: WD.com

SanDisk’s Ultra microSD cards are another excellent Chromebook storage option. They provide an A 11 rating for fast app launches and performance. It’s waterproof, temperature-proof, x-ray-proof, magnet-proof, and shock-proof – making it practically – student-proof!