KUSA – Parents are rejoicing, students are mourning. Summer break is coming to an end which means it's time to stock up on the school supplies for the new school year.
Of course – you'll need the markers, notebooks and pencils your teacher requires, but there are a few high-tech tools your students won't want to go without. Syndicated Technology journalist and author Marc Saltzman visited the 9NEWS studios on Thursday to give us a sneak peek on some of the most-buzzed about items.
Lenovo 2-in-1
- A laptop or tablet, depending on your needs. The versatile device is powered by Intel and Windows 10. Use it as a touch screen, stylus, keyboard, trackpad or voice.
- Cost: TBD
iHome Kineta K2
- This Bluetooth speaker alarm clock plays your favorite jams wirelessly from your phone. It also uses a removable backup battery to power-up your gadgets when they need it.
- Cost: $99
SanDisk Connect Stick
- You can wirelessly double, triple, even quadruple your smartphone, tablet or laptop storage. No USB port or WiFi required. Up to 8 people can stream/share at once.
- Cost: $29
HP Printer
- This printer works with the smart HP Instant Ink program, which cuts the price of ink in half. It also sends ink to students on a monthly basis… no trip to the store required!
- Cost: $99
Happy shopping … and studying!
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