Technology is continuously advancing and so are you as a student! Make sure you are more than prepared with these tech recomendations for the upcoming school year! These tech gadgets will help you be more successful as a student so you can stay ahead of the game!
1. Go Pro Hero 4
The GoPro series cameras have been around for years so why get one now? The answer is because why not! As a college student your daily activities are filled with some pretty unforgettable memories and why not have a camera to remember them all? College adventures to the creek or a fun snowboarding trip can be recorded with the highly efficient GoPro Hero 4. The camera offers 1080p video and 12 megapixel photos at 30 fps with a built in touchscreen back. Perfect for any party or outdoor adventure, the GoPro Hero 4 is a perfect start to your inner video/photographer self! With the price of $400, this adventure cam is the top of the line sports and video camera!
2. Apple TV
The Apple TV is a college student must have for streaming hours of Netflix and catching up on all things entertainment. Priced at $69, the tiny device is a steal for any college student's budget. The Apple TV allows you to wirelessly stream Netflix, Hulu, ESPN, and many more video content apps from any HDTV. The best part is you don't need a cable box! A power cord and HDMI cable is all you need to get the device running. That last season of Grey's Anatomy is way more important than going out with your friends so say goodbye to everyone but your TV!]
3. A New Laptop
This upcoming school year will be difficult if your stuck with an old laptop that can barely work. Most classes require you to have access to online homework assignments and an old slow laptop will only hold you back. If you prefer Apple products the Macbook Air is a perfect laptop for students because it's 12 hour battery life and 2.38 pound stature make it versatile for any occasion. The Macbook Air comes with an Intel i5 processor which is quick enough for any assignment you throw its way. If you prefer Windows, the Dell XPS 13 is a perfect college student laptop because of its lightweight and powerful proccesing capabilities. Both laptops come in around $800-$1100 which is a large investment so do your research before you decide to buy!
4. Headphones
Whether you have to block out the sounds of your annoying roommate or you just need an escape from reality, good pair of headphones is a necessity for any college student. There are a variety of different headphones out there and it all comes down to which you prefer. A good pair of over the ear headphones will cost around $100 but they offer an unparalleled audio range that in-ear headphones cannot. The Panasonic Ergo-Fit headphones are a great pair of in-ear headphones that cost around $10. A good pair of over the ear headphones is the Incipio f38 priced around $50.
5. A New Smartphone
If you don't have a cellphone you're probably not from this planet. It seams like everyone in today's society has a cellphone. If you still have a flip phone, its time for an update! If you prefer Apple, the Iphone 6 is the top of the line smartphone for you. With a hefty price tag of around $700 the Iphone 6 is the quintessential smartphone for any college student. You can't go wrong with the thousands of features the phone offers. If you prefer Android, the Galaxy S6 Active is the perfect Apple-alternative for any college student. The S6 Active is durable and versatile so accidents don't come so easy. It is drop-proof and water-proof so those crazy drunken weekends are worry-free knowing that your phone will be okay!
Remember that technology is a tool to success. Don't think that if you get a new laptop that 4.0 GPA will follow. You have to put in the hours of hard work in your studies before you go out and party!
