Back to School – Campus Essentials
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Back to school season is already here and whether you’re headed back this month or after Labor Day, we want to make sure you know about a few campus essentials that will help you start off on the right foot. From dorm room security to classroom tech, these products will make the upcoming fall semester a little bit easier.
Master Lock Cable Lock
The Master Lock Cable Lock keeps your ride safe while you step away, so you can leave your bike in peace. This 6-foot locking cable will lock up your bike and your friends’ if needed. Protective vinyl coating protects against scratches and a four dial set your own combination offers convenient keyless unlocking. MSRP $17.99 www.masterlock.com
Master Lock Safe Space
Protect and secure your tech and valuables with the Master Lock Safe Space when you jump into a pickup game. This portable personal safe is water resistant and built to withstand abuse. Measuring approximately 10″ x 5″ x 2″, it is perfect for securing a smartphone, cash, keys and a few other essentials so there is no need to worry about them falling out of your pocket when you are running around. This protective case is simple to use and easily fits in a backpack or can be hand carried by it’s cable for seamless portability. MSRP $37.31 www.masterlock.com
Master Lock Folding Door Security Bar
If you want to keep your dorm room buddies across the hall from barging in your room anytime they please, pick up the Master Lock Folding Door Security Bar. It is made from rugged 20-gauge steel to resist forced entry through doors and sliding patio doors. This door security bar offers both robust strength and compact storage as well as portability should you be heading to stay at a friends in the not so good part of town. The quick-release design unfolds and adjusts to a variety of lengths, while the padded rubber foot holds strong on almost all floor surfaces without scratching or damaging them. MSRP $45.03 www.masterlock.com
Soundpeats Air3 Deluxe
The Soundpeats Air3 Deluxe Earbuds deliver seamless wireless listening thanks to the on board Qualcomm3040 aptX-Adaptive V5.2, while the form factor lends to an immersive audio experience so you won’t miss a beat of the rich sound profile. An ergonomic design ensures a secure comfortable all day fit and a superior battery life up to 5 hours of music playback on a single charge and right around 22 hours when using the perfectly pocketable charging case. They are also IPX4 rated, which makes them sweat, water, and dust resistant, giving protection from daily commutes and more active pursuits. The Soundpeats Air3 Deluxe is a value packed, feature-rich truly wireless earbud that fits naturally into campus life and holds its own during active endeavors, all the while delivering a premium music experience. MSRP $49.99 www.soundpeats.com
OWC USB-C Travel Dock
The OWC USB-C Travel Dock will simplify your mobile connectivity, in that it reduces the hassle of carrying a bunch of adapters and dongles with one small portable dock that expands your connectivity options to six essential ports: USB 3 Type-A, HDMI 2.0, SD card reader, gigabit ethernet and USB-C 100W power pass-through. Through its integrated USB-C connecting cable, the compact Travel Dock lets you transform any location, be it your dorm room, classroom or coffee shop, into a mobile workstation. The OWC USB-C Travel Dock gives you the ability to connect, charge, display, and import at will with USB-C or Thunderbolt 3-equipped computers, tablets, and phones. MSRP $54.99 www.eshop.macsales.com
Sentry Safe Digital Security Safe
Some things just need to be locked up and kept safe in a dorm and whether that is your favorite bag of candy or your valuable electronics, the Digital Security Safe from Sentry Safe will do a fantastic job. The carpeted interior keeps valuables safe from damage and the bolt-down mounting kit makes it easy to attach to a shelf or wall. The safe features a programmable digital lock and two keys for entry, a solid steel construction, a pry-resistant door and two live-locking bolts that will keep out even the nosiest of dormmates. MSRP $95.99 www.sentrysafe.com
Logitech MX Master 3S
Part cool gadget, part secret weapon, and all out campus computer essential. The Logitech MX Master 3S mouse features an 8,000 DPI optical sensor that tracks on almost any surface (including glass) and offers faster workflow with high resolution monitors. Clicks are quiet and pointer precision is unparalleled, allowing you to focus on your school work and not be distracted with noise or pointer glitches. In addition the MX Master 3S features the MagSpeed Electromagnetic™ wheel that zips through 1,000 lines in one second, has a side scroll wheel for faster horizontal navigation and a unique ergonomic shape that delivers long hours of comfort for those marathon homework sessions. MSRP $99.99 www.logitech.com
Logitech MX Keys
The Logitech MX Keys provides a premium typing experience with fluid keystrokes and accurate, tactile responses when keys are depressed. Equipped with smart illumination, the backlighting detects your hands and adjusts keyboard lighting automatically depending on the room lighting condition. It also switches off when it’s not in use to save battery power and keep distractions at a minimum. MX Keys delivers one of the most comfortable low-profile typing experience there is and allows you to work as long as you want. When used alongside the MX Master 3S from above, these two premium performance tools really do bring the ultimate solution to desktop school work productivity. MSRP $119.99 www.logitech.com
Gregory Rhune 22
Gregory has committed to making better products in better ways and the have done so with the Rhune 22. Part performance materials and recycled fabrics, but fully built to tackle the daily campus grind. This everyday pack features a tenacious 100% Recycled 300D Polyester Ripstop that withstands concrete and tree branches alike, while the PFC-Free DWR adds protection from light precipitation. The Rhune 22 is fashioned with a myriad of pockets to keep you well-organized and the shoulder strap boasts an integrated shoulder harness pocket that is perfect for ear buds, bus passes or gum. And the designated laptop sleeve is externally accessible so you can quickly deploy your computer without having to unload everything else. MSRP $129.95 www.gregorypacks.com
OWC SD Envoy Pro SX SSD
The OWC Envoy Pro SX is a portable Thunderbolt SSD that can withstand almost any condition, making it perfect for campus life. The mild-mannered exterior of the OWC Envoy Pro SX hides its true nature. It’s super-fast, super-versatile, super-portable and rugged enough to endure the most challenging campus and dorm environments. This little beast of a SSD handles all data storage and backup challenges like a champ with real-world performance speeds up to 2847MB/s when put to the test. The OWC Envoy Pro SX is versatile enough to be used as a bus-powered drive for daily school work storage and works perfectly for backup tasks. Starting at MSRP $179 www.eshop.macsales.com
Supernote A6X
If your class load requires you to take a lot of notes and you enjoy or prefer taking them by hand, the Supernote A6X is for you. The A6X is an elegant productivity tablet that will replace all of your paper notebooks and pens. The Supernote A6X is a distraction-free 7.8 inch e-ink writing tablet that allows you take notes, sketch, make notes on printed documents and even read ebooks, thanks to the Kindle integration. Not sure entirely how Supernote did it, but it truly feels like you are writing on paper. Their signature hard nib and soft film technology simulates the natural feel of handwriting, delivering an unprecedented realistic ink flow with virtually no latency. You can carry all your notes with you and back them up online once back to your laptop. Beyond standard note taking, notes can also be taking directly on PDFs, EPUBs, emails, and you can even edit Word documents by writing proofreading marks. When it comes to classroom note taking, Supernote absolutely changes the game and takes it to another level. MSRP $299 www.supernote.com
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Laptops are a tricky recommendation, as everyone usually has their preferred brand. If you are a windows user, I will offer up my recommendation of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon, for the following reasons: It is built with an Intel Evo platform, which delivers a powerhouse combination of performance, responsiveness, battery life and stunning visuals. And one of the biggest reasons I think the X1 Carbon is ready for campus life is the fact that it is military spec tested for durability and extreme conditions. With the X1 Carbon you can take it anywhere, get school work done indoors or out thanks to the 450 nit anti-glare screen. It delivers powerful and reliable performance for everyday takes, has a solid state drive for speedy boot ups and snappier overall experience and with a long battery life and fast-charge technology, this laptop lets you work, watch, and stay connected all day long. MSRP Varies with build – Students and Teachers: Use code BTS2022 to save up to an extra $25 off $500, $40 off $750, $60 off $1000, and $100 off $1500+ purchases and save an extra 5% when you verify with IDme on www.lenovo.com
