According to the National Retail Federation, the average family will spend around $600 during the 2011 back to school season. BehindTheBuy.com, has some last minute tips and products to help you get the most bang for your back to school bucks.
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY Smartphone
The is a full feature Android 2.3 smartphone that has the ultimate gaming experience on-the-go. It is the first PlayStation certified smartphone, with console-like gaming controls, offering an immersive mobile gaming experience. It is the perfect device for students who want to stay connected and reap the benefits of the latest Android operating system, while also unwinding between classes and study sessions. Students already have access to more than 100 optimized games for Xperia PLAY had have access to more than 250,000 apps on Android Market. Additionally, the phone has a front facing VGA camera and rear facing 5 MP camera, multi-touch display and high-quality visuals. Xperia PLAY is available at Verizon Wireless stores for $99.99 with a two-year agreement; www.verizon.com.
Texas Instruments -Nspire CX Graphing Calculator
IThe new color-screen TI-Nspire CX graphing calculator is more than just a calculator – it’s a handheld learning tool that helps students explore real-world math and science concepts. The TI-Nspire CX handheld engages students in a visual and interactive way of learning math and science that makes concepts real both in and out of the classroom. The TI-Nspire CX handheld’s ability to show visual representations of a math activity using color enhances students’ connections to key ideas no matter what their learning style. They can view and analyze their work side-by-side as an equation, table, graph or text problem. Using the TI-Nspire CX color handheld, students really understand the math and science they’re learning – so they’re more apt to love math and science and pursue careers where they can use these skills. $165; www.texasinstruments.com.
DURACELL RECHARGEABLE INSTANT CELL PHONE CHARGER
According to a recent survey 8 out of 10 teachers say technology is a key part of the classroom. Battery behemoth Duracell has the classroom covered from traditional Coppertop batteries to its new Rechargeable Instant Charger fo the latest high tech devices. The Rechargeable gives you compact, on-demand power. It allows you to instantly charge many USB-compatible devices, such as your iPhone, iPod, or BlackBerry. The Instant Charger conveniently charges through your laptop or computer’s USB port and fits most mini-USB powered devices. $29.99; www.duracell.com
LOGITECH 3 IN 1 KEYBOARDS CASE FOR IPAD2 ; TABLET KEYBOARD STAND COMBO AND WIRELESS MOUSE FOR ANDROID
With the Logitech Keyboard Case, students can use their iPads to easily take notes in class, write e-mails home, or update their social network sites. And, the keyboard also serves as a protective case when they throw it in their backpack between classes .For both iPad and Android tablets, Logitech Tablet Keyboard is a keyboard-and-stand combo that travels easily, sets up quickly and adds a touch of convenience to all the places you use your tablet. The Logitech Tablet Mouse is a perfect companion to the Logitech Tablet Keyboard for Android, and offers smooth, accurate laser tracking, and side-to-side scrolling. Logitech Tablet Keyboard for Android 3.0+, $69; FOR IPAD2 $99 Logitech Tablet Mouse for Android 3.1+, $49; www.logitech.com.
SEAGATE GoFlex Slim; GoFlex Satellite mobile wireless storage
GoFlex Slim . Super slim and portable makes it the perfect complement to today’s mobile lifestyle. Works on both Mac and Windows – The GoFlex Slim portable drive also allows for use between Windows and Mac computers, interchangeably. GoFlex Satellite mobile wireless storage – 500GB of battery-operated wirelessly connected storage for your mobile devices. Expand the capacity of your iOS or Android device with space for up to 300 HD movies – No web and No wires require your entire media library of movies, music and photos with you Share – streams content for up to three wi-fi enabled mobile devices. Battery-powered providing up to 5 hours of continuous video streaming and 25 hours of stand-by. $99-GO FLEX SLIM; $199-GO FLEX SATELLITE MOBILE WIRELESS STORAGE; www.seagate.com.