pix11’s Free Friday Giveaway Guy and Senior Editor of BehindTheBuy.com – David Gregg, joins us this morning with his dean’s list of Back-to-School tips and product suggestions to help students make the grade from kindergarten through college!
Staples
Staples has all the back-to-school products students need at the lowest prices guaranteed. The brands are in stock all-season at the lowest prices backed by the Staples 110% lowest price guarantee. They’ll match any competitors’ prices, plus give customers an additional 10% of the difference between the Staples price and the competitor price at the time of purchase.
The Less List for School at Staples offers season-long lowest prices on school essentials including, composition books, 2 pocket folders, notebooks, pens, scissors, crayons and technology such as calculators, USB drives, ear buds, batteries and more.
Website: http://www.staples.com/deals/Back-To-School-Center/BI783896#!?supercategory=&bopis=false&page=1
GIVEAWAY ITEM: 1 winner to receive one (1) $100 Staples Gift Card.
The Intel-Powered HP ENVY 13t Laptop
The Intel-powered HP Envy 13t is a laptop that boasts the Intel 6th Gen Core processor for fast processing speeds, an extraordinary battery life and a unique design.
The Intel-powered HP Envy 13t laptop features an Intel 6th Gen Core processor for incredibly fast processing speeds and enhanced performance for an improved overall computing experience.
This laptop is perfect for students on the go – it features a powerful battery that provides up to 10 hours of productivity, so students can get through the day without needing to be tethered to an outlet.
The HP Envy 13t is the thinnest HP laptop ever and weighs less than three pounds, making it super convenient to carry around in your backpack or purse from class to class.
With Windows 10 and a unique hinge design that angles the keyboard up for a comfortable typing position, it’s perfect for students typing up papers or creating presentations.
PRICE: $749.99; http://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-envy—13t-laptop-p3q77av-1
GIVEAWAY ITEM: 1 winner to receive one (1) HP ENVY 13t.
Canon PIXMA MG7720
The Canon PIXMA MG7720 comes packed with all your child’s printing needs for the back-to-school season! It features a multi-purpose ink tank system which dedicates ink for both text and photo printing, giving you vivid prints without wasting ink, every time.
Mobile capabilities include allowing you to easily print or scan important documents and images from your smartphone or tablet with Apple AirPrint, the Canon PRINT app and Google Cloud Print. Cloud printing allows users to easily print from Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Dropbox, Evernote and more.
The MG7720 also offers duplex printing (auto two-sided printing), which allows you to easily print two-sided documents and cut down paper usage by up to 50 percent.
It’s great for crafting too! By simply using a printer, you can make your child’s first day of school a moment to remember! Using a “First Day of School Sign” template, like the one from Lia Griffith, you can customize and print a sign for them to hold as you take their first day of school photo. Print their photo out later and save both in an album! https://liagriffith.com/first-day-of-school-signs/
Price: $139.99; https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/products/details/printers/inkjet-multifunction/mg-series-inkjet/pixma-mg7720
GIVEAWAY ITEM: 1 winner to receive one (1) Canon PIXMA MG7720
Rayovac Power Protect
The Rayovac Power Protect, a portable phone charger that doubles as an alarm, is available just in time for the school year. This small charger packs a powerful punch. In addition to charging a cell phone on the go, it also contains a panic alarm that lets off an ear piecing 100 decibel sound when activated, which can be heard up to 200 yard away.
The Rayovac Power Protect is another way for people to take personal safety into their own hands. Coupled with basic safety steps, such as paying attention to surroundings, opting for well-lit areas and avoiding sparsely-populated short-cuts, this device is one more tool that can help ensure personal safety.
The Rayovac Power Protect features:
-Ear-piercing 100 dBM panic alarm that can be heard 200 yards away
-Alarm is activated by pulling hard at the loop ring at the top of the device
-UL-Certified lithium-powered battery reserves 20% as safety stock for the siren
-Built-in flashlight illuminates keys and locks
-Includes Micro USB cord
PRICE: $24.99; http://www.rayovac.com/power-protect
GIVEAWAY ITEM: 1 winner to receive one (1) Rayovac Power Protect.
SuperStar Monster Blaster
The SuperStar Monster Blaster is a re-imagined Boombox for the 21st century – a portable music-maker that will let students take the party with them in style everywhere they go. With its Bi-Directional Driver Design, full range drivers and Integrated Powered Subwoofer, it’s one of the most powerful Bluetooth speakers on the market today. And the integrated handle and stylish all-weather design makes it easy to bring anywhere rain or shine.
Features include:
-Rechargeable battery for up to 12 hours of continuous listening
-Waterproof and Splash proof
-V-shaped angled cabinet design
-Drivers on both sides project room-filling sound on either side of the speaker
-PowerBass, an integrated powered subwoofer for real bass response
-Enables users to connect microphone to turn unit into a portable PA System
– USB Charge Out and Line Mic in.
PRICE: ON SALE FOR $399.99 – MSRP: $499.95; www.monsterproducts.com
GIVEAWAY ITEM: 1 winner to receive one (1) SuperStar Monster Blaster.