Back to School Gadgets (on a Budget)

Benjamin Lizardo
The Inquisitive Student
4 min readAug 13, 2018

Hey guys, classes are right at the corner, and whether you are going back to school or to college, I have some awesome gear on a budget for this new semester, so let’s get right to them!

ThermoFlask Vacuum Bottle

First we have the ThermoFlask water bottle. It is a vacuum insulated bottle without the bottle neck, making it super convenient for adding Ice and cleaning it. it holds 24oz., but they also have a 40oz. bottle. I have honestly tested it for about 24 hours and the drink is still cool! if you like your water or any other drinks cold, or hot since it also keeps drinks hot for 12 hours, this is the bottle for you. It’s currently for under $30 for 2 bottles, basically less than $15 per bottle. Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2Ogxckv

Bestek Portable Cable

You will need an extension chord to charge your phone, tablets, laptop and more. This one provides 3 AC Outlets and 4 USB at 2.4 Amps. Plus You can travel with it since it supports 100–240 volts input, and yes the quality is great with a very thick cable and a removable base if you want to stick it under you desk or place it on the wall. Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2Mrl1nK

Granvela Wireless Headphones

This is my favorite item from the group. These are Bluetooth headphones which can also be used with a 3.5mm cable, it has a micro SD slot and also FM radio! The battery last for a solid 7–8 hours. Honestly they have a surprisingly great sound, it has like 7 different sound modes including a Bass boost which sounds amazing! The best part is it’s under $20, and the build quality is more than expected for that price, they feel like double the price headphones. Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2OvMlhS

Logitech K380 Keyboard

This wireless keyboard is great, It comes in a range of colors and you can use it with up to 3 devices at the same time. It is compatible with laptops, android phones, chrome OS, iPhone, iPad, Macs, Apple TV, and many more devices, basically it will work with any Bluetooth device. It is listed for under $25 plus the battery will last for around 2 years! Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2KMM4og

Logitech M330 Mouse

This mouse is awesome ‘cause it is silent, yes silent. You wont be able to here the click noise every time you click. It is very comfortable and it is Bluetooth, but it does require a USB port for the dongle. The battery will also last for 2 years and you can find it for around $15–$22 depending on the color. Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2KO2vRi

elago Keyring Headphone Splitter

This one is for the ones who like to share what they are listening. It is a 3.5mm splitter in form of a key-like keychain. It does not reduce sound quality which is the best thing since most reduce the original volume which sucks. You can find it for just under $10 and it comes in many colors. Amazon link: https://amzn.to/2vDMEjt

Hope you like these gadgets, and may they be found useful for this new semester!

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Benjamin Lizardo
The Inquisitive Student

Computer engineering student fascinated for science, nature, and health. I Also love to read and produce creative thoughts and share them with people.