The IT Nerd’s Back To School Guide – 2015

It’s that time of year again: Back to School! I’ve put together a list of great products from Belkin, Linksys, Roku, Prezi, Sonos, ViewSonic, and Kristall to make sure students have everything they need to head back to the classroom with confidence and style.

QODE Ultimate Pro Keyboard Case for iPad Air 2 – $119.99

Take notes, work on that paper or reply to emails without the bulk of a laptop:

  • Full protection of a case, convenient detachability of a cover and keyboard experience of a laptop – what you need, when you need it
  • Case works with the keyboard or by itself
  • Includes premium metallic Lightning cable to charge your iPad in style

MIXIT Power Pack 4000 – $29.99

Stop hunting frantically for a power outlet when your phone’s about to die half-way through a class:

  • Two built-in USB ports to charge your smartphone and tablet at the same time
  • Comes in five different colours to suit your style
  • Compatible with any USB-powered device

WRT1200AC Dual-Band Smart Wi-Fi Wireless Router – $179.99

Fast, reliable Wi-Fi and open-source flexibility:

  • Fast wireless-AC speeds to keep even a house full of students happy
  • Smart Wi-Fi apps to control your network from your phone
  • Built-in USB 3.0 port for easy file- and printer-sharing
  • Open-source firmware ready

RE6700 AC1200 Amplify Dual-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender – $119.99

No more Wi-Fi dead zones or weak signal! Keep all your devices connected and fast:

  • Easily boost the range of your existing wireless router – works with any model
  • Delivers increased wireless coverage area of up to 10,000 square feet
  • New innovative Crossband technology for a more consistent, stronger Wi-Fi signal
  • Spot Finder technology: unique visual guide lets you use your smartphone, tablet or laptop to find the perfect spot to set up your range finder

Roku 3 streaming player – $109.99

Endless entertainment made easy:

  • Over 1,400 channels of entertainment, including Netflix, Crackle, NHL GameCentre Live, Cineplex Store, YouTube and more
  • Find what you want fast with Roku Search – search across top channels by title, actor or director, or use voice search with the included remote or free Roku mobile app
  • Built-in headphone jack on the Roku 3 remote lets you binge-watch your favourite shows all night without waking your roommate!

Take a look at my Roku 3 review here.

Play:1 Wireless Hi-Fi speaker – $219

All the music on Earth at your fingertips – perfect for studying, partying and everything in between:

  • Deep, crystal clear Hi-Fi sound in a compact design
  • Easy to set up, easy to use: control it with your smartphone, tablet or laptop
  • Play music from your personal library, 100,000 radio stations from around the world or streaming services like Songza, Deezer and Google Play Music

Take a look at my Play:1 review here.

Viewsonic VX2475Smhl-4K 24” Ultra HD Monitor – $469.99 (US MSRP)

The ultimate monitor for gaming and entertainment (and school work too!):

  • Stunning Ultra HD resolution
  • Crystal clear, blur free performance for gaming and movies
  • Flicker-Free and Blue Light Filter technology to help eliminate eye strain from long hours spent on school work, gaming and watching videos (in no particular order, of course)
  • Future proof connectivity options, including DisplayPort 1.2a, MHL and HDMI 2.0

Kristall Liquid Screen Protector – MSRP $29.99 to $34.99

Students take their smartphones and tablets everywhere, usually in pockets or tossed in bags where they often end up with scratched screens. Kristall Liquid Screen Protector is fast and easy to apply without bubbles, is invisible once installed, and resists nicks and scratches with 9H hardness (equivalent to sapphire).

Check out my review on the Kristall Liquid Screen Protector here.

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