Every student needs technology. No matter what you are studying, what major you declared, what eventual career you are pursuing, you will be using some form of technology. And face it, new tech is better than old tech. New smartphones have better cameras and faster processing, new computers will start up quickly, run the latest software and show your work on an unbelievable display screen. Enter this contest and you can choose what new tech to buy before going back to school since Best Buy is giving away four $500 Best Buy gift certificates as the prizes.
Do all students really need tech?
Yes! There is no other answer. Ten years ago students could scrape by without a cell phone, or laptop, but not today. Tech is not a luxury, it is as necessary to an artist as a paintbrush. As mandatory for the chemistry student as a test tube. As indispensable for the English major as a dictionary. Take a look at the 360 degree video we are showing on Best Buy’s Facebook page (for mobile use this link) to see how tech is used by students studying a variety of different subjects. Then enter either on Facebook or enter here on the blog.
If you win you can use the gift certificate prize towards a new computer, a new printer, a new tablet, a new cellphone … or you might even want to get a few new pens (Best Buy has you covered with low tech writing utensils too!).
Here are the details: how to enter
On Facebook: In a comment on the Facebook post, guess what the 3 majors are of the students featured in the 360 degree video. You must guess all 3 correctly for your entry to be valid.
On the blog: enter a comment below this post telling us about your favourite back to school tech and why it would help make your school year a success. You must include the link to the product found on bestbuy.ca for your entry to be valid.
What you may win
We will randomly choose 4 entries from all valid entries on Facebook and on the blog. Each winner will receive a $500 Best Buy Gift Certificate.
The contest will run from August 14th until September 10th.
Remember you can only enter once, either on Facebook or on the blog (not both!). Tell your school friends too: if one of your school friends wins, that should earn you at least one early morning lecture of note taking so you can sleep in!
Good Luck!
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A new laptop would be useful :
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dell-inspiron-15-6-touchscreen-laptop-black-intel-core-i3-7100u-1tb-hdd-6gb-ram-windows-10/10589456.aspx
I had added the link to the product in the field called ‘website’ so here it is again – a new laptop would be useful.
The Dell Inspiron Touchscreen Laptop would make school so much easier since it’s both a laptop and a tablet. Really transportable, and great features. http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dell-dell-inspiron-7000-13-3-touchscreen-laptop-grey-intel-core-i5-7200u-256gb-ssd-8gb-ram-windows-10-i7378-10028gry/10481502.aspx?
I’d get a new laptop as my current one is on its last year
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dell-inspiron-15-6-touchscreen-laptop-black-intel-core-i3-7100u-1tb-hdd-6gb-ram-windows-10/10589456.aspx
Coffee makes the world go round,need a coffee maker. http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/tassimo-tassimo-t55-single-serve-coffee-maker-opal-black-tas5552uc/10424496.aspx?
A new laptop would be great for doing my work http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/asus-asus-vivobook-max-x541uv-15-6-laptop-black-intel-core-i7-6500u-1tb-hdd-8gb-ram-win10-open-box-x541uv-bh71-cb/10562712.aspx?icmp=Homepage_SectionE_asusopenboxlaptop_4across1_laptops
This is definitely on my wish list. Perfect for BTS or for unlimited other purposes as well! http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/apple-macbook-pro-13-3-laptop-w-touch-bar-intel-core-i5-3-1ghz-256gb-ssd-8gb-ram-space-grey-eng/10749338.aspx?
For studying film, this TV would really help get into the fine details: http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/samsung-55-4k-uhd-hdr-led-tizen-smart-tv-un55mu6300fxzc-dark-titan/10583529.aspx?
A new tablet would be the way to go for our house.
A new laptop would be faster for doing homework and research : http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dell-inspiron-15-6-touchscreen-laptop-black-intel-core-i3-7100u-1tb-hdd-6gb-ram-windows-10/10589456.aspx
A new watch would be great for managing my time: http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/apple-watch-series-2-42mm-gold-aluminum-case-with-midnight-blue-sport-band/10651097.aspx
I’d go with a new Tablet so I could do homework on the bus or in the car: http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/samsung-samsung-galaxy-tab-s2-9-7-32gb-android-6-0-marshmallow-tablet-w-exynos-5433-8-core-gold-open-box-sm-t813nzdexac/10562821.aspx?icmp=Homepage_SectionE_samsungopenboxgalaxytabs2_4across5_tablets
I’d get a Laptop because it would make doing homework so much quicker and easier: http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dell-inspiron-15-6-touchscreen-laptop-black-intel-core-i3-7100u-1tb-hdd-6gb-ram-windows-10/10589456.aspx
I think the laptop would make a perfect start and help during the school year for my daughter who is starting university, this is the laptop I choose
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dell-inspiron-15-6-touchscreen-laptop-black-intel-core-i3-7100u-1tb-hdd-6gb-ram-windows-10/10589456.aspx?
thx for a chance to win
The Samsung tablet will certainly help me take notes, research and do other work on the go during the school year. http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/samsung-samsung-galaxy-tab-s2-9-7-32gb-android-6-0-marshmallow-tablet-w-exynos-5433-8-core-gold-open-box-sm-t813nzdexac/10562821.aspx?icmp=Homepage_SectionE_samsungopenboxgalaxytabs2_4across5_tablets
My favourite would be the iPad pro. It’s portable, it has 10 hours of battery life. Because it’s super light and lightening fast, it would be perfect for back to school. It would be perfect for my graphic design class. http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/apple-ipad-pro-10-5-64gb-with-wi-fi-space-grey/10750311.aspx?
If I was lucky enough to be chosen to win, I would use the gift card to purchase the Lenovo Idea Centre
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/lenovo-ideacentre-aio-510-21-5-all-in-one-pc-amd-a6-9210-1tb-hdd-4gb-ram-radeon-r4-win10-eng/10672939.aspx?
This would definitely help my daughters with their homework
This Kobo reader would be awesome, great for ebooks! Thanks http://www.bestbuy.ca/fr-ca/product/kobo-lecteur-electronique-avec-ecran-tactile-de-7-8-po-aura-one-de-kobo-n709-ku-bk-k-ep-noir-n709-ku-bk-k-ep/10480918.aspx?
Livescribe…this is a great tool for everyone not just for people with learning disabilities
The Surface Pro would be an ideal device to assist in my classwork
Back to school life definitely needs Beats by Dr, DRE Studio wireless headphones.
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/sc-42078/headphones-and-speakers-deals?type=product&icmp=Homepage_SectionG_3_day_sale_categories_audio&page=1&sortBy=price&sortDir=desc
My favourite back to school tech would be a laptop, I don’t have one and it’s great for on-the-go tech necessity. http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dell-dell-i3552-15-6-laptop-intel-pentium-processor-n3710-1tb-hdd-8gb-ddr3-ram-windows-10-i3552-16040blk/10481501.aspx?
Awesome laptop
My favorite is the Samsung Galaxy Tablet because it has the large screen for lots of easy reading.
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/samsung-samsung-galaxy-tab-s3-9-7-32gb-android-n-tablet-with-qualcomm-apq-8096-quad-core-processor-black-sm-t820nzkaxac/10589705.aspx?
A surface pro 4 would be perfect for taking notes un class ans do homework. With an i7 core for intense multitasking engineering stuff. http://m.bestbuy.ca/defaultpage.aspx?lang=fr-CA#/catalog/productdetails.aspx?ajax=true&sku=11249945&lang=fr-CA
My choice for Back to School would be a Microsoft Surface Pro. For the power and performance and portability, it is truly hard to beat. Love all the specs!
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/microsoft-surface-pro-12-3-256gb-windows-10-pro-tablet-with-7th-gen-intel-core-i7-7660u-silver/10737282.aspx?
great contest
I think the laptop would make a perfect start and help during the school year, this is the laptop I choose http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dell-inspiron-15-6-touchscreen-laptop-black-intel-core-i3-7100u-1tb-hdd-6gb-ram-windows-10/10589456.aspx? thank you for a chance to win
My favourite back to school tech would be a printer. Need to print lots of things and currently rely on my brother’s printer.
http://m.bestbuy.ca/defaultpage.aspx?lang=en#/catalog/productdetails.aspx?ajax=true&sku=10487741&lang=en-CA
I think an iPad would be really helpful and much lighter to commute with than my laptop! http://m.bestbuy.ca/defaultpage.aspx?lang=en#/catalog/productdetails.aspx?ajax=true&sku=10415426&lang=en-CA
Surface Pro!
My son has wanted a laptop to help out with all his projects and constant homework.http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dell-dell-latitude-e7470-14-fhd-notebook-i5-6300u-8gb-ddr3-256gb-ssd-win-7-pro-n1n70/10432793.aspx?
My favourite back to school tech would be an Apple watch 2
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/apple-watch-series-2-42mm-gold-aluminum-case-with-midnight-blue-sport-band/10651097.aspx?
Gotta go with the PS4. Back to school is all about stress management. No better way to unwind than with a little gaming! http://m.bestbuy.ca/defaultpage.aspx?lang=en#/catalog/productdetails.aspx?ajax=true&sku=10483513&lang=en-CA
I really need to replace my laptop as it is so old and slow. It certainly would make note taking and research a lot quicker and easier.
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dell-inspiron-15-6-touchscreen-laptop-black-intel-core-i3-7100u-1tb-hdd-6gb-ram-windows-10/10589456.aspx?
My favourite back to school tech would definitely be a new laptop. Specifically a Macbook Pro 15.4″.
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/apple-macbook-pro-15-4-laptop-w-touch-bar-intel-core-i7-2-9ghz-512gb-ssd-16gb-ram-space-grey-eng/10749374.aspx?
My favourite would be a laptop for sure.
A surface pro would be FANTASTIC
A new laptop
I would love a 12.9 iPad.
I would go with a new laptop for my kids and I to work on as we are both students.
A surface pro to do research would be FANTASTIC!! http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/microsoft-surface-pro-12-3-256gb-windows-10-pro-tablet-with-7th-gen-intel-core-i5-7300u-silver/10737283.aspx?
a surface pro to do research http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/microsoft-surface-pro-12-3-256gb-windows-10-pro-tablet-with-7th-gen-intel-core-i5-7300u-silver/10737283.aspx?
I’m heading back to school for computer science, so a lightweight laptop is a must. Asus is my brand of choice, and their Zenbook line of computers are very stylish without breaking the bank. In particular, this Geek Squad certified open box laptop is an amazing deal: http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/asus-zenbook-ux430-14-laptop-grey-intel-core-i5-7200u-256gb-ssd-8gb-ram-windows-10-open-box/10656350.aspx?
A Samsung Galaxy tablet as it enables me to take all my notes with me wherever I go. http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/samsung-samsung-galaxy-tab-a-10-1-16gb-android-6-0-tablet-black-sm-t580nzkaxac/10450218.aspx?
My daughter would be thrilled to have a laptop. She is often on the go with sports etc so this would really help her to complete her homework, maybe even sometimes prior to getting home.
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/dell-inspiron-15-6-touchscreen-laptop-black-intel-core-i3-7100u-1tb-hdd-6gb-ram-windows-10/10589456.aspx?
A small laptop to help keep track on assignments and extra curricular activities 😀
We need a new laptop as ours is on its last legs and old. This would be great! http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/asus-asus-vivobook-max-x541uv-15-6-laptop-black-intel-core-i7-6500u-1tb-hdd-8gb-ram-win10-open-box-x541uv-bh71-cb/10562712.aspx?icmp=Homepage_SectionE_asusopenboxlaptop_4across1_laptops
Dazzling to behold!
My favourite piece of back to school tech is the Microsoft Surface Studio. It would make me the hero to the digital artist in my family – it is AMAZING! This year’s assignments would not be limited by the technology!
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/microsoft-surface-studio-28-intel-core-i5-1tb-hdd-64gb-ssd-8gb-ram-nvidia-geforce-gtx-965m-eng/10642463.aspx?
Hmm, I’d probably go with a voice recorder, so I can revisit lectures later in the day when my brain is more awake. Maybe something like this Olympus Digital Voice Recorder: http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/olympus-olympus-digital-voice-recorder-v409121bu000/10363423.aspx
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