Start the school year strong with the right student tech essentials like the amazing MSI gaming computer we are giving away in this contest. It’s no secret that tech can simplify your life, but it can also help you achieve your goals—including academic success. From staying productive to relaxing with one of your favourite PC games, read on to learn about 5 tech must-haves for school. Additionally, learn about Best Buy Canada’s new Student Squad program, and enter for a chance to win an MSI Pulse GL76 gaming laptop.

MSI gaming laptops are a student’s dream

Everyone knows that a laptop is essential for any student going back to school. Even better if it’s a powerful device that can handle both work and play like the MSI Pulse GL76. This gaming laptop keeps you going where everyday laptops might struggle. Equipped with a 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700H processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 GPU, it packs all the power you need to multitask, run graphically demanding software, and stay productive. It also features Wi-Fi 6 for smooth streaming, as well as 16GB of DDR4 RAM and 512GB SSD to quickly boot up when class starts and provide plenty of storage for your assignments, photos, videos, or games. 

When you’re ready to play, the 17.3-inch screen with 1920×1080 resolution and 144Hz 3ms refresh rate will dazzle you with a vibrant visual experience you can match with the customizable RGB backlit keyboard. What’s more? MSI’s Cooler Boost 5 technology will keep the system cool so you can game on and focus on your gameplay. Read more about what it’s like to play on the MSI Pulse GL76 in Marcus Wong’s review on the blog. 

5 student tech essentials for back to school 

There are many tech devices that can help you make the most of the school year—whether to boost your productivity, customize your space, or fuel your passions in your free time. Here are 5 technologies I handpicked to give you inspiration for this back to school season:

  1. Laptop: Laptops are as multi-purpose and essential as they come. You can bring it to class to take notes, write assignments at home, connect with your classmates online, or watch a movie at night. You pick! 
  2. Headphones: With hybrid classes, it’s important to have a good pair of headphones that will allow you to focus on your class. If you’re easily bothered by background noise, look for a pair featuring noise cancellation to tune out distractions. 
  3. Smart lights: Your space should inspire you to do your best work and stay motivated. Create the perfect environment with smart lights that will set the mood for your study sessions.
  4. Fitness tracker: Taking breaks is a key component of a productive study routine. A fitness tracker can help remind you to step away from your screen and stay active throughout the day.
  5. Video game console: Student life is all about balance. Relax and unwind at night with your favourite games to recharge your batteries for the next day. 

Chances are you’ve already used some of these, like a laptop or headphones, but tech keeps evolving to improve your experience. You can learn about the newest tech and how it can benefit you by reading our blog or following social media. In fact, Best Buy is looking for students to help everyone learn about new tech as members of our newest program: Student Squad.

Student squad ambassador program at Best Buy Canada

Become a Student Squad ambassador

You likely know a student who loves new tech and enjoys telling others about it (perhaps this describes you!). That’s precisely who Best Buy Canada is looking for. Student Squad ambassadors will be sent amazing devices to use and to share with the world on social media. The best part is that ambassadors will get to keep the tech they are sent, and can receive commission as an affiliate marketer. Sound interesting? You can learn more about this program and enter this contest at the same time. Here’s how: 

How to enter

Entering this contest is easy and you can enter in a few different ways.

  1. In a comment below, tell us what activity you would mostly use the MSI Pulse GL76 for (gaming, school, etc.) and what you love most about this laptop.
  2. Read the Student Squad announcement article and in a comment below that article, tell us who you know would make a great Student Squad ambassador (first name only) and why you think they are perfect for the program (only about five students will be selected from all applicants). 
  3. For up to two (2) additional entries, create a public post on a social media channel (one entry per channel!) sharing with your friends and followers one of your back to school tech essentials; include the hashtag #BestBuyMSIContest, so we can find your post, and include a picture of the blog contest like that shown here. Then return here and tell us in a comment below on which channel you posted it and the name of your channel (since many people use pseudonyms) so that we can check and verify your entry. You can use any social media channel (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.), but the post must be public so we can verify it is there.

What you can win

At the end of this contest we’ll randomly select one winner from all eligible entries. The winner will win the MSI Pulse GL76 gaming laptop that Marcus Wong reviewed on the blog.

This contest runs from June 30th to July 22nd.

Remember you can enter up to four times as described above. Make sure to also share this contest with any student in your life so they can enter for a chance to win this powerful laptop too and learn more about Best Buy Canada’s Student Squad program, should they be interested in becoming an ambassador.

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Good luck!

Céline Günther
Céline Günther
Céline is the lead editor at Best Buy Canada, where she writes about tech for the blog. When she isn't behind a keyboard, she's usually reading or exploring the great outdoors.
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  1. WOW! Magnifique prix, Je le prendrais pour jouer avec ma petite fille a de jeux! vous êtes généreux Best Buy..Merci

  2. I’d use this for gaming and work – and I love the MSI’s Cooler Boost 5 technology!

  7. I love the fact it’s laptop, never owned one, I would use it for everything and anything

  8. Love the featuers in this laptop great for me as I am into gaming but dont have a gaming latop also good for university assignments and zoom calls thanks for the chance

  10. If I won, this laptop would be for my son since he is a huge gamer and would very much appreciate using this top-notch device. I would be the cool dad, and he would be a very happy camper.

  12. I would use it for 3D modeling software like C4D, Blender, etc. The rendering capability is good enough due to its massive CUDA cores.

  13. I don’t game, but my grandson does So, this laptop would be used for school work and gaming. The feature I love is the Fitness Tracker to remind the user to take a break. This is more important than most people realize.

  14. I would use this computer for zoom remote control of friends/customer’s computers. Right now I use an old Dell using XUbuntu and VirtualBox. The power that this laptop has is far better, supports UEFI, and would be way faster.

  15. I would use it to store all of my digital resources… seriously. Also, I love that you’re giving it away. Free laptop? Sign me up.

  16. The screen is also my favourite feature. Great size! I would give it to my grandson for school. He is home schooled and its would be helpful when he is doing online classes and research. I’m sure he would also use it to play chess and other games.

  20. I would use it for my daughter for school. The size of the screen is my favourite feature

  24. I would give it to my son for school! And he’d probably use it for games more! I love the large screen

  29. I am a person with disabilities and would use the laptop for gaming and networking as I currently do not have a computer.

  34. I would use for both school and gaming…I think the customizable blacklit keyboard looks dope and noise canceling to tune out distractions. Also the fitness tracker would let me know when to take a break from the game and walk away from the screen for a bit

  38. I would use the MSI Pulse gl76 gaming laptop for school and gaming, but primarily playing computer games. What I love about the laptop is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 GPU – I have tons of games on my wish-list that I have not been able to play, and this would allow me to do so!

  41. I would like to use it for gaming, big screen size and very solid graphics card makes it pretty enticing.

  43. This laptop would make doing university much more easy, as well act as a great way to unwind when needing a much needed break from school.

  45. My family would use the MSI Pulse GL76 for streaming videos and playing games!! We would nominate our niece Becky, who is handicapped, and would really love the gesture! Thanks for the opportunity!

  46. I would use it for gaming! What I love about the MSI Pulse GL76 is the Intel® Core™ i7 processor, 8-core power… Let’s go! Not to mention the state-of-the-art futuristic design. I would nominate my friend Miguel who is pursuing his video game design education.

  47. I would use it for gaming! What I love about the MSI Pulse GL76 is the Intel® Core™ i7 processor, 8-core power… Let’s go! Not to mention the state-of-the-art futuristic design and 17.3 screen for an awesome graphic experience. I would nominate my friend Miguel who is pursuing his video game design education.

  48. I would use the MSI Pulse GL76 for streaming videos and playing games and What I love most about this laptop is it large 17.3 screen. I would nominate my friend Abby who wants to continue her studies in Music.

  49. I’d use it for photo editing what I love most about this laptop is that it works for the whole family great that it comes with Pre-installed with Windows 11 HomeOS

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