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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  2. It would replace my current computer which is used for everything from games to contests to MS Office applications. The larger screen would be amazing!

  3. I would use this to play games. I like the 17.3-inch screen with 1920×1080 resolution and 144Hz 3ms refresh rate which will be great when I play my games

  5. I would use it for work for reports and at home for streaming and games. I like that it has Wi- Fi 6 so that the streaming would be so fast.

  7. My stepson would luv this for his gaming loves to design different levels for his games. would give him a better computer with better graphics

  10. If I win this, I will give it to my son who is studying computer science. He needs a fast computer for his study and programming but can be expensive for a student’s wallet.

  12. I would use this the most for work and watching movies. I like that you can run programs simultaneously. I am always multitasking on my computer and I love that i wouldn’t be slowed down at all.

  13. My daughter is going into highschool and I know this would encourage her to continue her dream of becoming a streamer because she’s been bullied by some of her friends for playing video games because she is a girl

  16. As a 60 Scoop Survivor I would use this for reconnecting to My real family, getting to know them and be part of the family I have been without for 50 years, plus of course gaming definitely

  19. I would use the MSI Pulse GL76 mostly for playing games. What I love most about the laptop is the Intel Core i7-12700H CPU; having 14 total cores would make everything run without issues.

  23. It would be perfect for my daughter for school. The 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700H processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 GPU, it packs all the power she need to multitask.

  26. I am currently a high school student interested in digital animation, graphic design, gaming and YouTube. I’d love to pursue a professional career in any of those four fields, however unfortunately for me it’s a little hard at the moment because the laptop I have is a remodel and can’t run a lot of the programs or games that are mainstream these days. What I love most about this Laptop is its high performance, storage and productivity. It’ll ensure a great gaming and animation experience

  35. Larger screen is a must……plus all the extra power packed in to this MSIi pulse laptop….super cool

  38. I would mostly use this laptop for school purposes and maybe some light gaming as I am heading to post-secondary later this year.

  39. tell us what activity you would mostly use the MSI Pulse GL76 for school,l. As I enter law school, i know i could really use this laptop. It was my dream to enter law school and even better with a great laptop. I like the functionality of being able to use it for gaming.

  40. I would use this for making and rendering videos, and to play games that my current laptop can’t handle.

  42. I would use this bad boy both as a home pc for school, as well as for gaming. What I love most is the capability it has to stream, whereas what I own now barely runs any games.

  43. With the MSI Pulse GL76, I would use it mostly for web development and gaming on the go! What I love most about the laptop is the full-size keyboard.

  45. I would use it for all my daily computer uses. It would help me tremendousley as my laptop is very old ad takes forever to get anything done. Thank you so much for the chance to win.

  47. I would use the computer for daily browsing, need a replacement for my decade old ASUS which has survived being sat on.

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