Popular tech items for students preparing to head back to school
CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's back to school season, and as many parents continue to shop for the necessities, we are rounding up a list of savvy tech supplies -- to help your students navigate the new school year.
Lifestyle expert Nekia Nichelle visited ABC7 to highlight the top tech picks that make learning smarter, faster, and more fun - whether in the classroom or on the go.
KOKODI WRITING TABLET DOODLE BOARD:
- Fun and Educational: Encourages creativity and dinosaur learning - kids can draw, write, and explore while building knowledge.
- Colorful & Easy to Use: Pressure-sensitive screen works like paper; includes erase button and lock switch to save or clear artwork.
- Perfect for On-the-Go: A road trip essential that keeps toddlers 3-6 entertained while supporting drawing and writing skills.
- Kid-Safe Design: Battery compartment is screw-secured for safety, giving parents peace of mind.
- Great Gift Idea: Adorable and practical gift for birthdays, holidays, or any dino-loving little one.
- Lightweight & Easy to Carry: Weighing under 2.5 pounds, this laptop is perfect for students who are always on the go - it won't weigh down backpacks and is super portable for class, studying, or travel.
- All-Day Battery Life: With up to 32 hours of battery and continuous video playback, students can go from their first class to late-night study sessions without needing to charge.
- Super Durable: Built with a scratch-resistant, military-grade design, it's tough enough to handle the hustle of everyday student life - from backpacks to coffee spills.
- Clear & Comfortable Display: The 14" screen is easy on the eyes with rich, vibrant color and less blue light, which is great for long study sessions or watching lectures.
- Ready for Anything: Whether it's typing up papers, attending virtual classes, or watching videos, this laptop is fast, smooth, and handles multitasking with ease - perfect for middle schoolers to college students.
- Great for Creativity: Ideal for students in design, media, or content creation thanks to its stunning screen and reliable performance.
- Starts at $999
The ROG Strix SCAR 18 (Republic of Gamers) is a high-performance gaming laptop for gamers, creators, and power users - starting at $2,699, available now at ROG.ASUS.com.
A great Back to school option for on-the-go power users like graphic designers, video editors, animators, etc., since they can handle heavy workloads.
Powered by the latest Intel Core processor and NVIDIA graphics, paired with a stunning 2.5K Nebula HDR Display and ultra-fast 240Hz refresh rate.
Redesigned cooling with rear hinge exhaust and airflow through the keyboard keeps your hands comfortable during intense sessions.
Loaded with ports - including Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1, USB-A, Ethernet, and more - for a fully adaptable setup.
Dolby Atmos quad speakers, high-res audio, and AI noise cancellation deliver immersive sound, plus a 3-month PC Game Pass is included.
