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We know that the autumn is a way off, and one of the last things on your mind will be preparing for starting or returning to uni.\u00a0BUT! With so many sales and promotions available on the High Street or more likely online, what better time to have a look at some of the best essential student gadgets?<\/p>\n

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Laptop. <\/strong><\/h3>\n

The obvious one, but it\u2019s hard to deny how useful a laptop if for uni students, from taking notes, to writing essays, to surfing the web and watching endless YouTube videos. The convenience of a laptop over a desktop or even a tablet can\u2019t be underestimated. And right now, retailers are desperate to shift laptops and any electronics so make sure you look out for the best deals. Check out this recent blog from savethestudent.org<\/a>\u00a0about the best value student laptops.<\/p>\n

Laptop sorted. So how are you going to carry it to and from uni? \u2013 Well how about an anti-theft backpack? This example from Amazon<\/a> is just \u00a320 and comes complete with a suitcase style combination lock to keep it secure, and you can even charge your mobile on your walk or cycle to and from uni with the built in USB charger.<\/p>\n

Love writing an essay from the comfort of your bed? There\u2019s nothing worse than the bottom getting hot, heating your duvet and sort of burning your legs. The solution? A cooling laptop tray<\/a>. The inbuilt fans will keep your laptop and your duvet cool.<\/p>\n

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Kindle. <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Eh? Why would I need a kindle? This essential student gadget is all about being smart. Forget having a bookcase full of textbooks or even worse lugging at least three or four of them a day to lectures, go digital. \u00a0Check that those crucial books on the reading list are available on a kindle and if they are happy days! You can still highlight and add notes, check out this dummies guide<\/a> for how to do it.<\/p>\n

A Kindle is a great investment with many textbooks a good few \u00a3\u00a3s cheaper it\u2019ll save your wallet and your shoulders!<\/p>\n

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Alarm Clock. <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Okay maybe not the most high-tech essential student gadget, but a very helpful one for all those times you forget to put your mobile on charge.<\/p>\n

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USB Rechargeable Batteries.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Yes, it\u2019s 2020, but think of all those things you use every day that still need AA and AAA batteries<\/a>. Well some bright spark has come up with the idea of using a USB port to recharge batteries. Just plug them into a USB port and they\u2019ll charge in a few hours. A perfect reusable solution to one of life\u2019s everyday problems.<\/p>\n

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Phone, Wallet, Keys Finder. <\/strong><\/h3>\n

One of those people who continually lose your keys, wallet, phone, etc? \u2013 Then this little bit of tech could be a lifesaver. Attach a Tile to your piece of kit and using an app on your phone you\u2019ll be able to locate them. If it\u2019s close enough it\u2019ll let off a very LOUD<\/strong> sound to help you find it or if you\u2019ve really lost them the app will open a map to track them down. The Tile will also work if you use Alexa or Google home.<\/p>\n

Best of all if you have your keys, wallet or whatever a tile is attached to, but can\u2019t find your phone, double press the Tile logo and your phone will ring even if it\u2019s on silent!<\/p>\n

Check them out here<\/a>.<\/p>\n