It’s the classic parent dilemma – your son or daughter has just been accepted to college and needs some technology to take with them. It can be an exciting time full of adventure, however you feel it’s also important for them to manage their workload and maintain their studies.
Thankfully technology can now make this process easier, more fluid and fun at the same time! Following is a list of the best laptops, gadgets and software for college students.
The Best Laptops
There are hundreds of laptops to choose from and it can be difficult to select the most appropriate and practical. Here are some of the top choices:
Asus T100 Transformer Book
This hybrid laptop offers both a 10.1” multi-touch detachable HD screen as well as 32 GB storage and complimentary MS Office Home and Student 2013. The detachable screen converts into a tablet – suited to taking notes or playing games.
Apple Macbook Pro Retina Display
This high spec laptop features a compact 13.3” screen – ideal for studies on the go. It features 8GB ram, 256 GB hard drive and an Intel dual core i5 processor making it perfect for art and design students looking to run powerful programs and applications. Its retina display and anti-glare make it ideal for reading e-books or watching movies while on long journeys too.
Acer Chromebook
The Chromebook is the ideal travel partner when it comes to keeping on top of work. It is light and features a portable 11.6” screen, 16 GB hard drive and 2 GB ram. Its low price makes it perfect for taking to class and your son or daughter won’t have to spend time worrying about it getting lost or stolen!
The Best Apps/ Software
There are some great apps and software on the market that take the hassle out of organizing your kid’s work schedule.
Simplemind
This app is great for visualizing your ideas on the move – save important ideas and develop them further, creating simple mind maps or spider diagrams.
This is the essential travel app for all students on the move! Dropbox allows for wireless backup of work in the cloud network, there is also access to work anywhere with a computer and network connection!
iStudiezPro
This clever app aids organization on the go in a quick, stress-free manner – color code schedules, create reminders and set up a work timetable. This app is perfect for ensuring your child manages their workload succinctly while they are away.
The Best Gadgets
There are plenty of gadgets available on the market that will make attending classes and studying abroad a less stressful experience for both children and parents too!
Toshiba Store Basics 500 GB External Hard Drive
This portable, external hard drive is compact, light and hosts bags of storage space, all for a reasonable price!
Hudl 7” 16GB Wi-Fi Android Tablet
The compact Hudl offers real value for money allowing kids to keep in touch with emails while on the go, take some photos of their college life, or simply watch a film.
Sandisk Cruzer Edge 16 GB USB Flash Drive
This keychain flash drive has enough storage to hold plenty of work, and is extremely portable meaning work is always at hand regardless of carrying around a laptop.
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Author bio: Alex is a dad and journalist who loves trying out the latest technological gadgets for both work and play.