Box’s back-to-school sale: How to shop for the best tech deals

With the publication of the baccalaureate results and the rapid filling of university places, it is time to start preparing for the start of the new school year.

To help save money on the best educational tech, Box’s back-to-school sale includes cash on laptops, tablets, bags and accessories, helping your kids prepare for the new term. while realizing big savings.

Box’s deals include up to £350 off laptops, £150 off desktop monitors, 20% off accessories like bags, mice and keyboards, and even money on Apple products like iPads and official USB-C chargers.

Smartphones are also included in the back to school promotion, along with networking devices to help improve scouting wifi coverage in your student accommodation, and there’s even money to save on a range of 3D printers. .

The sale has started now, so keep reading this article for some of the best deals we’ve found in Box’s back-to-school promotion.

The Box sale includes £350 off this gaming laptop from Asus. It’s powered by an Intel Core i5 processor and has a large 512GB solid-state drive. There’s also 8GB of RAM for easy multitasking and the bundle includes an Asus backpack and gaming mouse, as well. 30-day free trial of Xbox Game Pass, giving access to over 100 games to play online.

Other specs include an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 4GB graphics card, USB-C 3.2 connectivity, fast charging, and over 16 hours of video playback per charge.

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This 15.6-inch Lenovo laptop comes with a free update to Windows 11 and has a fast 256GB SSD storage space for quick access to your files. Connections include USB-C 3.2 and HDMI for connecting to a TV, monitor or projector. The IPS display panel has a Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution, and there’s Bluetooth 5.1, plus an SD card slot for transferring photos from your camera. According to Lenovo, the battery life is between 16 and 17 hours.

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The iPad might just be the ultimate college productivity tool, thanks to its long battery life, high-quality display, fast performance, and massive selection of apps from the App Store. There are also plenty of accessories to boost your productivity, from styluses to keyboard docks, and this 10.2-inch model will also be ideal for watching TV and movies.

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This 27-inch height-adjustable gaming monitor would be ideal in any dorm room, as it’s the perfect size for gaming, watching TV, and of course, getting work done when hooked up to a computer. portable. The 144Hz refresh rate should be good for smooth visuals, while the Full HD resolution is what you need for streaming TV and movies. A 1ms response time is good news for gamers, and the HDMI port means it’s easy to connect to a console, laptop or streaming stick.

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Yes, we know printers aren’t the most exciting back-to-school purchase, but you might need them for printing essays and homework. This Canon is an all-in-one scanner, copier and inkjet printer with USB connectivity and a maximum resolution of 4,800 dpi (dots per inch). Starter cartridges are included, so they are ready to use, straight from the box.

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If your course requires moving lots of large files, you’ll need a fast, portable SSD. This Samsung T7 is discounted by £89 and has a whopping 2TB capacity, but fits in a pocket and weighs less than 60g.

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It’s easy to spend big bucks on a computer mouse, but if all you need is the basics, this £9.99 option from Trust might be for you. It connects wirelessly using a small USB dongle that attaches to your laptop or computer and charges via a microUSB port on the front. The usual left and right buttons are joined by a middle button and a clickable scroll wheel for additional control.

Still looking for a laptop? Check out our round-up of the best laptops you can buy in 2022.

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Box is currently 20% off this colorful keyboard and mouse set, using the coupon code: POP20. Featuring a mechanical typewriter-style design, this Logitech keyboard is finished in eye-catching “Heartbreaker Pink” and connects to almost anything via Bluetooth, including iPhones, Android phones and tablets, and Windows computers and Mac.

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