Back to School 2024: Technology Deals for Students
by Vanessa Ricca and Pádraig Power, on Jul 22, 2024Back to School 2024 is just around the corner! If you're looking for the best bargains on refurbished electronics products, you've come to the right place. In this article, we highlight the best cheap and useful tablets, laptops, and other technology products for school and college students, and beyond…
Best notebooks and laptops for students
Finding the best laptop for studying is not an easy task, especially if you have budget constraints or you don't have a clear enough idea about the products on the market. We’re here to help out though. We’ve prepped a selection of affordable refurbished laptops, perfect for back to school, university and, why not, even work.
Lenovo ThinkPad T470 | i5-7300U | 14"
The Lenovo ThinkPad T470 | i5-7300U | 14’ refurbed laptop is a refurbished notebook offering high performance, at a price around only €200. At refurbed, you will find it in different configurations: allowing you to customise your choice according to your needs, for example by choosing the model with a touch screen to better scroll through your school texts digitally, with an English keyboard to better work on your documents, with a webcam for your from-home courses and the backlit keyboard for those famous pre-exam ‘all-nighters’.
Dell Latitude 7400 | i5-8365U | 14"
If you're looking for a reliable, durable laptop capable of smooth performance even when multitasking, you're on the safe side with the Dell Latitude 7400 | i5-8365U | 14’! The base prices comes in around less than €300.
Apple MacBook Air 2020
If you want to invest a little more in your laptop and are a fan of Apple MacBooks, then we definitely recommend a MacBook Air. Specifically, the MacBook Air 2020, offers great value for money in the sub €600 laptop range. Lightweight and slim, the MacBook Air is easy to carry on the bus on your way to university or when moving from one classroom to another. What more is there to say?
Best iPads for students
Laptops are not the universal choice for every students. If it is more comfortable for you (or your children) to use a tablet for school activities, here is a list of the best refurbished products in this category best suited to cope with this Back to School.
iPad Air 5 (2022)
Topping the best Apple tablets for students, there is definitely the refurbished iPad Air 5. It offers exceptional value for money, thanks to its modern features and cost, which - at refurbed - is currently under €500.
Available in classic and elegant colours (white and space grey) or in pastel shades (purple, pink and blue), this fifth-generation iPad is sure to make an impression at school!
And in terms of performance? The iPad Air 5 offers everything a student could want: perfect for reading PDF handouts and taking notes or making your most creative mind maps, especially when paired with the second or third generation Apple Pencil.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ X216
Among the Samsung tablet models, our recommended choice for this Back to School 2024 is the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ X216, an affordable, yet ultra-modern tablet, launched on the market only last October 2023.
Perfect for those who have a budget under €300, but don't want to give up the latest technology features. With this tablet, you'll have a perfect ally in multitasking, to better prepare your presentations, organise your files, do school research and much more. Not convinced? Check out the full catalogue of our refurbished Samsung tablets.
Microsoft Surface Go 2
**Microsoft Surface Go 2 (2020) | 4425Y** is the ideal choice for those who want a functional and affordable tablet for school and university that is part of the Microsoft ecosystem. At refurbed you can find it for just over €200, with shipping and returns already included in the price.
This refurbished Microsoft tablet offers speed for everyday tasks, streaming your online courses and doing your homework.
Other recommended products for students: smartphones, headphones, monitors...
Having seen essential products for studies, we now leave you with a roundup of equally useful and convenient products for students, not to be missed in view of the refurbed’s Back to School 2024.
iPhone 13, our best-seller
If you need a new smartphone for back-to-school, the best-buy of the moment is the refurbished iPhone 13. Stay connected with your classmates, colleagues and professors and use all the great productivity, concentration and study apps included in the App Store. What’s ideal about buying this model is that it still stands as one of Apple’s new iPhones, while bringing amazing affordability by purchasing a refurbished model at refurbed.
Apple AirPods Gen. 3
With AirPods 3, you enjoy the best in sound with Apple quality. Choose your favourite playlists to focus on your books or listen to your lectures without being disturbed by ambient noise around you.
Fujitsu B-Line B22-8 WE Neo | 22"
If you are looking for an inexpensive refurbished monitor, this Fujitsu B-Line is the right choice. Perfect to use as a second screen to multiply your work area and productivity.
Apple Watch Serie 5
Monitor your study sessions thanks to the timer on the Refurbished Apple Watch 5, which will remind you to take your breaks. Those are important for better performance in studying too! And don't forget to go out for a walk...
Nintendo Game Boy Classic
Did someone say breaks? Between full study-immersions, enjoy some well-deserved fun, perhaps with the iconic Nintendo Game Boy Classic or other refurbished game consoles.
Back to School 2024: why buy refurbished?
Now that you have an idea of what are the best technology products to buy for Back to School, you may be wondering: but is it worth buying refurbished? Here are some of the advantages of refurbished electronics on refurbed:
- 30-day free trial
- Minimum 12-month warranty
- Free shipping and returns
- Payment available via interest free instalments
- Save up to 40% vs new
- A more environmentally friendly choice by reusing resources already in circulation.
Conclusion
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