Mega Back To School Buying Guide 

Consider Essential Accessories

Accessories can help any student get the most out of their device and stay organised. Here are some useful add-ons:

External storage - A USB drive or external hard drive can back up important files and free up space on a main device.

Noise-cancelling headphones - Headphones help with focus, especially in busy environments. Look for options with good battery life and comfort.

Portable charger - Keeping a portable power bank handy ensures your devices stay charged on the go.

Keyboard and mouse - For tablet users, adding a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse can improve productivity and typing speed.

Keep reading below for more great accessories. 

Perfect Picks For Primary Students

Having the right school tech can help primary-age kids develop confidence and make learning more engaging and fun. Compact, lightweight and user-friendly, tablets and iPads are often the must-have devices for early learners. Plus, they’re super easy for small hands to manage and carry. Here is a quick checklist and the top tablets to consider if your child is ready to upgrade their tech. 

Your ‘Buy Right’ Checklist For Tablets Or iPads

Look for a tablet or an iPad with the following:

1. A minimum of six hours of battery life

2. Strong Wi-Fi access for seamless internet access at school and at home

3. A minimum 10-inch screen on a device that weighs less than 1.6kg for optimum portability

4. A good quality case and screen protector (to help protect the device from any little accidents!)

Shop Top Tablets And iPads

Apple iPad (10th Generation) Wi-Fi 64GB - Blue

Lenovo Tab P11 11.5" (2nd Gen) 128GB + Pen Tablet

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Wi-Fi 128GB Graphite

Smart Buys For Secondary Students

High school often means more homework, and students will need a device with an in-built keyboard, more storage for saving assignments, and a powerful processor to run more complex programs. So it’s probably time to upgrade that laptop or 2-in-1 laptop!

Laptops

A portable version of a desktop computer, with similar functionality and performance, laptops for school are essential tech for study, gaming and streaming. They’re fairly robust too, so can stand up to knocks and scrapes in the schoolbag or laptop bag.

2-in-1 Laptops

Want the multi-tasking power of both a laptop and touchscreen tablet for your high-schooler? With a flexible 2-in-1, your child can take notes and complete exercises on the laptop’s keyboard in the classroom, then quickly convert to lighter-weight tablet mode for streaming on the bus. Bonus points for great value!

Your ‘Buy Right’ Checklist For Laptops And 2-in-1 Laptops

Look for a laptop or 2-in-1 laptop with the following:

1. A processor that’s compatible with your school’s specific BYOD requirements, whether that’s Pentium, Intel, Core i7 or M1

2. 8GB RAM or higher, for best performance

3. A Windows-based operating system (most high schools run Windows-based programs, which can be configured on any laptop) – our in-store tech experts can help you get it done

4. A minimum of 128GB storage (ideally 256GB) to set them up for work and play

5. Add-on virus protection software to safeguard their device

Shop Top Laptops & 2-in-1 Laptops

Acer Aspire GO 15" i3 8GB 512GB Laptop

HP Pavilion Plus 14" EVO i7 16GB 512GB Laptop

Dell Inspiron 15 3000 15.6" i5 16GB 512GB Laptop

A-Grade Audio For Safe Sound

Headphones

With headphones now a mainstay on many BYOD lists, you’ll want to ensure you buy the right style with the right fit and features for your young learner or teen. Whether they’re for the school day or the train ride home, or for unwinding with gaming and tunes after hours, every kid these days needs a quality set of headphones or earbuds.

Your ‘Buy Right’ Checklist For Headphones

Look for headphones with the following:

• A child-friendly volume limit to protect developing eardrums
• Noise cancelling tech to reduce the need for little ones to turn up the volume, to hear over background din
• A snug fit and adjustable band to ensure ear pads cover small ears
• Good battery life to last the whole school day

Shop School-Friendly Audio

Sony Wireless Headphones 

Sony Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones

JBL Tune 770 NC Headphones

Bose QuietComfort Headphones 

Keep Them Connected

Mobiles

Has the time come to set your child up with a phone? Maybe they’ve started doing after-school activities and need to be able to ring you in an emergency; or perhaps you want to know you can reach them if you’re running late for pick-up. Not only are the latest smartphones super-durable against life’s knocks and bumps, they also come with more built-in security software and parental safety options than ever before.

Shop Class-Act Mobiles

Motorola g84 12/256G Midnight Blue

OPPO A38 4G 128GB Glowing Gold

Apple iPhone SE 128GB Midnight 

Don't Forget Accessories 

Level up their study form at home – or in the library – with some practical accessories, such as spill-resistant keyboards with whisper-quiet keys, clever device carriers and laptop bags, and reliable wireless mice with long-life batteries.

Shop Study-Smart Accessories

Logitech M185 Wireless Mouse – Grey

Logitech Wireless Mouse & Keyboard MK270R

Generation Earth Foldable Backpack (Black)

School Uniform Care Made Easy

Back To School Laundry Stars

Longing to tame that endless pile of dirty uniforms? Consider a laundry upgrade as your pet back-to-school project! We’ve got everything you need to help conquer school uniform chaos, get more wear out of their kit – and save precious time, money and energy. Great-value garment steamers that refresh whiffy blazers and wrinkly trousers in a flash? Tick! Clever washing machines and heat pump dryers with advanced tech to help you economise, while gently caring for your garments? You bet! You’ll even find a next-gen Styler to set you up for stress-free uniform maintenance all year long. What a class act!

Shop Laundry Legends

Tefal Pure Pop Garment Steamer Marine Blue

Hisense 7.5kg Front Load Washer

Bosch 8kg Heat Pump Dryer

LG Styler Clothing Care System

Ready to hit the shops? Before you bag your Back to School tech, check out our buying guides plus our Back to School hub for more great tips and top-grade picks. Then, visit us in-store or online to shop for the best brands, including Lenovo, HP, Dell and Acer.