Back to School: Microsoft Canada’s Top Picks. Get ready for recommendations for back-to-school laptop, tablet, and accessory picks for your student (or um…you…just sayin’). Each device is touch capable and includes Windows Ink on Windows 10, allowing students to take advantage of intelligent sticky notes, screen sketches and smart editing!
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Surface Pro – The Surface Pro gives students the best-in-class laptop, plus the versatility of a studio and tablet. When class is finished, students can pop off the keyboard and use it for catching up on shows or connecting with friends. Check out my MICROSOFT SURFACE PRO 3 REVIEW if you are curious about this powerful, portable, pretty awesome tool. (Price: $1,049.00)
Surface Pro Type Cover – Change your tablet to a laptop in a snap with this extremely thin, light, and stable keyboard optimized for lap use when you’re tired of working at your desk. (Price: $129.99)
Surface Laptop – At 2.76 pounds, the device is lightweight but packed with Dolby Audio Premium sound and 14.5 hours of battery life (Price: $1299.00)
HP Pavilion x360 – For the student that wants an all-in-one device, the HP Pavilion X360 is a convertible PC that can be used four ways – as a laptop, stand, tent, and tablet – thanks to its unique 360-degree hinge. (Price: $999.00)
HP ENVY x360 – Students can go full tilt with this super-flexible and supremely stylish HP Envy X360. It delivers
laptop productivity, tablet convenience and everything in between on a 360-degree rotating display that flips to the perfect view every time. (Price: $1,199.00)
HP Spectre x360 – 16 hours of battery life and HP Fast Charge means uninterrupted all-day performance with a lightning-fast Intel Core i7 processor (Price: $1,199.99)
Surface Mouse – Sculpted for your hand and designed for a simple work space, Surface Mouse is the perfect partner to your Surface and Keyboard. (Price: $64.99)
Surface Pen – A natural writing and drawing tool that writes like pen on paper allowing you to
rest your hand on the screen of your Surface device just as you would with a sketchbook (Price: $129.99)
Visit the Microsoft Canada Back-to-School Essentials page to learn more (and take advantage of some instant savings!).
I think when you are considering a technology purchase you have to consider a few things:
- Ease of use (I like a keyboard for productivity but my kids love to swipe a screen)
- Battery life
- Functionality & multi-use
- Price point
Disclosure: This post is in partnership with Microsoft Canada. Opinions are my own.
lyndac1968 says
If I had the money I would love to get the Surface Pro, but these are all awesome items to have!!
krisha4444 says
The Surface Pro!!! WOW! If I had that much money, we would totally get it. I know hubby has been wanting one for a while now. he could use it for his courses and his online drawings
Linda H says
I would love to have the HP Spectre x360
jmanandmillerbug says
This is something I will have to look at in the near future because my kiddo is getting to that age where he needs a computer for school. I love what you recommended here!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
I really want a Surface Pro. I love the flexibility of it. It would make work so much more convenient when I’m traveling.
Lisa Favre says
Those surface pens seem ultra-neat! I’m not the best with high-tech gadgets, but those appeal to me so much.
Kelly Hutchinson (@KickingWKelly) says
My daughter just started college. She wants the Surface Pro to take notes in class.
Kami says
Oh wow I’d love to own that surface pro! What a great roundup….lots of top notch products!
Lisa Bristol says
I love my Surface Pro so much we bought my Daughter one to take to College with her. It has all the features she needed for school.
TColeman says
I totally would love a new computer. Some of these have been on my list as far as choices.
Dawn Lopez says
My niece just got a Surface Pro for a graduation gift and it’s amazing! I might have to see how I can go about buying one of those for myself!
Kristi says
Both of our girls would love a Surface Laptop, but of course I would too… maybe just one to share this year.
Amy Desrosiers says
My husband would love a Surface for work at home gigs. I am sure my girl’s would love to use one too for homework.
susan5minutesformom says
I would take all of those items back to school with me. They all would serve a purpose. I really like the finishes that the Surface Pen comes in. I would want a few different ones as accessories.
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
These are awesome picks! Perfect for back t school stuff! I’m sure my daughter would love the Surface Pro!
Jenna M Wood says
For me durability and battery life are the most important things to look for in new tech, especially for work or school.