Okay, maybe “most-useful” is a bit of a strong term. You may not need everything on this list, but these gadgets will most certainly come ...
Okay, maybe “most-useful” is a bit of a strong term. You may not need everything on this list, but these gadgets will most certainly come in handy for a college student, since they optimize your routines, making you more productive, time-efficient, and even cost-effective. Browse through and decide for yourself which one of those is an absolute must and which one goes on the “maybe someday” wish list.
Which ones are your personal favorites? Share your votes or suggestions in the comments!
Top 6 Most Useful Electronic Gadgets for Students in 2021
1. Smart Watch
This does not seem like a necessity, but if you have a spare cash, smartwatch makes a sound investment for college students. You know how professors are usually annoyed with the sight of your smartphone on the desk. Especially so, if it vibrates and makes everyone startle and look around. With a smartwatch, you won’t even need to pull your phone out of the pocket to look at the time, monitor urgent messages, or scroll through online reviews when you need a bit of writing help right in the middle of the lecture. Besides, it also doubles as a fitness tracker, so it helps you to stay active. This is super important for students who tend to slip into a sedentary lifestyle in college, which contributes largely to the infamous freshman 15 (aka First Year Fatties).2. Everlasting Notepad
When it comes to note taking, there are two kinds of students: those who confidently type away and those who prefer writing by hand. In both cases useful apps are required. With an everlasting notepad, you can have the benefits of both! The notepad consists of two blank reusable slates, akin to little whiteboards that you can write on and wipe out. That way you keep all the joys of the handwriting that boosts retention of material and analytical powers combined with the practicality of digital storage. Just snap a picture of the slate before you wipe it out and add it to the file manager of your liking. No more bulky notebooks in your backpack and no more paper waste. Neat!3. Amazon Kindle
Amazon Kindle is another one combining the better of two worlds – it is easy on your eyes just like paper, but you do not have to lug around a ton of course books and you can adjust the size of the print to your preference. Besides, digital copies of the books cost considerably less than hard copies, which means you will save significantly in the end. A win-win situation! Of course, you could simply read books from your smartphone screen, however, investing in an e-reader makes more sense – its battery will last for weeks and again, have pity on your eyes! The only possible downside is that some more obscure titles your professors may demand for their courses might not be available in the digital form, so you will have to find an odd tome after all.4. Portable Lamp
In which case, a portable lamp is another must-have gadget. In a dorm, it will make reading possible even after the lights-out and will keep your roommates happy. Moreover, most of such portable lamps are compact enough to carry them around and use whenever you need good lighting to read or write. Say, during the lecture with the projector being used in a dark room: you will still be able to take notes on your notepad (everlasting or the usual one) without disrupting the experience for everyone else.5. Noise-canceling Headphones
Another student’s companion is a pair of noise-canceling headphones that will help your concentration in a noisy environment. With them, you will be able to listen to lectures and podcasts while commuting, pulling an all-nighter without annoying your roommates, or simply signaling everyone around you that you are not to be disturbed right now because you are studying.6. Portable Projector
You probably already have noticed that most of the things on this list are portable and that is not a coincidence. Students move around quite a lot and they are always pressed for time, so everything they need to study must always be on them. How about things they need to have fun? Fair enough! You can plug a portable projector into your smartphone and turn every room into your own private little cinema. Alternatively, you can use it for class presentations or work on group projects (that is if you need an excuse to indulge in this purchase). A compact projector is anyway much more affordable than a TV or regular movie tickets. Besides, unlike TV, projection is reflected light, which is much healthier for your eyes and, being blue light free, does not disrupt your circadian rhythms.Which ones are your personal favorites? Share your votes or suggestions in the comments!
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