Last-Minute College Essentials You Can Still Get From Best Buy

Author - Vicki Salemi

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If you’re rushing to gather last-minute essentials for campus, don’t worry — Best Buy has you covered. From laptops and streaming sticks to fans and cameras, you can find everything you need for a successful semester.

Best Buy is currently offering up to 40% off back-to-school essentials until August 24. When you’re short on time and need to grab all your must-haves in one place, consider this your lifesaver. With one-hour pickup on thousands of items, and free shipping to stores for most items sold from Best Buy, there are plenty of fast, easy and affordable ways to get your gear before for the first day.

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Remember to always check out Best Buy’s store page on RetailMeNot for additional deals, including 2% cash back through the end of August. You can also explore more dorm and college essentials in our Campus Connect hub, presented by Best Buy.

Without further ado, let’s explore last-minute essentials you can still get before the fall semester. Pricing and availability are subject to change.

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We can’t get enough of this budget-friendly Insignia Smart Fire TV! Just be sure to get your assignments done in the midst of this tempting 55-inch LED resolution TV with endless possibilities for hours of entertainment. This three-dimensional sound experience works with Amazon Alexa.

Convinced yet? Here’s a recent five-star review: “I absolutely love my Insignia TV! It works seamlessly with Alexa and connects effortlessly to all my other smart home devices, enhancing my viewing experience. The picture quality is impressive, and the user interface is intuitive. Overall, a fantastic choice for anyone looking for a reliable and smart TV.”

Price: $219.99, $349.99

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We are incredibly excited about the HP OmniBook flip touch-screen laptop for several reasons! It features a 14-inch full HD+ display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200. The laptop offers a total storage capacity of 512 gigabytes and comes with 16 gigabytes of RAM. Remarkably, the battery life lasts up to 21.5 hours, making it ideal for those late-night study sessions.

Customer reviews highlight that “customers highly value the OmniBook Flip’s overall performance, long battery life, and portability, frequently praising its lightweight design and ease of use.”

Price: $799.99

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This Amazon Fire TV Stick is a total no-brainer, but we figure you may want some pertinent information anyway. Spilling the tea: your entertainment will be elevated with this best-selling 4k stick.

Wi-Fi 6 support means you can enjoy streaming that won’t be affected when other devices are all connected to the same router. You’ll watch in vibrant 4K Ultra HD with support for Colby Vision, HDR10+ and immersive Dolby Atmos audio (translation: the cinematic experience is pretty amazing).

In addition to a Fire T Stick 4K, you’ll get an Alexa Voice Remote, power cable, power adapter, HDMI extender cable, two AAA batteries and a quick start guide.

Price: $49.99

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As soon as you add this compact black Kodak digital camera to your shopping list, you’ll check it off by tossing it into your cart just as fast. Here’s why we love it: 16.76 megapixels means it’s super sharp. The compact 2.7-inch screen size means you won’t be lugging a heavy digital camera around campus. With too many features to list, like autofocus, panorama, face detection, smile mode and more, trust us — this is an essential for back to school. Batteries and an AC adapter are included.

Price: $149.99

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Need a tablet with a ton of storage to the tune of 256 GB? Look no further than this Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ tabletfor a smooth experience and rich sound courtesy of Dolby Atmos quad speakers. We have no doubt you’ll crush your classes when you research online, take notes and check your emails, all on this versatile tablet. It’s super lightweight, clocking in at barely over a pound (16.96 ounces). The dimensions are as follows: 10.12” height, 6.64” width and .27” depth. In addition to the Galaxy Tab A9+ tablet, you’ll get a data cable, quick start guide and three months of Peacock Premium at no extra cost.

Price: $259.99, $319.99

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What’s a dorm room without a wireless printer, scanner and copier? Seriously, add this to your cart ASAP. The HP OfficeJet Pro 8125e, made with more than 45% recycled plastic, has the capacity for 225 sheets with its super fast printing — 10 sheets per minute for color ink hard copies, 20 sheets for black ink! Plus, you can print, scan, copy or even send a fax from your smartphone by using the HP app.

In addition to the all-in-one printer, you’ll get blank and color ink cartridges, a reference guide, power cord and regulation and ink caution flyers. Three months of free instant ink is added; a monthly fee will be charged starting in the fourth month unless it’s cancelled.

Price: $129.99, $169.99

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When you think of headphones, Bose comes to mind for its incredible quality that lasts for years. The Bose QuietComfort wireless noise-canceling Bluetooth headphones are perfect for blocking out campus noise, whether you’re in the library, on the quad or anywhere else. You can easily switch between full noise cancellation and full awareness modes, allowing you to personalize your listening experience using the Bose app.

Available in six colors, these over-ear headphones feature a built-in microphone, making them ideal for busy students on the go. The powerful battery provides up to 24 hours of listening time on a single charge. Now, that’s what we call music to our ears!

Price: $359

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Feeling stuffy in your dorm room? The WOOZOO compact globe oscillating fan is here to help. When we say “compact”, we really mean it: measuring just 8. 27″ L x 8. 27″ W x 11. 42″ H, this fan is incredibly powerful, providing airflow coverage for up to 353 square feet. The fan features five speed settings and can oscillate in all directions — right, left, up and down, even simultaneously. Thanks to its quiet operation, you won’t be distracted while studying. Plus, the auto-off timer offers efficiency with one, two and four-hour settings.

Price: $34.99, $59.99

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About Vicki Salemi

Vicki SalemiVicki Salemi considers her passions for jewelry and handbags legit hobbies. A nationally known career expert and author on national TV such as Today and Good Morning America and on countless broadcast, online and print publications, she writes for Forbes and The New York Post. She’s also a corporate ghostwriter, keynote speaker, spokesperson and career coach. She’s launching Exhale First, family support for elder care. When she’s not working, she’s planning her next trip to Italy. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter @vickisalemi.