As the new school year is here, the team at The iOutlet is here to help you find the best tech for your kids. Here are some of our top picks for students as they get back into the school routine!
Top Refurbished Tech for Students
MacBooks
Why We Love Them: MacBooks are perfect for students needing powerful performance for tasks like coding, graphic design, and multimedia editing. They’re durable, have long battery life, and integrate seamlessly with other Apple devices.
Best For: Intense study sessions, creative projects, and tech or arts students.
iPads
Why We Love Them: iPads are incredibly versatile. They can function as a notebook, textbook, and computer all in one. With the Apple Pencil, students can easily take notes, draw diagrams, and annotate PDFs. Plus, there’s a wide range of educational apps.
Best For: Note-taking, digital textbooks, and students on the go.
Tablets
Why We Love Them: Tablets are highly portable and can be paired with keyboards for more functionality. They offer a great balance between the mobility of a smartphone and the performance of a laptop.
Best For: Reading, note-taking, and light productivity tasks.
Why We Think iPads Are Great for School
At The iOutlet, we think iPads are the best back-to-school choice because they suit different age groups and activities:
iPad Pro
Ideal for older students in creative fields like graphic design, music production, or video editing. Its powerful chip, stunning display, and compatibility with the Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard make it perfect for demanding tasks.
iPad Air
Great for secondary school and college students who need a reliable device for note-taking, studying, and using educational apps. Its powerful chip and support for the Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard offer versatility for most needs.
iPad (9th generation)
Perfect for early secondary school students for everyday activities. It supports the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard, making it ideal for note-taking, homework, and interactive learning apps.
iPad Mini
Perfect for younger students needing a compact and easy-to-use device. Its smaller size is easy to handle, and it supports the Apple Pencil for drawing, basic notes, and educational games.
New Features in the iPad Calculator App
Not all iPads will support iOS 18, so make sure to keep in mind that new features such as the new Calculator app on iPadOS may not be available on all devices. For ones that are, here’s what you can expect from the new, highly requested calculator app! For more details on the new iPad Calculator app, check out this article from Apple.
- Advanced Math Notes: Students can write out equations using the Apple Pencil, and the app automatically solves them.
- History Tape Sidebar: Keeps track of previous calculations, making it easy to review and continue, perfect for keeping track of homework!
- Enhanced Unit Conversion: User-friendly system for quick and accurate conversions.
- Graphing Capabilities: Supports graphing expressions for visualising complex equations. It is especially useful for older students who need to solve more complicated equations!
Back to School Deals
We offer a range of refurbished tech products, including the latest iPads, MacBooks, laptops, and other refurbished tech perfect for students. Check out our special back-to-school deals here!
