Keyboards are great for taking notes in class, but tablets are best for watching movies on your lap.
The ultra-thin Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13, weighing only 3.3 pounds, transforms into both.
From $999 at Lenovo Canada. lenovo.com/ca/en
Keeping in touch with your parents while you’re studying abroad is a cinch with a webcam and the Logitech G430 Surround Sound Gaming Headset.
Advanced Dolby 7.1 surround sound technology makes their high-pitched scolding sound like they’re actually in the room!
$79.99 from Best Buy, bestbuy.ca
Avoid gaining the “freshman 15” with UP by Jawbone. The bracelet tracks your sleep, activity and calories and gives you measured insight into your lifestyle, enabling you to take control of your health and decline that 17th shot of Jäger.
$129.95 from Future Shop, futureshop.ca
The super-rugged Braven BRV-1 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker has military-grade water- and drop-proofing, making it resilient enough for the spraying beer at your frat house party.
$149 from Amazon Canada, amazon.ca $149.99 from AVShop.ca
If a Swiffer WetJet and Dyson vacuum had a love child, it would be this. Made for hard floors, the Dyson Hard has the same dual-sucking technology of their regular vacuums, but with an added wet wipe to remove dust and grime.
$349.99 from Dyson Canada, dysoncanada.ca
