Hasta La Gadget!

Unfortunately, it’s time to hit the books once more. Don’t get completely bummed out by the start of classes because this special issue of our weekly e-magazine has all of the top picks for back to school gear. That’s right, from laptops to portable audio, we’ve narrowed down the best tech selections in over a dozen categories to ease the transition back to academia. Of course, they’ll also make stellar pickups for those who have already joined the work force too. We sprinkled in a few Distro regulars as well: Eyes-On, Visualized and Time Machines are all here. There’s plenty to consider this time around, so grab a copy for your e-reading gadget of choice via any of the app stores that follow.

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Welcome to Engadget’s back to school guide! Today we’re talking HDTV. Head to the back to school hub to see the rest of the product guides as we add them throughout the month. Be sure to keep checking back; in early September, we’ll be giving away a ton of gear, including some of the picks in our guides.

This year’s incoming class of freshmen is facing more than just lecture halls and 8 AM classes — there’s a brand-new generation of consoles to deal with, not to mention the question of going 4K. Luckily we’re here to help, with suggestions for set-top boxes, Blu-ray players, remotes and more to make the dorm feel just like home, no matter what your budget is.

Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD, Samsung, Sony, LG

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Welcome to Engadget’s back to school guide! Today, we’ve got a wide array of laptop recommendations. Head to the back to school hub to see the rest of the product guides as we add them throughout the month. Be sure to keep checking back; in early September, we’ll be giving away a ton of gear.

If you were expecting us to recommend a MacBook Air or a Samsung ATIV Book 9, we’ll kindly refer you to our back to school Ultrabook buying guide. But while an ultraportable will suffice for web surfing, Netflixing and the occasional all-nighter, some students will still crave a little more. A little extra storage space, perhaps, or a discrete GPU to pull off smoother gaming. Or maybe y’all just want something cheaper than your standard Ultrabook. No shame in that either. Whatever it is, we’ve got a handful of choices for each budget.

Filed under: Laptops, Apple, Samsung, Sony, HP, Acer, Lenovo

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Welcome to Engadget’s back to school guide! Today we’re talking ultraportables. Head to the back to school hub to see the rest of the product guides as we add them throughout the month. Be sure to keep checking back; in early September, we’ll be giving away a ton of gear, including some of the picks in our guides.

Ultrabooks hit the mainstream in 2012; in 2013, they’re claiming the high end. Intel’s Haswell-based processors are giving thin laptops the extreme resolutions, all-day battery life and touchscreens we wish we’d had in full-size portables a year ago. They might just be the perfect fit for students who want high-end features without the typical high-end bulk. Accordingly, our 2013 back to school guide rounds up the more advanced Ultrabooks alongside more affordable, extra-thin PCs. No matter your budget, these ultraportables are bound to lighten your backpack.

Filed under: Laptops, Apple, Microsoft, HP, Dell, Lenovo

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Welcome to Engadget’s back to school guide! Today, we’ve got a killer selection of smartphone recommendations. Head to the back to school hub to see the rest of the product guides as we add them throughout the month. Be sure to keep checking back; in early September, we’ll be giving away a ton of gear, including one of the picks in this very guide.

Apart from the laptop that churns out your term papers, there’s no more essential device than your smartphone. From keeping track of your class schedule on the go to helping you make after-hours plans, a handset is your go-to mobile gadget, so you’ll definitely want a good one. Luckily, you have plenty of great options across budget categories, operating systems and screen sizes. We can’t promise that your next smartphone will help you make the dean’s list, but it might make you the envy of everyone on it.

Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile

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