Back to School: Must-have gadgets for students

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Tech Lifestyle expert Andrea Smith visited our studios to discuss the best technology and gadgets to have for the new high school and college year. You can follow her at @AndreaSmith. Here's Smith's list of must-have back to school gadgets:

Microsoft Surface Pro 3

The tablet that can replace your laptop - great for students who work with Microsoft Office programs

Portable and designed for productivity, multi-tasking

kickstand turns from tablet to laptop with keyboard cover

Starting at $799 for Core i3 processor

Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop

Split keyboard layout that keeps wrists and forearms in a relaxed position, and a cushioned palm rest to provide wrist support.

Works with laptop or desktop, using the USB receiver.

It's all in the angles. Reverse tilt design positions the keyboard at the correct angle to give you a straight, neutral wrist position. Additionally, the shape of the mouse is designed for maximum wrist comfort.

$129.95

http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/p/sculpt-ergonomic-desktop#overview


Tylt Energy+ Backpack

no need for separate charger cables if you have this backpack with its own built-in battery

keeps you charged wherever you are

$199

http://shop.tylt.com/pc_product_detail.asp?key=F48A3F22AB854B8A9CBE9DDB81B55116

Tylt Syncable-Duo Charge and Sync Cable

2-in-1 cable solution with both microUSB and Lightning connectors

avail in different lengths and colors $24.99 Tangle-free flat design

charges AND syncs data to mobile devices

TABLETS
Samsung Galaxy Tab S - Android

It has a brilliant Super AMOLED display, better than iPad's Retina display, making this the perfect tablet for watching Netflix videos or browsing images.

SideSync 3.0 lets you seamlessly connect your Galaxy S5 phone to your tablet so you can transfer data, cut and paste text and even send and receive voice calls directly from the tablet.

The Wi-Fi only 8.4-inch tablet starts at $399.99 and the 10.5-inch starts at $499.99.

Toshiba Encore 2 8" tablet - Windows

thin and light, 5MP camera, microSD card

1288 X 800 resolution

comes with one year one year subscription to Office 365

Starting at just $199.99

give consumers the optimal experience

iPad KEYBOARD CASE Custom Quest iPad keyboard case w/ retractable strap

holds your iPad safely and stylishly

a suede interior to nestle your tablet

flip-out rechargeable Bluetooth keyboard

When you want to travel light, toting only your iPad, a retractable handle pulls out from the edge of the case, letting you sling it on your shoulder in style.

$ 70 QVC

Jawbone Mini Jambox

the one speaker you need, great sound quality, doubles as a speaker phone

connect via Bluetooth or cable

turns your room into a party or movie theater

$169

PHONES
Nokia Lumia Phone Windows

This 1020 has an amazing 41 MP camera, image stabilization, LED flash, Qualcomm dual core

T-Mobile iPhone 5C

Affordable phones for kids just starting out with a smartphone

T-Mobile Family Plan: unlimited everything for only $100

Four smartphone lines with unlimited talk, text, and data until 2016

Simple Global plan connects you in over 100 countries with no international data roaming fees. Texts are included.