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Back
to school
These handy helpers will make life as a
student easier
NOKIA LUMIA 720 AND 520
Out of range and offline? No problem. You can still
listen to your favorite music with your downloaded
Mix Radio playlist, and access true offline maps if
you can’t find your way. Enhanced screen clarity
also makes text easy to read outdoors, while a 1.3
megapixel wide-angle lens lets you take group
shots and squeeze more details into an image.
From PHP9,313;
IWALK
LINK SERIES
DOCKING
BACKUP
BATTERIES
These compact chargers
provide up to 5,000mAh of
power, and work for your
iPad, smartphone and tablet.
You can connect them to
your laptop via USB charging
cable, and check the status
through the LED battery-level
indicator. From PHP1,240;
SONY SRS-BTV5
WIRELESS SPEAKER
A portable speaker will come in handy because sometimes
you want some background music while you’re studying.
This model from Sony has Near Field Communications (NFC)
technology, which allows you to instantly stream high-quality
music (and even phone calls!) simlply by holding your
smartphone or tablet close to it. You can also stream music
wirelessly via Bluetooth from iPhone/iPad or other Android
smartphones and tablets that are not NFC equipped. From
PHP4,999;
FAVI ENTERTAINMENT MINI
BLUETOOTH KEYBOARD
Pair this tiny, backlit keyboard with a touchpad mouse with your
Kindle Fire HD, iPad, Samsung Galaxy, ASUS and other Bluetooth
devices. Got a presentation? It has a built-in laser pointer, PowerPoint
slide buttons and a wireless range of 50ft. From PHP2,068;
favientertainment.com
OGIO NEWT
BACKPACKS
Stash your books and electronics inside
this sturdy, water-resistant bag. It includes
padded compartments and integrated
foam panels for protection, as well as
sternum straps and five-bar padded back
panels for comfort. From PHP3,722;
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