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The summer's coming to an end, and those of you at school or college have either already
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started the new semester, or beginning to look ahead depending on what state or country
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you're in. But before you dust off the books, I'm here to run down some of the tech you're going
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to want to get your hands on. So let's get started. My first pick is the Streetline BP250 Backpack
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You can check out my longer video review in the links down in the description below. But I'd recommend this as a great backpack for anyone
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It's got a perfect blend of style and functionality that will look great on your shoulder, while
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keeping your laptop, tablet, camera and any spare clothes you might need safe and sound
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This bag will even protect your belongings if it rains, thanks to its water repellent
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coating and its amazing flex pocket system can store more vulnerable gadgets like cameras
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or lenses. Or, you know, even school books if need be. Next up is Dog & Bones Locksmart Mini
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Now nobody wants to think that their fellow students, or if you're a bit older, co-workers
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are going to steal your belongings. But you can never be too careful
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This solid weatherproof Bluetooth padlock not only keeps you secure, but removes the
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hassle of carrying around tiny keys or remembering key code combinations. For just under $70 you get a choice of colours, a USB charging cable and a link to the iOS
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or Android app that lets you, or anyone you assign permission to, unlock the padlock with
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the tap of a button. This is an incredibly useful tool. Due to its impressive battery life, Dog & Bones Smart Padlock needs charging incredibly infrequently
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However, the same can't be said for your other tech devices. That's where an item like the Aukey 6-Port Charging Station comes into play
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You can never have too many USB chargers, and this unit will let you charge a wide combination
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of devices at the same time, without any loss of charging speed
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Just the opposite in fact. Thanks to the Qualcomm Quick Charge technology, this charging station is up to four times
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faster than standard chargers, and will charge compatible devices to 80% in only 35 minutes
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Perfect if you want to reduce your iPhone in a free study period between lectures
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And it'll cost you just under $70. If you're jumping out of bed late and grabbing your phone quickly on the way to class, you
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want to easily find it. That's why you'll want an accessory like the Distal Union Stanley Phone Stand, which displays
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your iPhone prominently on your bedside table. It's a gorgeous iPhone stand, and if you're looking for one, this comes highly recommended
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With its gorgeous leather finish, and flexible design, which will hold your iPhone in whatever
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position you bend it, this is virtually a design education in itself
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All that for just under $50. If you're looking for something a bit more heavy duty on the other hand, a charging station
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that says, I'm taking my studies seriously this year, check out the Grovemade iPhone
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and MacBook Docks. The ones I have here are made in stunning walnut
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These products remind me again, why Grovemade is one of my favourite brands around
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Virtually every product they make is hand-finished, and they pay the closest amount of detail
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where it matters. For example, the walnut cap on the iPhone dock is hand-sanded and oiled
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The base is surprisingly heavy, and made out of solid steel. The MacBook dock is lined with a soft felt material to prevent scratches, and the base
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has natural cork feet to protect the desk it's sitting on. The MacBook dock costs $79, and the iPhone dock, which will also work with the iPhone
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7 and 7 Plus, comes in at $99. For another useful accessory bound to save you time, how about the Paracable Paracord
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Lightning to USB cables. These premium, 5ft long, tangle-free chargers will make you question what life was like
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before you got them. Plus, if for some reason you have an Android device, they also have them in micro USB variants
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And on top of the quality, they'll also charge your devices faster than inferior cables
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as they're capable of charging 2 amps of power. Finally, if you're planning on taking your iMac back to college with you, you'll want
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a stylish bag to transport it in. I mean, you don't want your roommates turning against you from the start
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The LaVolta Carrying Case Bag will perfectly fit a 27-inch iMac. I know, carrying a 27-inch iMac in a bag may look a little bit odd, and let's be honest
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you probably won't be doing this every day. But it's a great way to transport your beloved Apple computer
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It even has 2 pockets to fit your Apple Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Mouse
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Unfortunately, there's nowhere to put your power cable though, which seems a bit of a
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weird oversight. But the LaVolta Carry Case is superbly handmade, with genuine leather straps and corners, as
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well as a soft, protective velvet lining inside. It's easily got to be the most stylish way to carry an iMac around
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Well, that's it for this video, but if you'd like to pick up any of the products featured
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make sure to leave links in the description down below. Also, if you enjoyed this video, go ahead and smash that like button, and don't forget
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