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Belkin 6' UL-Listed Surge Protector
$41.99
6' cord, flat plug, 12 outlets, 2 USB + 1 USB-C port, 3480 joules protection, on/off switch. | UL-Listed — check your school's requirement before buying.
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GE 10' UL-Listed Surge Protector
$15.99
10' cord, flat plug, 6 outlets, 800 joules protection, safety covers, on/off switch. | UL-Listed.
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Addtam ETL-Listed Surge Protector
$14.99
5'/6'/10'/15'/20' options, flat plug, 6 outlets, 2 USB + 2 USB-C, braided cord, 900 joules, on/off switch. | ETL-Listed — many schools accept this even if they only state UL-Listed. Confirm first.
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Addtam 10' ETL-Listed Surge Protector
5'/10'/15' options, flat plug, 8 outlets, 3 USB + 1 USB-C, braided cord, 1080 joules, on/off switch. | ETL-Listed.
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Extension Cords - Not UL-Listed or Recommended
$15.20
Standard extension cords lack the surge protection and safety features schools typically require. | Avoid all — many schools ban them entirely. If allowed, they should be UL-Listed to reduce fire hazard.
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Tower Surge Protector w/ USB, USB C
$59.99
Loads of charging ports, 10ft length and ETL listed. Wireless charging model also available.
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HDMI Cable
$4.39
Connects a laptop to a printer, monitor, TV, or other peripherals. | Printers typically can't join school WiFi networks, so a wired connection is required.
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Ethernet Cable
$6.64
For faster, more reliable internet than WiFi, especially at peak times. | Many dorm rooms have a network port that can be activated ('made hot') with a service request.
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Ethernet Adapter for MacBook (USB-C)
$10.92
Needed if your laptop has no built-in ethernet port.
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Hub/Docking Station
$49.98
Plugs into one USB-C port and adds an ethernet port, HDMI ports, USB ports, and an SD-card reader. | Removes the need for a separate ethernet adapter since it's built in.
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iPad Pro 11" (M5 Chip)
$1,149.00
See also our MacBook tracker for more models and pricing.
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Apple Pencil (USB-C)
$69.98
The most widely compatible and budget-friendly option. Charges via USB-C cable, not magnetically. | Match to your iPad model — works with most 2020+ iPads including the 10th-gen iPad and iPad mini (A17 Pro).
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Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)
$126.90
Magnetically attaches and wirelessly charges — more seamless than the USB-C version. Includes double-tap gesture. | Best choice for older compatible iPads (Pro 12.9" 3rd-6th gen, Pro 11" 1st-4th gen, Air 4th/5th gen, mini 6th gen).
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Apple Pencil Pro
$99.00
The newest, most advanced option: squeeze gestures, barrel roll, haptic feedback. Magnetically attaches/charges. | Best option for newer iPads (Pro 13"/11" M4, Air 13"/11" M2, mini A17 Pro) if you want the full feature set.
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Apple AirPods 4
$99.00
Wireless, Bluetooth, up to 30 hours of playback between case charges.
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Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
$148.99
Adaptive audio lets you hear surroundings; Transparency mode auto-lowers volume when someone is talking.
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Apple AirPods Pro 3
$224.99
Noise-canceling, 30 hours of playback between charges. | A great study accessory as well as for everyday use.
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Beats Solo 4
$149.95
Over-the-ear headphones. Finally back to Black Friday price!
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Anker Zolo 10,000mAh Portable Charging Block
$25.99
Keeps a phone charged for safety and a tablet charged for school. Embedded USB-C cable doubles as the charging cable. | Digital display shows remaining charge. A 20,000mAh version is also available (heavier, but double the charges — 2 iPhone charges from the 10,000mAh, 4 from the 20,000mAh).
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Anker Charging Blocks & Extra Cables
$16.99
Takes either a USB or USB-C charging cord. | Write a name on the plug-in side in Sharpie — these get lost constantly.
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32" or 40" HD Smart Roku TV
$119.99
Built-in Roku means no separate external Roku or Fire Stick needed. | Available in 32" or 40" sizes.
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50" Insignia LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV
$139.99
A great size for a suite-style dorm or apartment living room. Built in Amazon Fire (similar to Roku). | Available in 43"-85" sizes, all at great prices.
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1080P Mini Projector
$69.98
A great way to share a show or sports in your dorm room or other gathering spaces on campus. Includes 80" screen. | Due to streaming services disallowing projection by phone, you'll want to use a Roku stick or laptop to connect to the projector.
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TV Cart With Device Shelf
$39.99
A place to put a TV in a dorm room, on wheels so it can be seen from various parts of the room. | Includes a removable shelf for a gaming device or laptop.
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4K Roku Streaming Stick
$36.90
Adds Roku to an existing TV without a separate set-top device. | Just plugs into an HDMI port on the TV.
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LED Backlights For TV
$13.99
Adds a cool glow to the back of a TV, synced to sound. | Just for fun — an inexpensive room upgrade.
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HDMI Adapter
$16.99
Plugs into the USB-C port to add an HDMI port to your laptop or phone. | You'll also need an HDMI cable.
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