11 Deep Student Discounts on Back-to-School Tech
It’s August, which means you’re already thinking about back-to-school preparation. A big part of that process is shopping for the gadgets and software that will help prepare your student for a serious education.We’ve collected a list of sites that offer student discounts on some of the most popular products:
Sony Vaio laptops, iPads, Xbox consoles and Intel developer software, to name a few. Plus, did you know your student could qualify for a discounted phone plan?Students receive a free Xbox when they buy a new Windows 7 PC for $699 or more. Or grab the latest Windows 7 software by itself for a cool student price of $64.95 versus a full retail price of $199.99.
Students pay only $79 for Photoshop Lightroom 4 (regularly $149) and $249 for Photoshop C56 Extended (regularly $699).
Buy a Mac through Sept. 21 and receive a $100 gift card back. Shop at the Apple Store for Education by typing in your school's location to see associated pricing.
Choose accessories like backpacks and MacBook sleeves from the buyer's guide, where everything ships to students for free.
Apple also offers the RBS Citizens Payment Plan to students, educators and parents buying for college students.
Check out the additional discounts on Apple hardware, or go to Apple's store for refurbished products, which can have discounts between 10% and 33%.
Laptops with student discounts start at $699.99, and some offer savings up to $381. On select PC purchases, Dell will also provide a free Xbox or a $200 Dell promo eGift card to use on Dell.com.
Amazon offers currently enrolled college students six months of free Amazon Prime membership, which means free two-day shipping and discounts on special merchandise.
After six months, Amazon offers students Prime memberships for $39 per year, $40 cheaper than the standard rate. Could be a great way to decorate your dorm room and buy school supplies!
Especially leading up to back to school, Sony introduces new deals every week — you'll find discounts on Vaio laptops and DSLR camera bundles.
Like Apple, Sony also has a healthy collection of refurbished products in its outlet.
Intel offers students discounted access to its developer tools. Get the Intel Software Development Suite for Linux or Windows for $129, or for Mac for $49. The package includes Intel's C/C++ and Fortran compilers, performance and parallel libraries and its branded Cluster Studio. (Product suites vary between Mac and PC.)
Microsoft also offers free developer tools to students through its DreamSpark program.
Norton offers up to 50% in savings for antivirus software. Get basic protection for as little as $19.99. It's important to make sure your student's computer is well-protected — many universities won't allow students to access Wi-Fi without proof of antivirus software.
Think of College Budget as a Groupon type of service targeted toward college students. Deals include haircuts, sneakers and iPhone cases.
The company offers free student downloads for its 3D design, entertainment and engineering software. Depending on your major, these tools could really come in handy.
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