Even if your school days are long over, the end of August and start of September mark a very special time: The beginning of back-to-school sales.
Of course, you're familiar with the clothing and shoe sales, and maybe the deals on three-ring binders and calculators, too. But luckily for us, tech products also get lumped in the back-to-school fray — and you can take advantage.
Everything from laptops to fitness trackers and cute phone cases get heavily discounted around this time of year. You can also save hundreds on devices that you'd want to buy at any time of the year. Just thank all of the college freshmen whose parents want to buy them a new computer for school. (Ah, the good old days.)
While you probably don't want to invest in a new iPhone right now (hold off another month or so), there are plenty of other items to buy, stat. You probably won't see deals this good again until Black Friday.
Click through to see 25 of our favorite on-sale tech buys right now. You can decide how it'll all fit in your apartment later.
Samsung Level U Wireless Headphones
Normally: $59.99
On Sale: $44.99
Go cordless with these gold-toned, around-the-neck headphones. Bonus: If the new iPhone is missing the headphone jack as rumored, these will keep you tuned-in; if you grab a Galaxy Note 7, well, it matches perfectly.
Photo: Samsung.
Rebecca Minkoff Leather Wristlet
Normally: $60
On Sale: $30
Go from work to happy hour without having to switch bags.
Photo: Case-Mate.
Normally: $899.99
On Sale: $749.99
Samsung's Galaxy TabPro S comes with a detachable keyboard and can stream Stranger Things (or your Netflix show of choice) for up to 10.5 hours before you need to plug it in. Anyone up for a viewing marathon?
Photo: Samsung
Normally: $149.99
On Sale: $99.99
Tracks your steps, heart rate, sleep, and more with one of Fitbit's more recent wearables.
Photo: Fitbit.
Normally: $80
On Sale: $50
Get a little bit of glitz without going overboard with this case that's stylish and, for the frequent phone-dropper, protective.
Photo: Case-Mate.
Normally: $999.99
On Sale: $899.99
Unless an Apple product is really old, it's rare to get a good discount. So $100 off on the MacBook Air, one of Apple's newer and well-reviewed laptops, is definitely worth it.
Photo: Best Buy.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 (9.7, Wi-Fi)
Normally: $499.99
On Sale: $399.99
This thin, lightweight tablet is perfect for reading e-books while traveling or using as your work-to-home device.
Photo: Samsung.
Bo Lundberg Paris iPhone 6 Case
Normally: $29
On Sale: $11.60
Dream of croissants and the Eiffel Tower wherever you are with this protective case.
Photo: Fab.com.
Beats urBeats In Ear Headphone
Normally: $99.99
On Sale: $79.99
If the statement-making Beats headphones aren't your style, opt for this more subdued in-ear option, which still blocks out noise.
Photo: Beats By Dre.
Fujifilm X-T1 16 MP Mirrorless Digital Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD
Normally: $1,299.95
On Sale: $999
A high-quality camera doesn't come cheap, but if this is the year you're going to take that photography class you've always dreamed about (or the year you're going to become an Instagram star), this is one of the best investments you'll make. In addition to a high-resolution viewfinder that will help you frame the perfect shot, the camera is also water- and dust-resistant.
Photo: Amazon.
Amazon Tap, Alexa-Enabled Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Normally: $129.99
On Sale: $114.99
It's rare to see best sellers go on sale, so you don't want to miss this deal. Amazon Tap is the portable version of the company's acclaimed Echo speaker. Use it to stream music or, when connected to Wi-Fi, to get weather reports, call an Uber, or order food.
Photo: Amazon.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite E-reader
Normally: $119.99
On Sale: $99.99
The Kindle Paperwhite is ridiculously light, has an adjustable light for when you're reading in bed at night, and a higher-resolution display so your eyes can take in every word of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child more clearly.
Photo: Amazon.
Normally: $549.99
On Sale: $449.99
If you're sick of squinting while watching the Olympics on your laptop, take the next step and invest in a TV — especially when it's on sale.
Photo: Best Buy.
Tech21 Classic Shell Case, iPhone 6 Plus/6s Plus
Normally: $39.95
On Sale: $29.96
You'll never lose your phone again in this brightly colored case.
Photo: Tech21.
Microsoft Universal Mobile Keyboard
Normally: $79.95
On Sale: $39.95
This wireless keyboard is easy to tote anywhere and works with any tablet.
Photo: Microsoft.
Dell New Inspiron 15 5000 2-in-1
Price: $699.99
This 2-in-1 touchscreen laptop, which has a 360-degree hinge so you can use it as a tablet, too, isn't actually on sale. However, you'll get a free 32" Samsung TV with it, making it a very worthwhile buy.
Photo: Dell.
Tech21 Evo Endurance Charging Case, iPhone 6/6s
Normally: $109.95
On Sale: $76.97
Give your phone's battery a 60% boost with this charging case.
Photo: Tech21.
Tech21 Classic Shell Wallet Cover Case, iPhone 6 Plus/6s Plus
Normally: $44.95
On Sale: $33.71
If you're prone to dropping your phone and cracking your screen (which we've all done at least once), give it a little extra protection with a case that has a built-in cover.
Photo: Tech21.
HP Laptop (17.3"), Protective Sleeve, 8GB USB Flash Drive, Anti-Virus Software
Normally: $664.96
On Sale: $419.99
Get four for the price of one with this bundle deal at HP, which includes all the essentials for buying a new laptop.
Photo: Courtesy HP.
Normally: $79.99
On Sale: $59.99
Mophie's Powerstation delivers three times your phone's usual charge, making it a must for concerts, road trips, and everyday Instagram use.
Photo: Mophie.
Normally: $269
On Sale: $229
With Apple's big announcement coming next month, now isn't the time to buy a new iPhone. But since it's unlikely we'll see a new version of the iPad, now is a good time to get in on a deal on the petite iPad Mini.
Photo: Walmart.
Rebecca Minkoff Universal Fringe Crossbody
Normally: $100
On Sale: $50
You can use this bag — which has space for your phone, cash, and credit cards — as a clutch or wear it crossbody.
Photo: Case-Mate.
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 128 GB
Normally: $999
On Sale: $699
Students, faculty, and parents can get in on this deal, which will save you $300 on Microsoft's laptop-like tablet and pen.
Photo: Microsoft.
Speck Candyshell Inked Jonathan Adler iPhone 6/6s Case
Normally: $49.95
On Sale: $39.95
This designer edition of Speck's extra-protective case comes with an on-screen background that you can download to match.
Photo: Speck.
Normally: $99.99
On Sale: $89.99
Connect the portable Roku player to any TV and you can stream Netflix, Hulu, HBO GO, and other apps in seconds.
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