Summer break is winding down, and another school year is on the horizon. When it comes to back-to-school shopping, if a trip to Walmart isn’t on your to-do list (at least digitally speaking) you could be missing out on a bunch of great deals. Getting back into the classroom is already anxiety-inducing enough, so being ready for anything on day one is a great way to eliminate one factor that might stress you out. Saving money at the same time is even better.
Best Walmart Back-to-School Deals
Home Office
Smart Home and Personal Tech
Laptops and Technology
If you’re not looking forward to firing up a creaky old laptop for another year, maybe it’s time to start thinking about making an upgrade before re-entering the hallowed halls of academia. If so, Walmart has plenty of discounted computers(Opens in a new window) including great laptops from HP, Lenovo, Gateway and more. Here are a few of the many budget computers currently on sale:
HP Chromebook AMD A4 11.6″ Laptop
This 11.6-inch HP Chromebook with 4GB of RAM and a 32GB hard drive is the very definition of a basic machine, but it’s light and simple and can take a bit of a beating as you go from classroom to coffee shop and back to the dorm. It’s built for basic documents like papers and spreadsheets (plus there’s a webcam if remote learning is still part of your reality) for less than the cost of an average date night.
Gateway Intel i3 15.6″ Laptop with Carrying Case, Wireless Mouse
This Gateway Ultra Slim notebook is a nice step up from an entry-level machine, despite its sale pricing. You’ll get an expansive 15.6-inch screen, a 128GB SSD for all your document storage (plus some music and movies), upgraded Tuned by THX audio and a 1MP webcam. All this plus a carrying case, a wireless mouse, and a stylish blue chassis that ensures your machine won’t get lost in a sea of gray and charcoal devices.
Gateway Intel i5 256GB SSD 14.1″ 2-in-1 Laptop
You can save nearly $200 on this Gateway 14.1-inch notebook that adds a ton of flexibility with its 2-in-1 touch-screen capabilities and built-in stylus. Take notes and sketch ideas on the go with plenty of space to save all those thoughts with its 256GB of SSD storage plus quick file recall from the 10th Generation Intel i5 processor and 8GB of RAM.
All of these and more are available right now from Walmart(Opens in a new window), with hundreds in savings on select devices. Grab one now and most will ship for free, or you can order to pick it up at your local store while you search for other back-to-school necessities.
Dorm Essentials:
Now that we’ve got some classroom-ready tech selected, it’s also a great time to get set up for those extended afternoons and evenings of study and homework. This basic ergonomic office chair(Opens in a new window) with adjustable arms and built-in lumbar support will offer the support you need while at your desk, and it’s now more than $60 off the regular price.
Speaking of desks, if your dorm doesn’t include one, this easy-to-assemble basic platform(Opens in a new window) with a couple built-in hooks for headphones or your backpack is a great choice for smaller spaces. For something a little more robust, we like the $130 savings on this stylish workstation(Opens in a new window) with room for a larger monitor or printer (if you still need one). Not tied to a desk? Log in from your couch or bed with this folding laptop table(Opens in a new window) for only $20.
Check The List:
If it’s your first year in the dorms, your school probably provided you a checklist of things you’ll want to bring, but it’s best to double-check that against Walmart’s list of must-haves(Opens in a new window). They’ve made it easy to work down through everything else you’ll need, including the Bedroom Basics, Study Gear, Laundry Essentials and other sections to ensure your first few weeks away from home don’t require a bunch of unnecessary trips to the nearby (and likely more expensive) convenience store.
