The cost of school supplies has also been subject to inflation but with August comes special back-to-school sales.
We’ve done comparison shopping below on brands, models and retailers for computers and calculators. Many times schools specify a model, for example the TI-84 Graphing Calculator for high school math and science students.
Sometimes you’re left to make your own decisions. We’ve tried to simplify the process with some comparison shopping and a list of online retailers.
Computers
We chose the Lenovo brand because several retailers carry similar machines by this brand. Note that computers cited below aren’t identical, but you can still draw some broad comparisons.
- Lenovo IdeaPad 17.5-inch laptop, Intel Core i3, 8GB Memory, 256GB SSD, Windows 11 ($449.99, originally $599.99, Staples)
- Lenovo IdeaPad 15.6-inch laptop, Intel Core i5, 8GB Memory, 256GB SSD, Windows 11, ($499.99, originally $699.99, Office Depot)
- Lenovo Ideapad 14-inch laptop, Intel Core i5, 8GB Memory, 512GB SSD, Windows 11 ($399.99, originally $699.99, Walmart)
Look for more back-to-school computer deals at Microsoft Store | Dell USA | Lenovo US | Staples
·Calculators
- Texas Instruments TI-30X IIS Scientific Calculator ($9.99, originally $13.83, Walmart)
- Texas Instruments TI-30X IIS Scientific Calculator ($12.99, originally $16.99, Staples)
- Texas Instruments TI-34 Multi View Calculator ($21.39, Office Depot)
- Texas Instruments TI-BA II Plus Calculator ($39.99, Kohl’s)
- Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator, ($99.99, originally $139.99, Walmart)
- Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator ($139.99, originally $164.99, Office Depot)
- Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator ($139.99, originally $159.99, Staples)
- Casio FX-9750Glll Graphing Calculator ($49.99, Walmart)
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