When do students go back to school and when do the deals start this year?
- Amazon: discounted headphones, dorm appliances, and more
- Best Buy: up to $250 off Chromebooks, tablets
- Walmart: major savings on Chromebooks, smart TVs
- Samsung: foldable phones, trade-in opportunities
- Lenovo: epic laptop sale, free shipping for students
- Dell: students get 10% off all back-to-school purchases
Back to School in North America typically happens in the latter half of August and early September. It is the time of period when students of all ages head back to school, whether it's grade school, college, university, or any kind of place of learning.
Retailers have been putting out tons of deals for a while now and are going to ramp up as the weeks progress. So you'll definitely want to pay attention to these deals as they are typically some of the hottest deals especially as you or your kid head back to school
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How we are going to help you this year
The Android Central team is committed to check deals that come through and we will ensure that we are showcasing the best deals that are worth your money. We have many hubs that will help guide you towards the best deals from retailers. We also have an ultimate Back To School shopping guide we think will also help you
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