Back-to-School Shoppers Eye Discounted Laptops and Tablets [STUDY]

The dog days of summer means it's go-time to buy discounted gadgets. Despite savings, consumers anticipate spending more on back-to-school supplies including tech, according to a recent study.

Knowledgable consumers know summer is one of the best times to buy gadgets as retailers are slashing prices on older models to make room for new stock. About 50% of consumers will purchase a laptop or tablet for school, according to the PriceGrabber survey of 4,450 U.S. online shoppers.

Students and parents anticipate buying more mobile gadgets -- only 10% say they will invest in a desktop computer. Even though schools actively ban cellphones, 28% of back-to-school shoppers have smartphones…
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