2020 NEW VIRTUAL ESSENTIALS
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Our lives have been turned upside down bthe coronavirus pandemic, even for the fortunate ones who are safe, healthy, and able to work from home. For those under quarantine, the forced hermitage has cast homes and possessions in a new light. Things that saw use only semi-regularly before now seem utterly irrelevant to people’s new stay-at-home lives. Other things people never thought much about are suddenly prized possessions.
Here at SOMDWISP, we have dedicated of countless hours to locating the best remote essentials. Now that we are working and learning from home, virtual tools were nice-to-haves and are now essential necessities.
We have highlighted several items that have brought us comfort and relief these past few months. If your sofa hasn’t turned out to be such an ergonomic office chair after all, or if your robot vacuum is already sputtering with cat hair, take a look at our new essentials. Although even the best products won’t fix every problem, we hope something on this list can help you navigate this uncertain and stressful time.
Note: Some retailers are experiencing inventory issues.
Glick to learn more, where you’ll find serviceable alternatives in the Virtual Learning Essentials.
VIRTUAL LEARNING ESSENTIALS
NETGEAR AC2300 WIRELESS ROUTER
Samsung - 390 Series 24" LED Curved Monitor
HP - PAVILION 15.6" TOUCH-SCREEN LAPTOP
Eliminate Monthly Router Rental Fees
NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi Router (R7000P) - AC2300
- Wireless Speed (up to 2300 Mbps)
- Up to 2000 sq ft Coverage & 35 Devices
- 4 x 1G Ethernet and 2 USB ports
- NETGEAR Armor Cybersecurity
- Price: $199.99
HP - PAVILION 15.6" TOUCH-SCREEN LAPTOP
Samsung - 390 Series 24" LED Curved Monitor
HP - PAVILION 15.6" TOUCH-SCREEN LAPTOP
HP - Pavilion
- 15.6" Touch-Screen Laptop
- Intel Core i3
- 8GB Memory
- 1TB Hard Drive
- Color: Warm Gold
- Price: $604.99
Samsung - 390 Series 24" LED Curved Monitor
Samsung - 390 Series 24" LED Curved Monitor
Samsung - 390 Series 24" LED Curved Monitor
Samsung - 390 Series 24" LED Curved FHD FreeSync Monitor - High glossy black
- Display Size 23.5 Inches
- Brand Samsung Electronics
- Series LC24F396FHNXZA
- Resolution FHD 1080i
- Hardware Interface HDMI
- Price: $169.99
LOGITECH C922 Pro Stream Webcam
LOGITECH C922 Pro Stream Webcam
Samsung - 390 Series 24" LED Curved Monitor
OPTIMIZED FOR STREAMING AND RECORDING
Connect with superior clarity every time you go live on channels like Twitch and YouTube. Broadcast your gameplay in 1080p with integrated background replacement (Powered by Personify), reliable no-drop audio, autofocus, 78-degree field of view, tripod and free 3-month premium XSplit license.
BuddyPhones School Headphones
LOGITECH C922 Pro Stream Webcam
Nintendo - Switch 32GB Console
BuddyPhones
- Custom Name Tags
- DIY Coloring Stickers
- Decorative Stickers x 7
- Detachable BuddyCable for Sharing
- High-performance Beam Mic
- Soft Travel Bag
- Spare 1/8 in. (3.5mm) Jack Cable, 46 in. (1.2m) Long
- User Guide
- Price: $29.99
Nintendo - Switch 32GB Console
LOGITECH C922 Pro Stream Webcam
Nintendo - Switch 32GB Console
Nintendo - Switch Console
Enjoy an amazing Nintendo gaming experience with the Nintendo Switch console that travels with you. Place the system in the Nintendo Switch dock, which allows you to play with your family and friends on a TV in the comfort of your living room.
Nintendo Switch 32GB Console
- Nintendo Switch dock
- Joy-Con (L) and Joy-Con (R) in gray
- Two Joy-Con strap accessories
- One Joy-Con Grip
- HDMI cable
- AC adapter
- Price: $299.99
Bitsbox - Coding Subscription Box for Kids Ages 6-12 | STEM Education
Bitsbox - Coding Subscription Box for Kids Ages 6-12 | STEM Education
Bitsbox - Coding Subscription Box for Kids Ages 6-12 | STEM Education
Bitsbox - Coding Subscription Box for Kids Ages 6-12 | STEM Education
Bitsbox is a crazyfun subscription box that teaches kids how to code!
No experience necessary—beginners welcome!
Perfect for curious kids ages 6 to 12 years old.
New projects arrive every month.
Each box introduces a new computer science concept.
Kids build apps on the Bitsbox website; the apps they build work on any mobile device!
WAYBER Dual-Sided Desk Pad
Bitsbox - Coding Subscription Box for Kids Ages 6-12 | STEM Education
Bitsbox - Coding Subscription Box for Kids Ages 6-12 | STEM Education
Dual-Sided Desk Pad (31.5 x 15.7"), Waterproof Leather Office Desk Mat, PU Mouse Pad, Desk Cover Protector, Desk Writing Mat for Office/Home/Work/Cubicle (Light Blue/Silver)
- GENUINE QUALITY WAYBER desk pad is made of durable synthetic leather.
- WATERPROOF MATTE FINISH The desk mat has a great waterproof matte finish work surface to keep spills off your desk.
- DOUBLE-SIDED DESIGN The mat has diffrerent color on each side. And either side can be used. It has a tasteful style but that's a touch of elegance to any desk.
- RIGHT SIZE The pad is just the right size ( 31.5 x 15.7" / 80 x 40 cm ) to fit a standard laptop or keyboard with a work area next to it for a pad of paper , a mouse and some office sundries.
- ONE YEAR WARRANTY
ANTIVIRUS & SECURITY SOFTWARE
Bitsbox - Coding Subscription Box for Kids Ages 6-12 | STEM Education
ANTIVIRUS & SECURITY SOFTWARE
Norton 360 with LifeLock Select
- $9.99/month for the first 12 months
- Norton 360 with LifeLock Select offers protection for up to 5 PCs, Macs, smartphones or tablets
- Anti-Spyware, Antivirus, Malware & Ransomware Protection
- Online Threat Protection
- Cloud Backup‡‡, 4
- Secure VPN
Up to 5 PC's, Mac's, phones
- Privacy Monitor
- PC SafeCam
- Dark web monitoring by LifeLock
- LifeLock Identity Alert System
BITSBOX DEALS
TRY BITSBOX YOURSELF!
Bitsbox - Coding Subscription Box for Kids Ages 6-12 | STEM Education
Bitsbox is a crazyfun subscription box that teaches kids how to code!