5 Christmas Gadgets to Fit a Homeschool Budget

Whether you’re looking for a gift for your homeschooler or a gadget for the whole family to enjoy, finding new technology that fits within your budget is a tricky endeavor. Check out AOP’s top technology picks to place beneath your tree without breaking the bank this Christmas.

Asus Memo Pad 7 - $179 (Best Buy)
A stylish, clutch-bag inspired tablet, the Asus Memo Pad 7 weighs less than 10 ounces. The 7-inch, anti-fingerprint coated screen has 178-degree viewing angles and is great for on-the-go owners.

Other features include:
1920x1200 HD display
16 GB storage
SD card reader
11-hour battery life
5 megapixel rear-facing camera
2 megapixel front-facing camera
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Amazon Kindle Fire HDX - $179 (Amazon)
Accomplish tasks on the run with fast web browsing, email, and calendar support from Gmail and Outlook. Plus, receive access to more than 100,000 apps and games through the Amazon Appstore. Prime members can also stream tens of thousands of Prime Instant Videos for free.

Other features include:
7-inch screen
1920x1200 HDX display
16, 32, or 64 GB storage
“Mayday” button for instant access to an Amazon expert
Built-in OfficeSuite
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Asus Chromebook C200 - $179 (Amazon)
Compact and stylish, this laptop provides access to thousands of apps in the Chrome Web Store, as well as hundreds of offline apps, including Gmail, Drive, and YouTube. Plus, enjoy any-time access to your files with 100 GB of free cloud storage for two years.

Other features include:
1366x786 HD display
HD Camera
11-hour battery life
Full-size keyboard and spacious touchpad
HDMI connectivity
USB port
SD card reader
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Asus Transformer Book T100TA (64 GB) - $329.99 (Best Buy)
Use the Asus Transformer Book as a tablet or dock it to enjoy a laptop feel, complete with a full-size keyboard. Select models also include 500 GB of extra hard drive space on the dock.

Other features include:
10.1-inch screen
1366x769 HD display
11-hour battery life
Includes full versions of Microsoft Office Home & Student
HDMI connectivity
USB port
1.2 megapixel camera
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Chromecast - $29.99 (Amazon)
If you already have a new laptop or tablet, consider getting Chromecast, a streaming device that allows you to cast your favorite movies, photos, music, and more to your TV to share with family.

Features include:
Supports popular apps including Netflix, YouTube, Hulu Plus, Pandora, and more
No remote needed
Easy setup: Plug into HDTV and connect to WiFi network
Works with Android phones and tablets, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, and Chromebook

What gadgets would you recommend this Christmas?