There's nothing like laying out a new planner with to-do lists and goals at the start of a new year. In the past, I would buy a new planner every year, but would eventually abandon filling it out by April. Sticking with a planner means it has to be something completely customizable to how you take notes and what your priorities are, and I think I've cracked the code to the perfect planner.
The apps and tech that make digital note-taking, research, and AI-assisted writing and coursework has filtered down not just to high-end tablets, but also some of the more affordable models as well. That's where the Lenovo Idea Tab sits - an 11-inch Android tablet armed with everything a student needs, including Lenovo AI Notes, but without the hefty price tag that comes with a laptop. It's on Black Friday sale right now at Amazon for just $180 (-25%).