No matter who you were on campus, figuring out who you’ll be after the cap toss can be daunting. The idea of finding your first real job and (gulp) paying rent on your own place can feel like a lot — but hold up. You’re smart. You’re graduating from college. Be extra smart and make sure your family knows what’s on your graduation gift list. Here are a few of our top picks from Lenovo that we’d gladly take along with a diploma.
If you’re hard on your tech
The real world can be tough, but this 14-inch laptop is tougher. Not only is it super lightweight and speedy, it’s tested against 12 military-grade requirements so it will survive all your coffee spills and pavement drops.
If you need structure to function
This smartwatch will keep you on top of everything. It has all the usual fitness, sleep tracking, and alarm capabilities you expect, and it’s stylish enough to go from the gym straight into a job interview. Just shower first.
If you need a mute button for your roommates
Job hunting? These sleek noise-canceling headphones let you strut around in your own bubble, so you won’t be distracted by your roommate gaming in the living room. They also filter out environmental noise — so if you happen to be out on a city street when you get that post-interview call, you won’t have to yell at your potential future employer over car horns.
If you’re doing the LD thing
Landing jobs on opposite coasts can be rough, but this high-def webcam will help keep your post-campus love alive. The adjustable mounting mechanism is super easy to set up and it streams at 1080p, which is sharp enough to see those freckles.
If you abuse the snooze
You snooze, you lose. If an 8 a.m. status meeting is your new reality, this hands-free smart clock will set you up for success. It comes with Google Assistant built-in, so you can tell it to turn on the bedroom lights and your favorite morning playlist when your alarm goes off — making it that much harder to oversleep.
If you need a tablet on the cheap
Until you get on payroll somewhere, this affordable tablet will get the job done. Put down the kickstand and this 10.1-inch Yoga Smart Tablet is your hands-free Google smart-home hub by day, and an entertainment center with impressive JBL speakers by night.
If you’re an aspiring creative
This 27-inch machine will help you whip your digital portfolio into shape. The 4K display tilts to make it easy to use the digital pen but the real standout is the palm-rejection technology that makes for an IRL pen-to-paper experience.
If you see spreadsheets in your future
Stay ahead of the headaches and bleary vision by investing in a pair of these stylish GUNNAR blue-light blocking glasses. You’re young, but you’re not immune to too much screen time.
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