Back-to-School Workspace Refresh (Win! An IRIScan Anywhere 5 Portable Scanner from Best Buy!)

With so many students starting a shiny new year, the time feels right to embrace the back-to-school spirit and give our own workspace a September refresh, too. And, since our "desk" these days is a twist on the traditional (think: the kitchen table, a co-working concept, our neighbourhood coffee shop or, on a nice day, a picnic table in the park) we’re counting on Best Buy to give us the tools we need to get the job done—from space-savvy products to items we can take on the go (plus a few décor scores, to boot). Check out our complete shopping list below, and find out how you could enter to win! —Vita Daily

pc point. Our first upgrade: our computer, and this HP ENVY 15.6" Touchscreen 2-in-1 Laptop ($1,099.99) will definitely do the trick. An Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD power smooth multitasking while a 15.6" FHD touchscreen display offers intuitive interaction. Best of all, its convertible design lets you use the laptop in multiple modes, while a fingerprint reader boosts security.

desk quest. No desk? No problem! The Targus Mouse Pad Lap Desk ($34.99) boasts a large solid surface that’s perfect for laptop sizes up to 15.6", a precision tracking mouse pad and a soft and comfortable cushion angled for ergonomic typing. Plus, it includes a carrying handle for easy transport.

backpack away. This Samsonite Dunewood 15.6" Laptop Day Backpack ($99) makes our daily commute to the café a breeze, thanks to padded compartments, contoured padded straps and air mesh back padding for a comfy carry.

print this. When our workspace is, well, short on space, this HP LaserJet Pro M15w Monochrome Wireless Laser Printer ($149.99) is a perfect fit. It features a compact design that doesn’t sacrifice on print clarity or speed.

scan in. From important forms to documents, the battery-powered IRIScan Anywhere 5 Portable Scanner ($149.98) lets us scan pages up to A4 size on the go—and even includes software to convert those scans into editable documents, export information from business cards, and compress files.

light bright. The Sharper Image Himalayan Salt Desk Lamp ($29.98) helps bring a peaceful glow and naturally cleaner air to our workspace. It’s beautifully hand carved from genuine pink salt crystal in a one-of-a-kind silhouette that emits negative ions when heated to help neutralize and remove positive-charged ions and bad odours from the air.

sitting pretty. We know stand-up desks are all the rage but, when our gams need a break, this Sitting Point BigBag Pop Art XL Contemporary Bean Bag Chair ($379.99), with a pop-arty furniture-grade fabric cover and 100 per cent virgin polystyrene bean filling, provides the perfect place to plop down.

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Win! An IRIScan Anywhere 5 Portable Scanner from Best Buy!

We have a winner! Congratulations Evelyn N. of Winnipeg, who won an IRIScan Anywhere 5 Portable Scanner from Best Buy!