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Graphing calculator: $100. Laptop: $800. Here's how to cut every big back-to-school expense.
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· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on these options, including specific trade-in programs and websites that buy used tech, are available from KVIA ABC-7.
Residents in El Paso looking to save on back-to-school expenses can consider various options for big-ticket tech items. Laptops and tablets can be a significant cost, but there are ways to reduce the expense. Achieve has shared some methods to stretch budgets, including swapping or buying used items.
Trading in old laptops or tablets is also a possibility, with some programs offering cash or gift cards. Further details on these options, including specific trade-in programs and websites that buy used tech, are available from KVIA ABC-7.
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Category: schools Published: August 11, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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