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Five Star Notebinder and Ultimate Tech Backpack Review

July 28, 2016 By Lindsay 76 Comments

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It’s hard to believe, but it’s back to school time and this year, I’m heading back to the classroom with the new Five Star Notebinder!

Disclosure: I was provided with Five Star®products for review and Five Star® is providing the giveaway items. All opinions are my own.

Five Star Notebinder

Five Star Notebinder

Being a teacher means that I adore school and office supplies. Needless to say, I couldn’t turn down an opportunity to get my hands on the new Five Star Notebinder and the Ultimate Tech Backpack for the upcoming school year. Let me tell you, they did not disappoint.

The Five Star Flex Hybrid Notebinder is a the multi-tool of organization. Its stylish cover folds over and lays flat like a notebook. This is great for small spaces and transportation purposes. It’s not bulky like binders typically are.

Five Star Flex Hybrid Notebinder

The real magic of the Five Star Notebinder is the fact that it works like a binder. The Notebinder has rings that can be opened to add paper and dividers. It comes with 80 sheets of paper but can hold up to 200 sheets. It also comes with 5 pocket dividers. So, it comes with the necessary items for organizing the Notebinder but you can also customize it to fit your needs.

I love my Notebinder. I like that the rings are sturdy without being metal things that clamp shut. These seem safer to me as they are plastic that snap into one another. I also love that the Notebinder is thin like a notebook but more useful like a binder. It’s a beautiful thing! I can’t wait to put mine to use this school year.

Ultimate Tech Backpack

Five Star Ultimate Tech Backpack

You may recall that about a year ago exactly, I introduced you to the Expandable Binder and backpack from Five Star. I am still loving my binder and using it to store my coupons. I also received the Expandable Backpack, which I love. This time, I was sent the new Ultimate Tech Backpack! It seems similar to the backpack I already have in terms of appearance and quality. However, this backpack has padded compartments that protects laptops and other technology.

The backpack also features 3 external cord ports for listening to music and charging devices. The main compartment expands up to 4 inches and it will fit laptops up to 17 inches! Wow! What a great laptop backpack! Plus, I’m loving the cobalt blue color.

Five Star continues to make high-quality durable products that you can’t find elsewhere. They continue to impress me with their creative products and bright designs. I think both the Five Star Notebinder and Ultimate Tech Backpack fit the brand perfectly as they are useful and pretty!


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  1. Denise S says

    July 28, 2016 at 6:57 pm

    I like that the Notebinder is thin, so it would be easy to carry.

  2. Ann Fantom says

    July 28, 2016 at 7:47 pm

    I like that Ultimate Tech Backpack because it protects the laptop so well

  3. Jessica miller says

    July 28, 2016 at 8:13 pm

    I like that the backpack has padded compartments for protection.

  4. Melissa Cunningham says

    July 28, 2016 at 9:17 pm

    I love the tech backpack I really like how it has the 3 ports see you can enjoy your music on the go

  5. harold says

    July 28, 2016 at 10:46 pm

    I love that the binder can hold up to 200 pages of paper. And I love that the backpack will hold a laptop up to 17 inches!

  6. Karen Deva says

    July 29, 2016 at 4:58 am

    I like that the notebinder is so thin and easy to put in the backpack.

  7. Jessica To says

    July 29, 2016 at 7:48 am

    I like the external cord ports on the backpack for charging devices.

  8. Stephanie Phelps says

    July 29, 2016 at 7:53 am

    I loved the binder because it is refillable and I love the pockets!

  9. TallulahJane says

    July 29, 2016 at 8:36 am

    I like the multiple padded compartments separate tech products from the main storage area of the backpack.

  10. Gina M says

    July 29, 2016 at 8:46 am

    The notebook would be awesome! I love that it has a flexible cover, and I can change out the pages as I need to.

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

  11. Patricia Wojnar Crowley says

    July 29, 2016 at 8:53 am

    I like that it has external ports for charging etc!

  12. Lauren says

    July 29, 2016 at 10:25 am

    I like all of the pockets in the backpack.

  13. Lois M. says

    July 29, 2016 at 10:55 am

    I like that at least by the looks of it, it could hold up better and be more convenient for me in my classes. Hopefully. 🙂

  14. Ellie Wright says

    July 29, 2016 at 11:09 am

    I like the backpack and that main compartment that expands up to 4 inches.

  15. Rhonda P. says

    July 29, 2016 at 12:41 pm

    I like the backpack because it looks durable and would last!

  16. Jeanna says

    July 29, 2016 at 1:41 pm

    I like the padded compartments and the external cord ports!

  17. Niki Rowland says

    July 29, 2016 at 1:49 pm

    I like that is is adorable and would make me smile to carry it!

  18. shelly peterson says

    July 29, 2016 at 2:18 pm

    What a great backpack. I love that it The main compartment expands up to 4 inches,

  19. Cheryl B says

    July 29, 2016 at 3:51 pm

    I like the Ultimate Tech Backpac, it can hold a laptop, along with many books.

  20. Claire says

    July 29, 2016 at 7:45 pm

    I like that the Notebinder folds back like a notebook! The desks at my college are super small and it’s hard to use a regular binder on them

  21. shannon fowler says

    July 29, 2016 at 10:12 pm

    i like the design of the backpack. it looks easy to keep organized, and the notebook is the perfect size for carrying around.

  22. Sherri says

    July 29, 2016 at 10:38 pm

    I love that the backpack has 3 external cord ports for listening to music and charging my devices.

  23. Sue Hull says

    July 29, 2016 at 11:35 pm

    I love the backpack and how big it is. It being padded is great too. Thank you for the chance 🙂

  24. Vicki Wurgler says

    July 30, 2016 at 5:19 pm

    I like that the Patent-pending straps distribute weight to comfortably support a heavy load to make backpack easier to carry

  25. Valerie McElroy says

    July 30, 2016 at 8:39 pm

    I love all of the different compartments of the tech backpack.

  26. Jenna Hudson says

    July 30, 2016 at 8:52 pm

    I love 5 star products because they last. My kid puts his backpack through the ringer. It’s important to me to have durable products.

  27. Miranda Welle says

    July 30, 2016 at 9:26 pm

    I really like the laptop pocket in the backpack and the fact that the notebinder cover flips all the way over and mimics a notebook.

  28. Dagmar says

    July 30, 2016 at 10:12 pm

    I love all the storage that the backpack offers!

  29. Jennifer Wilson says

    July 31, 2016 at 12:07 am

    I love how the tech backpack is padded to protect the laptop. I really need this!

  30. Dianna says

    July 31, 2016 at 12:36 am

    It’s great that the backpack has a place for the charger. At the school where I teach, every child is given a laptop to use. Many of them forget to charge it overnight. This would help!

  31. Jess says

    July 31, 2016 at 6:50 am

    I like that the cover of the notebook is tear proof!

  32. Diane S says

    July 31, 2016 at 1:40 pm

    I like the fact the binder is thin and they got rid of those metal rings, that you would always ctch soe skin in.

  33. Aaron Humphrey says

    July 31, 2016 at 3:06 pm

    I like the fact its in much better shape then the one I currently have, hope I win.

  34. HilLesha says

    July 31, 2016 at 8:31 pm

    I love that the main compartment expands up to 4 inches and it will fit laptops up to 17 inches.

  35. jeremy mclaughlin says

    July 31, 2016 at 9:01 pm

    Like that the backpack is very durable.

  36. Leigh Anne Borders says

    July 31, 2016 at 10:36 pm

    The external ports on the back pack are great! I would love the backpack.

  37. Brittney House says

    July 31, 2016 at 11:50 pm

    I like how comfortable the straps look!

  38. Jennifer Rote says

    August 1, 2016 at 10:40 am

    Love the Ultimate Tech Backpack. I like the padded compartments that protects laptops and other technology. Perfect for my son.

  39. Melissa Storms says

    August 1, 2016 at 10:46 am

    I actually really like both. The notebinder looks like a great solution to a problem we have had in the past. The regular binders are really too big for any backpack when you need to carry 2 or 3 home at once.

  40. Deb Ford says

    August 1, 2016 at 2:29 pm

    I like that the note binder lays flat. I think my son would love the backpack too….just his style

  41. Kelly D says

    August 1, 2016 at 8:49 pm

    I like the three external ports on the tech backpack. This would be really convenient.

  42. Kelly Brown says

    August 1, 2016 at 9:04 pm

    I like how easy to use the backpack is….I know might sound silly but sometimes backpacks can be awful!

  43. Lee mckeon says

    August 1, 2016 at 9:31 pm

    I love the backpack because it Is stylish and offers great protection for my laptop!

  44. Nancy says

    August 2, 2016 at 7:54 am

    I like that the Five Star Notebinder has a cute cover, that it also lays flat, and that pages can be added as needed.

  45. Terri S. says

    August 2, 2016 at 9:17 am

    I love that he Ultimate Tech Backpack has so many compartments especially the padded one to protect my laptop.

  46. Melissa S says

    August 4, 2016 at 4:02 pm

    I love that the Ultimate Tech Backpack has external cord ports, with the kids going back to school, and needing their electronics on a daily basis; i like knowing that if needed they can charge their devices.

  47. mrsshukra says

    August 4, 2016 at 4:20 pm

    I like the padded protection the backpack provides! The binder is so smart!

  48. Sarah Hayes says

    August 4, 2016 at 11:09 pm

    i like how stylish the backpack is and that it has lots of space

  49. Robin says

    August 7, 2016 at 3:33 pm

    I like that the backpack has ports to I can plug in my iPod.

  50. Nikki Hanna says

    August 8, 2016 at 12:33 am

    I love that the backpack can fit a computer in it and also has 3 external cord ports, thats awesome!

  51. Janine Hwang says

    August 8, 2016 at 3:01 am

    I like the cord access! Of the backpack

  52. Jonathan Brigden says

    August 8, 2016 at 4:03 pm

    I like the backpack because it’s small and can pack a lot in it for its size.

  53. Jennifer R says

    August 8, 2016 at 9:51 pm

    I like how thin the Five Star Notebinder looks and the port access on the Ulitmate Tech Backpack.

  54. Dawn Keenan says

    August 9, 2016 at 2:55 pm

    I love the padded compartments in the backpack. How cool.

  55. Daniel M says

    August 9, 2016 at 5:07 pm

    like it has external ports for charging

  56. Keeley Sullivan says

    August 10, 2016 at 8:57 am

    I love that it has 3 external ports, way better than just one.

  57. susan smoaks says

    August 10, 2016 at 12:01 pm

    I like that the backpack is made to hold up and it is the ultimate tech backpack.

  58. Brad says

    August 10, 2016 at 4:08 pm

    I like that you can charge your devices while they’re still in the backpack

  59. Lyndsey R. says

    August 10, 2016 at 5:24 pm

    I like all the compartments in the backpack and also that there is a port for your smartphone.

  60. Kimberly Keithline says

    August 10, 2016 at 8:10 pm

    I love that the backpack is water resistant and has padded compartments for my laptop

  61. Tina reynolds says

    August 10, 2016 at 8:12 pm

    I like how padded it is. I also really like the compartments options

  62. Sheila Vives says

    August 10, 2016 at 9:32 pm

    I like that the Five Star Notebinder is lightweight, lays flat, and is easy to use. With all the weight we carry in backpacks it is nice to have what we need without making our backpacks burdensome.

  63. Laurie Emerson says

    August 10, 2016 at 9:45 pm

    I like that the backpack has padded compartments. It would keep my laptop save when I carry it with me.

  64. Elizabeth H. says

    August 10, 2016 at 10:13 pm

    I like the room it has on the backpack.

  65. Jenny S says

    August 10, 2016 at 11:11 pm

    I’ve always found that Mead products are so much more durable than other brands. School items take a beating but Mead holds up really well.

  66. Hesper Fry says

    August 11, 2016 at 12:30 am

    I like that the backpack securely holds a water bottle and has a lifetime warranty.

  67. Erica B. says

    August 11, 2016 at 1:32 am

    I like how durable the brand is.

  68. Kristi C says

    August 11, 2016 at 4:59 am

    I like that the backpack will hold up to a 17 inch laptop.

  69. Jill Rivera says

    August 11, 2016 at 10:40 am

    Three external ports included for listening to music and charging tech devices. Earbud guide secures cords to your backpack is the feature I love about the ultimate tech backpack.

  70. Denise W says

    August 11, 2016 at 10:49 am

    I love that the binder is sturdy and tear-proof. My daughter treats her backpacks like a rag doll. 🙂

  71. Trinh Quinonez says

    August 11, 2016 at 12:43 pm

    I like how the binder rings are easy to open.

  72. Tara says

    August 11, 2016 at 2:13 pm

    I like how durable they are!

  73. Rosey says

    August 11, 2016 at 9:13 pm

    I like that the backpack features cords. In this day and age, you def. want to have something like that most everywhere you go.

  74. Michelle H. says

    August 11, 2016 at 9:14 pm

    I love the storage pockets in the backpack.

  75. Trisha McKee says

    August 11, 2016 at 9:26 pm

    I love that the backpack has external ports. Such a great feature in this day and age.

  76. Milo says

    August 11, 2016 at 10:30 pm

    the vivid color/the fact that it protects laptops

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