It's back-to-school time already. Summer is winding down, and it is time to gear up for the new school year. You may need new clothes, new pencils and a new backpack, but the items that really kick the school year off right are electronics. Whether it is a new laptop, a more powerful digital camera or a nicer LCD monitor, Consumer Guide and HowStuffWorks have found some of the best educational tools that will put you on the right path.
HP Pavilion dv9500t
The HP Pavilion dv9500t laptop is like bringing your old desktop tower to class with you (but way more convenient). This notebook starts with an ample 1GB of DDR2 memory, and is easily upgraded. This unit also features "QuickPlay," so you can watch DVDs and listen to music without fully booting up the system. Add a TV tuner, and this system is a personal video recorder so you can record TV shows onto a sizable 160GB hard drive.
HP Pavilion dv9500t laptop
HP Pavilion dv9500t laptop
And to go with your new HP laptop, you need an HP LaserJet 3050 all-in-one printer/fax. For less than $300, you can get a laser printer that can spit out 19 pages a minute in draft, meaning that the term paper that you worked on all night can be ready before that 8 o'clock class. If you aren't able to make it all the way across campus, no sweat: You can fax your paper into the office at 20 pages per minute!
Canon PowerShot A710IS
It is a good idea to pack a digital camera before heading off to school. (Our advice is to take a picture of yourself with a big stack of books at the library to send to your mom.) To get that done, the Canon PowerShot A710IS is a 7.1 megapixel digital camera with a 6X optical zoom and image stabilization. This is an impressive piece of equipment, and it is widely available for less than $300. Another piece of advice: Keep the library image, while making sure you delete the images that you need to delete before winter break.
Apple iPod shuffle (2nd Generation)
Want a bunch of tunes, but don't have a pile of cash? The new Apple iPod shuffle is the smallest and one of the most stylish MP3 players available. This little unit can hold 240 songs and boasts 12 hours of uninterrupted playback. An added bonus is that you can use the shuffle as a portable flash data storage drive, so that you can transport presentations to class or study groups. And the shuffle fully recharges in only 4 hours.
Samsung SyncMaster 225BW 22-Inch LCD Monitor
When you are in the middle of writing a huge term paper, you'll be glad that you went out and got the Samsung SyncMaster 225BW 22-inch widescreen LCD Monitor with a height-adjustable stand to hook up to your laptop, rather than relying only on the laptop's display -- especially true if you have an older notebook. And if you watch a lot of DVDs through your computer, this monitor will really make the images pop, unlike a typical notebook display. The SyncMaster 225BW has six preset display options, including documents, Internet and movies, that really show off the versatility of the monitor.
Samsung SyncMaster 225BW 22-Inch LCD Monitor
Logitech QuickCam Orbit MP
With the face-tracking technology that the Logitech QuickCam Orbit MP web cam employs, you might never be out of frame. This model pans and tilts and can cover 189 horizontal and 102 vertical degrees of a room. So if you are on a video call across campus, you can move all over the room and still be in the picture. And with its integrated microphone, you can make the call hands-free and without that dorky phone headset.
Flash Memory
Remember that you can take it with you: Flash memory cards and sticks such as SmartMedia, CompactFlash and Memory Stick are different types of removable flash memory that transfer information from devices like digital cameras and PDAs to computers. It is important to know which type of memory storage is the one that will work with your device. With the right kind of memory storage, you can easily store your key documents, pictures, music and video clips.
Educational & Reference Software
There are so many educational titles available that you can easily find help in any area that you may need, from math to writing to typing to science. There are software packages to help you scrapbook, learn French and play piano. And reference software is available to make research a breeze. For every level of student, from toddlers to college students, and every interest that you can have, a detailed software package is available to help you out.
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