Back-to-School Gadgets Guide 

Back-to-school time often reminds us of buying new clothes,  new pencils,  and new backpacks,  but perhaps nothing really kicks off the beginning of the school year like new electronics  and gadgets.   Whether it's a new laptop,  a digital camera,  or a nicer LCD monitor,  we have all of the best educational tools  that your child will be looking for.    

Quick Picks

USB Flash Drives  In our data-driven society, USB drives  have a become a valuable tool. With all of the personalities out there, you can surely find a colour and style to match theirs.	Laptops  You can look for the latest state-of-the-art Mac Book  or go with a budget laptop.  Either will get the job done and is perfect for homework and class. For younger kids, try a learning laptop!	DVD/LCD Televisions  Save space with a combo television.  These are perfect for any dorm and can play DVDs  with a quality sound and picture.	Mobile Phones  Stay in touch! Older kids will certainly need one, especially if they are driving. It is always great to have in case of emergencies! For younger children, look for toy cell phones  or the Firefly,  made especially for young minds.	Webcams  Kids communicate through the internet these days, and every child or teen will want to have a webcam.  Some come built into a computer, but sometimes you will have to buy one separately. It's a must-have for children going away to school!

Digital Calculator  Every student needs one of these; they always have and they always will.  High school students will want to have a graphing calculator  handy and young kids will need a digital calculator  capable of computing the basics.	Digital Voice Recorder  This is a great tool for your child to have handy.  They can record lectures and assemblies for future reference.  This may be one of the best study tools  that you can invest in.	Bluetooth Headset  These are big on college campuses and even with high-schoolers.  The headsets are pretty compact and allow the user to adjust the volume so that they can hear your phone call even in the loudest of areas.	iPod  With so many MP3 players  on the market today, surely your kid will want one.  iPods  are the bigger brand out there, but you can find a variety of models loaded with similar features.	Dual Alarm Clock Radio  Take the worry out of waking your child up in the mornings.  Look for clocks that always keep the correct time and never need setting.  Finding an alarm clock with an MP3 player dock  is even cooler and your child will wake up energised to his or her favourite songs.

Related Guides

• Backpacks
• Back-to-School Clothes for Kids
• Back-to-School Clothes for Teens
• Educational Toys
• Electronics
• Gifts for University Students
• Kids' Computers
• Kids' Electronic Toys
• School Supplies
• Toys for Primary Schoolers

External Links

• Chiff.com:  Read more about the hottest back-to-school technology trends. 
• HowStuffWorks.com:  An article full of information on which computers and electronics to get your kids.
• KidsHealth.org:  Information on beating the first-day blues and getting oriented to a new school year.