Cool tech gadgets for tweens and teens
Books, binders and backpacks are hardly enough for a student to get through the school year. Along with an Internet-connected laptop, the following are a handful of other great gadgets a student can benefit from.
Spice up your laptop or desktop with the Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 7000 ($139.99; microsoft.ca), which includes an ergonomic keyboard and matching laser mouse for maximum comfort and control.
Print, scan and copy with the HP Photosmart C5280 All-in-One ($129.99; hp.ca), delivering photo lab-quality prints, laser-quality documents and the ability to print onto supported CDs and DVDs.
Blow off some steam after exams by tapping on your Nintendo DS ($129.99; nintendo.ca), the portable gaming phenomenon supported by thousands of great games, wireless connectivity and even exercise software.
Away at university? Keep in touch with friends and family back at home with the top-of-the-line Microsoft LifeCam VX-7000 ($99.95; microsoft.ca). This webcam offers high-definition video and photos and an ultra-sensitive microphone
Between classes your SanDisk Sansa 4GB MP3 Player ($89.99; sandisk.ca) is ideal for all your mobile music and podcast needs, while during the class you can use this device to record lectures. It also plays videos, photos, FM radio and offers expandable memory.
Carry all your computer files securely on the Kingston DataTraveler 101 USB thumb-drives (from $12 for 2GB; kingston.com). Along with its cap-less design and cool colours, these password-protection drives mean no one can access your files should you lose it.
You’ve never seen an electronic book reader like this. The Sony Portable Reader ($299.99; sonystyle.ca) offers type that looks like real printer ink, adjustable fonts and sizes, and thousands of downloadable titles.
Students in middle- and high-school could no doubt benefit from the Leapfrog Fly Pentop Computer ($99.99; leapfrog.com) – not only does it remember everything you write but also has onboard software to talk you through math and language homework.
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