(NC)-Move over binders, spiral notebooks and lunch boxes! These days, new tech gadgets appeal to busy student lifestyles more than the traditional back-to-school necessities from days past. From walking around campus to capturing memorable moments with friends, the following new gadgets and gizmos have transformed back-to-school style this fall.
Digital Camera
Although it feels like digital cameras have been around forever, new features and sleek new pocket-sized designs, make this item an essential must-have for fall. The school years are some of the most exciting times in our lives, so it's essential to capture all of those moments to look back on. It's also a great way to show friends and family back home what college life is really like.
One of the biggest trends this year
is color. The Canon PowerShot in
pink from BestBuy.ca is affordable, simple to use and comes in a variety of colors.
MP3 Player
Music and entertainment are a huge part of student life. The use of MP3 players has skyrocketed across campuses. What better way to walk to and from class than with a playlist of your favorite songs? In addition to music, photos and videos can be stored on some MP3 devices to help you take a break from studying. Many MP3 players also come with a voice recording feature so you can capture that spontaneous brilliant idea for your term paper topic, no matter where you are. One of the newest MP3 players this year is Zune from Microsoft.
BlackBerry
You don't need a suit to use a BlackBerry. In fact, it's an ideal communication tool for students. Whether it's staying in touch with friends, managing a busy class schedule or checking in with Mom and Dad at home, the BlackBerry 8110 Pearl with GPS is the essential tool to help students juggle school and a social life.
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