Click HERE to watch the video from my TODAY Show "Back-to-School
Gadgets" segment. It was pretty funny watching Al get into that bed then later ride on the tiny scooter. He's just great!
Below you'll find all the products and the links.
Thank you for watching!
-Cat
College-Bound
Laptop
Minis
The
latest trend in computing is space-saving computers. I love this
concept because it allows students to easily compute in places
they've never been able to before. Here are a few great choices that
are fully functioning systems packed tight:
Meso
by Sylvania,
$450
This
is one of the smallest computers out there, weighing only two pounds.
The system has the latest Atom Intel processor, an 80GB hard drive,
an 8.9” screen, built-in webcam, and 1G of memory. Bonus:
It comes in bright yellow, white, black, and pink.
MSI
Wind, $500
This
2.6 pound comp comes with an 80GB hard drive, Atom Intel processor,
built-in webcam, and a 10” screen. It’s cute, yet fierce.
The computing experience benefits from a keyboard that is 80 percent
of the size of a standard keyboard. You can pick one up in white,
pink, silver, or black.
Studio
Hybrid Desktop by Dell,
$500
Looking
for a desktop for your dorm room? The Studio Hybrid Desktop by Dell
is a great pick. Its design is superior to any other small PC (it’s
80% the size of a typical tower) and is loaded with all the goods. It
comes in six different color options so you can find one to match any
style.
3-in-1
Breakfast Maker,
$70
As
parents, we know that students should start their day off eating a
well-rounded breakfast. Yet getting to class on time often gets
in the way. The best tool I've found to combat both issues is a
machine that you have to see to believe! Within minutes you can make
coffee, toast, and eggs all at once! Every student needs one.
iPod
Voice Recorder by Belkin,
$50
Taking
notes in class is old-school. Now, kids can capture lectures with
this voice recorder.
The gadget quickly turns the professor's lectures into an MP3 file.
It plugs into your iPod's headphone jack and has a speaker for easy
playback.
Middle and High School
Sonic
Boom Alarm Clock by ThinkGeek,
$40
If
all else fails, this will get your star student out of bed! It's
an alarm clock which comes with a mattress pad. When it's time
to get up, the alarm goes off, and the bed will shake you out of
slumber.
InMotion
IM600 by Altec Lansing,
$149
This
alarm clock is an MP3 player docking station with a built-in radio.
Wake up to a great sound or use it while hitting it the books.
The
Amazing Chrome Calculator Belt Buckle, $10
This
is just what you think it is: A cool belt buckle with a calculator on
it. Geeks can be cool too!
Pulse
Smart Pen,
$149
This
is an amazing pen. It has the ability to record audio and keep track
of what you're writing as the audio is happening. Students can
use the pen to listen to the teacher’s lectures and read
through their notes at the same time!
Elementary
School
Star
Globe by Discovery,
$89
This
globe will spin on its axis and provides an audio tour about the
world, including capitals, countries, and more. Turn the lights
off and it becomes a star map, which details the names of stars and
constellations from the internal speaker.
BigTrack
Trackball by InfoGrip,
$80
Little
hands have a hard time using an adult-sized mouse. I was extremely
impressed with how quickly my kid testers took to this gadget. It’s
easy-to-use and they progressed at an amazing rate with their online
game play.
Robot
Pencil Sharpener by ThinkGeek,
$6
When
you twist your pencil to sharpen it, this robot winds up and walks!
Your student will never have a dull No. 2 again with this funky
sharpener.
Razor
Pocket Mod,
$250
Arrive
to school in style! This Mod-inspired electric scooter gets your
little ones to and from school safely and easily, traveling up to 10
miles on a single charge. The scooter is equipped with a rechargeable
battery, which can be used for up to 30 minutes continuously. Choose
from five fun colors, including teal, lavender, black, and pink.
