BACK-TO-SCHOOL GADGETS for 2010

Tweet If you are looking for a new computer or laptop, a new cell phone, or just want to take advantage of the back to school sales to get a great deal on a new gadget, check out CNet's Back-to-school 2010 roundup on laptops, desktops and netbooks (http://news.cnet.com/back-to-school/pc-reviews/), including some options for the budget conscious! Or check out the full video roundup of their back-to--school picks (http://cnettv.cnet.com/back-school-special-2010/9742-1_53-50090807.html). CNet also gives their picks for the top 5 cell phones (http://reviews.cnet.com/2733-6454_7-562-1.html) on the market. And Engadget offers a guide for selecting a new digital camera (http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/04/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-digital-cameras/).

For the college student, ZDNet (http://www.zdnet.com/blog/igeneration/back-to-school-tech-the-2010-do-it-yourself-guide/5777) suggests that a gaming console, digital voice recorder, wireless headphones, e-reader and a pocket projector will make dorm life and studying easier.

Of course, along with all your new gadgets, you may need another gadget for recharging while on the go, check out:

USB charger (http://outloud.outbrain.com/network/frame?pcId=265585&reqId=11495c4dc65719f94c569472fbcf94c4)

Solar chargers for the eco-conscious (http://www.siliconsolar.com/pda-solar-battery-chargers.html)

Recharge your rechargeable batteries (http://earth911.com/news/2010/08/09/7-ways-to-power-up/)

New Millennium Computers recommends that you research all your new gadgets before purchasing to ensure that they have all the capabilities that you are seeking, reading online product reviews to see what others are saying about them and most important to look for the best price.

How to get the most out of your BlackBerry

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Is Social Media just a fad?

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Thinking about upgrading to Microsoft Office 2010

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How to shorten url links

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