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So then after you drop down about $8,000 to pay for the first semester of college, you then have to go to the bookstore in order to pay premium amounts for your textbooks. My guess is that one (or many) of your professors just so happened to write a book of their own, and they find that this is the most satisfactory text for their class. Sound about right? Well, if you don’t feel like paying top dollar for your school books, look to Amazon New and Used Textbooks to get you by. You can easily search the Amazon data base by using either the book title, author or ISBN number (you know the long code with dashes above the UPC?). OR if you are looking for a bit of extra cash, Amazon allows you to also put your textbooks up for adoption! You can save up to 30% off of brand new textbooks and up to 90% off of the used ones. I am willing to bet that your college/university bookstore is not going to be offering you that same deal. Check to Amazons list of new and used textbooks before the semester is to far under way.

College kids like to eat and snack, and eat and drink, and snack and drink, and also eat too. In order to keep foods ready for the munching, it is best to get a compact fridge like the Igloo Stainless Steel Mini Fridge. This 1.7 cubic feet mini fridge is able to hold a 2 liter bottle on the inside door basket, and includes a sizable interior for all of your refrigeration needs. Environmentally friendly, Igloo created this compact fridge to use no CFC’s, and is a low energy consumption appliance. Outside of a softline reversible door, invisible door handle, and slide out shelves, the Igloo offers an adjustable thermostat and ice cube chamber (with included ice cube tray). Perfect for dorm rooms or small bedrooms in an apartment, Amazon is currently offering the Igloo Mini Fridge for less than $100.00 and if purchased within the next 24 hours (ending 9/4) you can even enjoy one day shipping at check out. For any student who wishes to conserve space but still be able to keep food cold and fresh, the Igloo compact fridge is a very economical and lightweight choice.

Futons are a perfect way to retain space in small areas (i.e dorm rooms and college apartments), while still providing adequate comfort, support, and design to the room. This particular Euro Futon Black Mattress has a 3 position adjustable back, and can be used for both sitting and sleeping purposes. Although some assembly is required for the Euro Futon, the finished product will easily sit 2-3 people, or you can lay it out for a sizable 74” x 30” sleeping option. Using a powder coated silver metal frame with welded construction, the Euro style futon frame and mattress set is an extremely durable piece for any empty room. The “new age design” of black mattress will easily accompany any color or theme of your spare/common room, and at a discounted price of comfort! Along with the included cotton/polyester cover, the Euro Futon black mattress also includes 2 silver accent pillows, which are extremely plush and flame retardant. This particular Euro futon is being sold for a substantial 30% off at Amazon, but are being sold quickly due to the back to school season. Check them out today for a great addition to any room!

Extra space is the most important thing to consider when moving furniture into your dorm. Now I know that school has already started, however now is the time you begin to realize what you should have brought, instead of what you actually packed. The Airmesh Dorm Dish Chairs are an extremely comfortable, popular, and compact way to keep floor space at a maximum. Going into any department store, you may have already seen, or sat in one of these dish chairs just to give it a try. Foam filled, these Airmesh chairs are nice and deep, and feel almost as if you are sitting on a foam mattress. This particular dish chair is offered in 3 colors (blue, black, and red) in order to fit any dorm style, and it is constructed of durable polyester material in order for you to plop in through 4 straight years of college. I feel the greatest feature of the Airmesh dorm chairs however, is that fact that the powder coated steel legs fold in for an easy (and light weight) storage solution.

Speaking from experience, every Dorm Room needs a fan. Most dorms/apartments come with an air conditioning unit, but with all the food, dirty laundry, and heat that builds up, you should look into a Vornado 3 Speed Fan for air circulation. An extremely compact fan, the Vornado measures at 12” x 8.80” x 13.60” so that it can easily rest on a desk (or floor) without taking up necessary workspace. As a 3-speed fan, you are able to control both the amount of air circulation, and the direction of airflow by adjusting the fan blade head. As a high performance unit, the Vornado fan uses vortex technology in order to fully circulate the air in whichever room it is placed. It will even circulate air in a room up to a surprising 70 ft, and I don’t know any dorm room that large! Oddly, as powerful as this compact fan is, it works wonders while remaining whisper quiet for potential student study sessions. Plus as a further sign of quality and assurance, Vornado even gives this fan a 5-year warranty-even though it will far out last the time constraint.

It’s discounted, it’s useful, and it’s perfect for back to school. What I am talking about, is this perfectly sized 3 Compartment Laundry Sorter. For those of you out there who actually care about sorting your laundry (from experience men don’t care too much), this compact laundry sorter is truly ideal for the dorm room needs. Small enough to reduce using precious floor space, but large enough to fit a weeks worth of laundry, the mesh laundry hamper and sorter includes easy carry handles and flexible dividers for quick separation and transportation. Standing upright at 30” x 11” x 24”, this college hamper uses breathable mesh walls to allow for storage of wet/gym clothing without mold or mildew build up. It is also slim enough to wind through thin college dorm hallways or stairwells without banging in to anything. I like this specific 3 compartment laundry sorter because unlike many other mesh hampers, you are able to fit folded laundry back into the divided sections. Offered in 3 colors (black, white, and teal) this dorm laundry bin and sorter will work just as well in a men’s or women’s style dorm room.

If you are heading back to school, the first thing you are going to need (after shower shoes of course) is a clear computer monitor. Prices have been substantially dropping on flat panel monitors, and between Labor Day sales and back to school time, this is really the time to buy. The Acer Flat Panel 19” Monitor will soon be available through Best Buy at a great price of $159.99 after rebate. Perfect for graphic designers or the avid movie watcher, this Acer computer monitor is thin enough to be mounted on the wall, and has a terrific 2000:1 contrast ratio for a fantastic display. The 19” wide screen flat panel also has a 1440 x 900 maximum resolution at 75Hz, meaning you will be getting an extremely clear and detailed image regardless of the colors on screen. Personally I am excited about this particular Acer monitor because it is both PC and Mac compatible, and it has a 5 ms response time to discourage any blurriness or streaking during a fast action movie, sporting event, or video game. Keep a look out at Bestbuy.com for this Acer 19” Widescreen Monitor as it is coming soon, but will assuredly sell out fast.

If there is any absolute in this world, it is the fact that home and office software costs more than the desktop/laptop computer it is run on. If you are a student or a professional looking to complete various assignments and projects at home, Microsoft Home Office and Student Software is the right package to use. This software suite includes the Microsoft 2007 version of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and OneNote, and is being sold at a significantly lower price due to Labor Sales and the Back to School Season. The Home Office and Student package uses a highly intuitive interface which uses updated graphics, displays commonly used commands, and simple to use formating galleries to create flawless documents. For those out there who are unfamiliar with the earlier versions of the Excel, Word, and PowerPoint software package, this enhanced version of Microsoft Home Office includes highly useful tutorials for easy navigation and operation. Home Office and Student also uses new and highly advanced encryption features for security measures and improvements on the document recovery/inspector tools. After back to school time, this 2007 office software may jump back up in price! Be sure to pick it up today before it is to late.

If there is one certainty in life, it is the fact that college issue twin XL beds are hard and uncomfortable. Hey, maybe you like sleeping on something like that, or maybe you should invest in a Twin XL Memory Foam Mattress Topper. Like the exact same ones seen on T.V, the memory foam mattress pads will contour to your body and will eliminate pressure points due to hard surfaces. Measuring at 2″ thick, the hypo allergenic visco elastic memory foam uses material which helps create a balanced temperature throughout the night (”open cell” technology), and will virtually eliminate nighttime tossing and turning. This specific pad can also be purchased at 3″, though regardless of thickness, each memory foam topper will steadily increase proper blood circulation throughout your body. It may also be responsible for overall deeper sleep, maximized comfort, and extreme levels of relaxation, so watch out! With a 5 year warranty, the Twin XL foam mattress topper will easily get you through college (even if you decide on a 5 year program), just make sure you are able to wake up in time for class.

Running to the computer lab every time you need to print something out is going to get really old really fast. The best way to ensure that all of your office/printing needs are met, is with the HP Officejet All In One Printer. This all encompassing Officejet J6480 version allows you to print, copy, scan, and fax, all wirelessly and with super speeds. Able to print 31 pages in black and white and 25 pages in color per minute, the HP Printer will never slow you down. It will hold 210 pages (for all those long research papers) plus, you even have the option for automatic double sided printing to save on both time and paper. The Hewlett Packard All in one is perfect for both older and newer computers alike, as it is compatible with both modern and classic Windows/MAC operating systems. With many options, the J6480 printer comes also with CD software, a fax and wireless starting guide, power cord, black and tri colored ink cartridges, as well as backed with a nice warranty. This is a perfect opportunity for students to buy a cost efficient, compact All in one printer for their dorm room or apartment.

The HP Officejet All in One Printer can be seen at a great price at various locations. Look to these companies to find the best deal.

Amazon
Staples
Circuit City

Last I checked, college dorms and apartments have two things in common. 1.) They are small, and 2.) Neither come fully furnished. Keeping this is mind (and a students lack of income), it is important to buy a discounted college computer desk that is stable, durable, and most importantly compact. This particular home office computer cart by Mayline is the ideal solution for any student or adult with some serious space constraint. At a modest 28.5″ (W) x 23″ (D) x 28.75″ (H), this piece of Mayline office furniture offers a highly stable, heavy duty steel frame with a seamless top and slide out keyboard tray. The desk is complaint for both laptop and desktop computers, and sits on casters (two of which lock) for easily mobility. Aside from being a great price, this college PCU desk has a stylish medium cherry finish which will fit nicely in any room and it is extremely easy to put together. It will also give students a decent amount of surface area to work with books and papers. Keep in mind, back to school discounts won’t be around for to much longer! Check out what dorm room furniture is necessary before the prices go back up.

I have always been a true fan of Charlie Brown and the whole Peanuts gang. Oddly enough, my father’s nickname is Snoopy, so I guess you could say the name has always had some extra meaning to me. To take my love of this character even further, it was also the name I gave to my first guinea pig. What can I say, Charlie Brown and his best four legged friend are one of the coolest couple around. To celebrate them, I like to keep them close with me on a daily basis, with my Peanuts Back to School Lunchbox. This nostalgic cartoon lunchbox comes with a great thermos bottle, and both display a a fun 60’s-70’s style feel. The Peanuts Lunchbox is made out of high quality metal, and makes for a a perfect cartoon collectible! With such lovely cartoon characters as guards, they help keep food fresh while at the same time acts as a great tree saver (i.e no more paper bag lunches!). You know home made food tastes better, saves you money, and tends to be healthier anyway. Become a little kid again, and automatically increase your hip factor just with a few Peanuts!

You can find the Peanuts Back to School Lunchbox on various sites, like:

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Sorry for all you beach bums, but back to school is just around the corner. So, if you are going to be (or have been) an on campus dweller and plan on not starving during all those late nights, I suggest picking up a G.E Compact Microwave. This 0.7 Cu. Ft. white on white microwave is the perfect size for any dorm room or uncomfortably small apartment. Though highly compact, the G.E microwave offers a great variety of features such as preprogrammed heat and time settings for everyday foods, easy to read LED display, 10 power levels for dense foods, auto defrost (for foods weighing up to 6lbs.), rotating glass turntable, and a child lock for safety. Made by G.E, this is a highly reliable, highly economical appliance which is only offered online through Bestbuy.com. Thus far it has received a 4 out of 5 overall user rating, and at only 10” height x almost 18” deep, this 23lb. microwave will be ideal for any location lacking counter space.

I don’t know about you but I am tired of putting my money into a regular savings account, only to watch accumulate the bare minimum amount of interest. What is the point of saving money if it is not going to work for you? Putting your funds into an ING Direct account is a perfectly safe and secure way of getting a great interest rate with no fees or minimums required. You don’t even need to change your bank! All it takes is 5 minutes to fill out the online application and your Orange Savings Account is yours ING is able to give you a better rate of interest because of their banking services are electronic. That means no lines at a local branch, 24 access to your account information, and secured access for only the account holder. Money magazine is quoted saying that the Orange Savings Account through ING Direct is “….The best money market account in the country”, which is saying a lot considering where our current market is at. If you are interested in hassle free banking at an interested rate above the rest, check out what ING Direct has to offer you.

Credit cards are in important part of building financial responsibility and the necessary credit needed for future large purchases such as cars and homes. However now more than ever there are so many types of cards to apply for, how do you know which is right for you? Regardless if you are a person new to the credit scene, or are a veteran of “using plastic”, The Discover Card is a great tool when going for a purchase. Discover offers unlimited cash rewards as well as 0% interest on any purchase for up to the first 6 months! They even offer multiple cash back awards when using the card at familiar restaurants, department stores, gas companies, as well as for groceries, home improvements and many more necessary things. The Discover Card will also give you complete fraud protection with included early warning alerts as well as secure online account numbers. For the kids headed to school, you are able to apply for the Discover Student Credit Card, while others may better enjoy the benefits of the Discover Miles Card for travel, or the Discover Motiva for on time pay benefits. Discover Financial Services has offers many options to fit the growing needs of various age groups, incomes, and lifestyles.

After 25 years of military service, Nike has decided to revamp the old, and release a modern edition of the Air Force 25 League Pack CC. O.K over all this shoe is pretty much as stylish as it gets. It is a sleek, soft, and much more supportive shoe than its 1^st generation counterpart as it incorporates a seamless leather upper, and perfectly contoured panels. This specific model roles out with a White/Varsity Royal Blue/Red alternating color scheme for a real 80’s nostalgia, but has a few new age technologies within its guts. The inside of the Air Force 25 is really where things go commando in terms of being a responsive shoe. A Carbon fiber shank is placed in the mid section for stability, while the cupsole has a Zoom Air unit sitting on top of the Air Sole heel to really absorb some harsh amounts of shock. For added traction and style points, the bottom of the Nike Air Force 25 is plastered with thin coating of clear rubber outsole which uses pivot circles on the heel and forefoot. The Air Force 25 League Pack Shoe is a great modern twist on a design first made popular back in hay day, it is only offered in 16 different styles…..

Samsung, a leader of the wireless phone market, has recently come out with one of the most user friendly, technologically advanced, and fun cell phones to date. The Samsung Blackjack II truly has it all in terms of being a fast, smart, and compact cell phone. With a clear 2.4” inch display, this cell phone incorporates Windows Mobile 6 and extremely fast 3G speeds to easily support web browsers, instant messaging, Xpress mail, and other facets of internet use. For kicks, the Blackjack II is also easy capable of being your next mp3 player (you can create a music playlist), digi cam, video watcher, and photo sharer. Cool little extras like these aside, the Samsung Blackjack II really begins to shine when used for business.  Highly capable, the phone is able to perform multiple functions to keep you connected when you need it the most. It includes conference calling, call forwarding, hands free speaker phone, calendar, organizer, and more, all with up to 7 hours of talk time. This is the ideal phone for anyone who wants to stay connected using a highly durable, highly intuitive device.

Computer desks are a real tricky buy when considering the size of a standard issue dorm room or small apartment. One of the major selling points with a desk like the Office Star Student Computer Desk, is the fact that its compact nature actually helps with the overall stability. Standing at 30-1/4″H x 31-1/4″W x 24-3/4″D this is truly the ideal size for any laptop or flat screen monitor work. The desk includes a slide out shelf for easy keyboard placement, and has more than enough surface area for both monitor and writing usage. Extremely well designed, the desk by Office Star is constructed of a steel frame which is then powder coated black for some extra style. After you assemble it (don’t worry you don’t need to be an engineering major to figure it out), you will find that the desk sits on casters, making it an absolute breeze for mobility purpose. To make this desk for college even better, Staples is even offering FREE delivery (as of 8/14) so you had better take them up on their offer before it’s too late.

Leaving nothing to the imagination, it takes about 2 whole seconds to see the extreme looking cutting edge indoor/outdoor design of the new Oakley Kitchen Sink Backpack. Basically, if a weekend adventure backpack met and married a scholastic backpack, this would definitely be their offspring. For the weekend woodsman warrior, the kitchen sink backpack includes ergonomic straps and a padded back for long wearing comfort, a waterproof bottom access storage compartment, a top lid with 3 D-ring tie downs, plus a level of durability that only a nuke may destroy. For those dudes out there who are busy carrying the books and trying to make it to class on time, the pack has a padded pocket to fit 15” laptops, a media player pocket with port, a molded eye wear pocket, interior lining, and runs 18” wide x 7 ¼” deep x 22 1/2 “ high for excellent capacity. The Oakley Kitchen Sink Backpack comes in 2 colors (Black or Sheet Metal), and is comprised of a strong combination weave of nylon and polyester. Overall this is a very utility backpack which will suit the needs of students and campers alike.

College is coming up, and that means two things. 1.) You are going to be spending most of your money partying and 2.) You will be dealing with abnormal size beds. Well, I can’t help you much on the party scene (you have do the work on that one yourself and yes I am jealous), but for your standard issue college Twin XL bed I would recommend going with Oxford Solids by Tommy Hilfiger Bedding. Ok don’t let the name scare you into thinking these sets are at an unreasonable price. As of today (8/14) these sets (which include a flat and fitted sheet with pillow case(s)) range from $39.99-$89.99 which is over a 22% savings from regular market value. More important than the great price of the Tommy Hilfiger sheets, is the great style and comfort. Offered (while supplies last) in 5 great colors for men and women, the sets are made from 100% cotton and will remain soft and bright even through a semester of washings. Currently the Oxford Solids are being sold through Bedding Style, who is offering free shipping on all orders over $75. This should be music to the ears for those about to enter the college poor house!