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High School and College Bound Teens
Get them prepped for the coming school year (and success!) with my top picks in tech, apparel and accessories.
Impecca SDK 801 8GB USB Key Drive
There's always a point when a student needs to save a paper on a flash drive. But darn it, those little things are next to impossible to find when needed. Enter the Impecca SDK 801 8GB USB Key Drive, a stainless steel water-resistant device that fastens securely to any keychain (and looks just like a standard key), which means there’s always a way to save documents, music, pictures and more. Works for both Mac... more
Livescribe Smartpens
It might be hard to believe, but the majority of students still prefer handwriting class notes over tapping away on a computer. Fortunately, technology has produced a dream come true: a pen that lets users record everything they hear and write! The Livescribe series of Smartpens transfers notes and audio to a PC or Mac, and saves hours of time with their search functions alone.
INSOUND Hoodies and Jackets with iPod/iPhone Connection
Teens love hoodies. They're also never caught without a music player or phone. So is it any surprise that they can now fuse the two with INSOUND Hoodies and Jackets? Each style features headphones embedded in the drawstrings and built-in jacks that connect to any phone or music player. And a patent-pending design means these garments are machine washable!
Tocky Alarm Clock
The snooze button has met its match: the Tocky Alarm Clock literally leaps off the nightstand and rolls away, forcing your sleepyhead to get up to turn it off. Tocky comes with a microphone for recording sounds and the ability to upload MP3s for awakening to favorite tunes. Morning classes will never be missed again!
Koss QZ900 Noise Cancellation Headphones
Study sessions call for concentration - not always easy in the public places students tend to favor! So a solid pair of noise cancelling headphones can be one of the most important school-time buys. Koss QZ900s are specifically designed to dramatically reduce low frequency and other noise distractions (like constant cell phone chatter), allowing for quiet time anywhere.
Laptops
The sheer number of computers to choose from can be daunting, but when it comes to school needs, the most important requirements are portability and power. A tablet-style computer like Apple's uber-popular iPad is sure to be on every student's wish list - and has the technology needed to make interactive eTextbooks come alive. 13.3" lightweight laptops are also campus staples. Look for ones with a minimum of 1GB or RAM and a 160GB... more
TOMS Shoes
Toms are a trend you can feel good about your teen wearing. For every purchase made of these ultra-light shoes, based on the traditional alpargata from Argentina, TOMS donates a pair to a child in need. With a cushioned suede insole and latex arch support, these must-have kicks are as comfy as they are stylish.
GOTHAM1 Citizen Bike 20" 1-speed Folding Bike with Alloy Frame
Getting to and fro just got easier with this super-portable (and surprisingly affordable) folding bike. Simple to stash and weighing in at a feather-light 26lbs, the GOTHAM1 Citizen Bike makes it a snap for students with commutes to ride to class in style. And the best part? No tools required! It unfolds and is ready to ride in mere seconds.
Timbuk2 Customizable Bag
Hauling books around can do some serious damage to your teen's back and shoulders. That's why Timbuk2 Bags, first built to serve rugged bike messengers, are the natural choice to cart the many supplies that need to travel along to school each day. Plus, they have an undeniable cool factor, and the ability to be customized to your favorite student's exacting specifications.
Corda-roy's Full Chair/Bed
Dorm rooms are notoriously tiny, so every piece needs to do double-duty. Corda-roy's Full Chair/Bed is a cushy bean bag by day and a full-size bed by night, perfect for study-buddy sleepovers. This super-comfy seat is 42" in diameter (bed measures 60" wide x 72" long x 10" thick), and is available in classic corduroy, micro suede, or soft chenille.
