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Electronic checklist Leaving for college. Check out these tools and appliances that score top marks
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OLD SCHOOL, IN WITH THE NEW use, just pop in a T DISC with barcode technology for your personalized cup of coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cappuccino or latte. (FutureShop. ca). Hamilton Beach Single Serve Blender ($19.99) makes a smoothie, power drink or milkshake, just the right size for storing and preparing a drink you can take with you. Just pop on the “togo” top. (FutureShop.ca). Samsung Galaxy S4 ($229.99) delivers incredibly clear and vibrant photos, games, apps and videos. Dual shot takes simultaneous front and rear shots, and drama shot gives you
rapid-fire photos for a timelapse effect. (FutureShop.ca). HP Photosmart ($199.99) wireless all-in-one inkjet printer is perfect for all college students — it prints, copies, scans, faxes, and even accesses content from the Internet using the colour touchscreen display. (hp.com). MacBook Air (starting at $999) is the lightweight notebook that will manage almost every aspect of student life. With the latest Intel Core i7 processors, MacBook Air has plenty of power and seven hours of wireless web time. (Apple.ca).
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If it’s time for your super student to leave the nest and set up a living space, you will need this electronic checklist of amazing appliances and cool tools that score top marks. Panasonic toaster oven ($149.99) is compact, attractive, userfriendly and easy to clean. Ideal for student chefs with limited access to a kitchen or time to cook. (Panasonic.ca). Kobo Arc ($199.99) is a multifunctional tablet, perfect for reading curriculum materials and doing research. It features more than 700,000 apps and games to keep students entertained. (Kobo.com). ASUS MeMO Pad HD 7 ($160) is new, trendy and a total performer with loads of storage and functionality. Easy to use, store and carry, it’s the perfect tablet for university students. (BestBuy. ca). Tassimo Single Serve Coffee Maker ($79.99) is great for late-night studying. Small, sleek, easy to
ASUS MeMO Pad HD 7, $160, top, Hamilton Beach Single Serve Blender, $19.99, left.
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