Gifts for Grads' First Solo Pad
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Sharp AQUOS LC-13B8U-S
A slick LCD TV for small spaces
Only four inches deep and weighing about eight pounds, this 13- inch Aquos LCD TV is compact and elegant, with side speakers and easy-access inputs. And since the Aquos line has a great reputation for its bright, vibrant picture, you won't have to worry about quality. Best of all, it’s inexpensive at less than $250.
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Macally TunePro
A flat-panel stereo/alarm clock/radio for your iPod
The slim profile on this stereo belies its powerful sound. TunePro works with all iPod devices that have a 30-pin connector (Sorry Shuffle fans). Wake to your favorite iPod tunes or to the old-school radio or buzzer. It’s your call.
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Apple MacBook 2 GHz
One computer for everything
With the Intel Core Duo processor and a great suite of applications, the Apple MacBook will get your grad off and running on a search for jobs or classes, stay in touch with you and friends, and even create multimedia masterpieces.
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Dyson Root 6
The little vacuum that sucks big time
Small spaces, big dirt. Dyson’s cyclone technology creates a whirlwind of suction that’s said to be three times stronger than a normal vacuum cleaner. And the Root's handheld size makes it perfect for cramped nooks and crannies.
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Linksys RT41P2-ATRouter
Phone service and Internet sharing in one box
When space is at a premium, you want a router that has both Internet connectivity and Voice over IP under one hood. This Linksys model even includes two independent phone jacks to make it easy to switch from landline service to a new VoIP provider.
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Sony Portable Reader
A book collection in the palm of your hand
Small rooms are tough on book lovers. Able to hold about 100 books (as well as PDFs, Word docs, and MP3/AAC audio files), the Sony Reader solves that problem. It's the most book-like of all the electronic book readers, and also has one of the clearest displays, with the ability to enlarge the type up to 200 times. At $350, price may be its biggest drawback.
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Planon DocuPen RC800
A pen/scanner that would do James Bond proud
Scanners are real estate hogs, but Planon’s pen/document scanner takes up no space at all, lets you scan documents in color, and even includes software to help keep scans organized.
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LG Combination Microwave/Coffee Maker
Coffee with your Rice-A-Roni?
LG's coffee pot/microwave combo can really help save counterspace. The coffee maker brews up to six cups, while the microwave automatically senses when food is done and shuts itself off.
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