NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2008
Cool Back-To-School Gadgets
CNET-TV Expert Showcases Several, From "Crammer" To Portable Printer To Kids' Laptop
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Leapfrog's "Crammer" is a 1GB portable media player which can also display flashcards and vocabulary words. (LeapFrog Enterprises Inc.)
But you probably realize that the usual fare, such as pencils, rulers and books, won't cut it anymore. Nowadays, it's all about the gadgets!
Natali Del Conte, a senior editor with CNET-TV (CNET is a CBS News partner), visited The Early Show with high-tech gizmos your kids need to be cool at school.
Editor's note: These product descriptions were prepared in part with info provided by manufacturers:
Crammer Study and Sound System
$60
http://www.leapfrog.com/gaming/crammer/
Digital flash card
1 gig of storage
Spanish translator
Download test questions directly from textbooks
Holds music, too
EEE PC 900
$500-$600
http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/asus-eee-pc-900/4505-3121_7-33016827.html?tag=prod.txt.1
Boots up in 3-5 seconds for use from class to class
Bigger screen than the original version
Built-in webcam
Weighs only 2.2 pounds
Runs Microsoft Windows
Canon Selphy CP770
$149
http://reviews.cnet.com/compact-photo-printers/canon-selphy-cp770/4505-13252_7-33023823.html?tag=prod.txt.2
Portable printer that comes with its own bucket
Excellent photo quality
Rapid prints
Simple design
Store printer and school supplies in the bucket underneath
NOT wireless though. Prints via USB or memory card
Samsung S2 Pebble
http://reviews.cnet.com/mp3-players/samsung-s2-pebble-1gb/4505-6490_7-33089643.html?tag=prod.txt.2
2 gigs of storage - 240 songs
Super cheap and easy
No screen
Stylish and you can wear it around your neck like a pendant
Comes in black, marble, red, green, or purple
13 hours of battery
JanSport Air Odyssey II
$125
http://www.jansport.com/js_product_detail.php?cid=&pid=TNG7
AirLift technology uses plastic lining to absorb the weight that is put on your body
Flexible material conforms to your shoulders and back
Anti-compression for lasting wearability
JanSport Air Cisco
$64
http://www.jansport.com/js_product_detail.php?cid=&pid=TDN9
Same technology as the Air Odyssey but it's a sling back instead of a dual shoulder strap bag
ComfortPack Backback
$30
http://www.comfortpack.net
http://www.myfoxdfw.com/myfox/pages/Business/Detail?contentId=7203189&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=4.4.1
These backpacks feature a unique air bladder which helps take the stress and stain off the make and makes the load feel like half the weight. You blow it up with your mouth.
-- Air system technology that Lightens your load
-- Promotes better posture & spinal alignment
-- Offers maximum comfort
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