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Geek Out! Great Gadgets for Students

How do you get up in the morning? Do you hit the snooze button so many times on your phone that it just gives up? If so, maybe you should invest a little money into a more traditional means up getting up, an alarm clock that you can’t make calls from; a.k.a. not your cell phone.

If waking up isn’t a problem how about your laptop overheating, chronic wrist pain from using a mouse, or trying to read in the dark. There are several techy solutions for these common complaints…these “nice to haves” are a good indulgence every now and then.

Try out some of these geeky gadgets for simple, but cool, solutions to everyday problems:

  • Clocky: GET UP! These cute little alarm clocks are more pesky than they seem. The concept is that they roll a few feet away after you press the snooze; making you get up to stop that annoying alarm sound. Great for people who ignore the signal to get up in the morning, or for those that need to get up after a quick study break nap.
  • Belkin Laptop Cooling Pad: Not only does it cool off your overworked laptop, but it raises the screen so you don’t have to break your neck; it also protects your thighs if you tend to do your studies upright on your couch.
  • Vertical Ergonomic Mouse: Many of people have chronic pain in the wrist. This may occur more frequently with those in front of a computer screen more, like an online student. Here’s a solution, a mouse to alleviate the pain induced by repetitive movements.
  • Book Lights: A must-have for nights spent burning the “late night oil”. Instead of an overhead light, these easily clip onto your book and luminate what you need to see; allowing others to sleep peacefully. Try an eco-friendly version with LED’s!
  • Roll-Up Keyboard: Who doesn’t need a keyboard you can roll into a burrito so you can take it anywhere you need to? This one tops the list of geeky gadgets of things that would be great to have as a student; they even have them in blue and pink!
  • PowerSquid Surge Protector: The days of bulky rectangular cord jungles are nearing an end, here’s a sleeker and more modern version of where you plugin everything.

Since you spend so much time online why not indulge in a few things that can make the experience more enjoyable. Indulge in your techy side for some of these nearly irresistible items.

– J. Mason

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