Real Deal: Back To School Must Haves

Michelle Buckman looks at great deals for the student heading back to class.

Here is Michelle's short list:

The Real Deal on Back to School gear for College students

Expand your closet. Modern Cubes from Livin Box. Stackable cubes, each comes with a door and a shelf, both of which are removable. Stack cubes securely in any combination with the included connectors. Available at the Container Store. $19.99 each

Mini meal-maker. Dorm room chefs will appreciate iWavecube’s claim as the world’s smallest microwave – with maximum convenience at minimum size. It fits on a desktop. ($89.99) (Also available at bjs.com)


Cool message center. Nothing like a low-tech message center that lets you communicate with roomies or to use for laughs – and it freezes ice cream sandwiches, too. You can write notes, lists and scribble directly on the door of the Haier Dry Erase Refrigerator with Freezer, then wipe it off. $99.99

Create storage space. Create tons of storage space under your dorm bed with Richard's Bed Risers for $9.99

Stylish storage. A set of 4 Collapsible Storage Boxes come in a variety of designs. Available at the Container Store $19.99 for the entire set.

More chilling options. The Haier Desktop Refrigerator fits easily on your desk and gives you the convenience of lunch on the go since its portable. It's a steal at $29.99 and is available at bjs.com

Music your way. The Livio Radio The easiest way to enjoy Pandora Internet Radio without a computer. It's the first internet radio with dedicated Pandora "Thumbs up, Thumbs down" controls on front panel to and remote to customize your music. No monthly fees required, no computer required, no software. Compatible with WiFi, DSL or Cable Internet. Gives you access to 11,000 FREE internet radio stations from around the world. Amazon.com $199.99

Productivity meets mobility. The Acer® 10.1" Netbook is lightweight, portable and stylish –making it a simple solution for surfing the web, instant messaging and much more. The Netbook contains 1GB RAM, 160GB hard drive, Windows XP® operating system, wireless internet adapter, Intel Atom™ N270 processor and integrated webcam. It has a three-cell battery that supports up to four hours of battery life and includes a two-year manufacturer’s warranty. $299.00 on bjs.com

All-in-One Desktop MSI: Wind Top All-in-One Desktop PC with sleek 18.5-inch touch screen. Features the latest Intel Atom processor and a 160g hard drive, 4 USB ports, 4-n-1 card reader and a wireless modem. Uses 80% less power. Walmart.com $528