Shopping for dorm gear can be fun or it can make your head spin with all of the choices you have available to you. NextStepU wants to help narrow down your options. Here are some items we found to be perfect for your dorm.
For the tech-savvy student, getting your ducks in a row when it comes to hooking up your space is going to be priority number one.
Will you need a printer? The Brother MFC-J4510DW is the smallest and fastest all-in-one wireless printer that also has mobile device printing capabilities. It has an automatic two-sided printing feature and is a very affordable, small and stylish choice for your dorm.
Est. street price: $199
www.brother.com
Music will be key to making your living space an inviting place to be. The Kinivo ZX100 Mini Portable Speaker is a pocket-sized rechargeable mini speaker that produces monumental sound for up to 6 hours on virtually any gadget. It is available in 4 different color combinations.
Price: $19.95
www.kinivo.com
Do you know that protecting your tablet or laptop might be the most important thing you do at college? Why risk having to replace these costly devices, when protecting them in style can be so easy! Colcasac offers classic style with a minimalist design in these durable and Earth-friendly sleeves for your MacBook, iPad, iPhone and Kindle devices. Soft and smart, these cases are heavy duty and are 100% satisfaction guaranteed to protect your favorite mobile device.
Price range: $14.95 - $124
www.colcasac.com
Making sure you have the right strategic pieces for your space is important, too. Will you want to be able to sit somewhere other than your bed? And what if you are on the top bunk — will you want to climb up there just to relax?
Consider the Modern Dorm Mini-Futon available at DormCo.com. Consider getting a mini futon — it may actually fit in your dorm room! They are made of ultra soft, plush microfiber fabric, a quality steel frame, with a modern design. It will also fold flat — great for naps between class or having guests visit for the weekend.
Price: $160, plus only $2.95 shipping on your entire order.
www.dormco.com/NextStepU
But will you always want to be sitting? The Ninja Standing Desk is the first portable sit-and-stand desk. It weighs less than 5 pounds and can be stored in a bag the size of a laptop. All you need is a door or wall to hang it on. Each shelf holds up to 30 pounds and is sturdy enough for every day use.
Price range: $159 (two-shelf model) and $219 (three-shelf model).
www.ninjastandingdesk.com
Add some functionality to your space with the Anti-Scratch Dorm Trunk from DormCo.com. This dorm-approved trunk has a canvas exterior that will take a beating and still look sharp. Trunks provide a great way to transport what you need to college and also provide storage for your room. It could even double as a coffee table next to your futon!
Price: $96, plus only $2.95 shipping on your entire order.
www.dormco.com/NextStepU
Now that your space is arranged and your gadgets accounted for, it’s time for a cup of coffee. Rather than heading out for a costly cup of joe at the local coffee shop, brew your own flavor in the comfort of your own dorm room.
With the Keurig® MINI Plus Personal brewing system a two-minute cup of coffee that tastes great and will look fabulous on your counter to boot! It is available in 10 different colors: Platinum, Midnight Black, Cobalt, Banana, Red, White, Flash Green, Purple, Orange and Teal available exclusively at Kohl's stores and Kohls.com.
Price range: $99.95 - $124.99
www.keurig.com
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