23-Inch and Smaller LCD Televisions
An LCD Television in the 23-Inch and smaller category is often just the right size for a bedroom, dorm room, or small apartment. This makes it a great back-to-school gift idea. Today's LCD televisions offer great performance, as well as the latest input options for DVD players, and some have outputs that are ideal for connection to a compact home theater or stereo system. Many can also double as a PC monitor.
TV Combos
TVs with built-in VCRs have been with us awhile, but now TV combos are flat panel LCD sets that come with built-in DVD players, as well as additional connections for game systems and other audio/video devices. These hi-tech TV combos make a great back-to-school gift.
Compact Audio Systems
No cheap boomboxes here, just great sound and flexibility. These compact audio systems provide practical features and decent sound quality without taking up a lot of space. Such systems are great for the student living in a small apartment or dorm room.
Upscaling DVD Players
You don't have to give your favorite DVDs when going away to school. Even if you don't have a high-end TV or home theater system, you can still enjoy the benefits of DVD in a dorm room or apartment. Here are some great full-featured, but reasonably-priced, DVD players to consider for the college-bound.
Great Home Theater Products Priced at $199 or Less
Many consumers have the impression that home theater is complicated and expensive. Although you won't find that 42-inch Plasma Television or LCD flat panel television for $199, there are a lot of surprisingly good home theater-related components priced at $199 or less that can bring the fun of home theater entertainment to everyone. Check out my current favorites in the low-priced/high value Home Theater Components that may be just the ticket for small student living spaces and limited budgets.
