Going back to school doesn't mean you have to leave great entertainment behind. Check out some great product picks for students that are great for a small apartment, dorm, or group house. Whether you are a parent looking for a back-to-school gift, or a student cashing in on summer job earnings, check out my suggestions for affordable back-to-school home entertainment products.
23-Inch and Smaller LCD Televisions
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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. Check out my suggestions.
Compact Audio Systems
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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. Check out my suggestions.
Network Media Players and Media Streamers
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Network Media Players and Media Streamers are becoming very popular, and are convenient way for students to access TV programs, movies, and music from the internet and view or listen to them on a TV or audio system. In addition, some players can also access audio and video content stored on PCs and media servers. Check out a selection of media players and media streamers that might be the perfect back-to-school gift. Check out my suggestions.
TV Combos
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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. Check out my suggestions.
Upscaling DVD Players
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You don't have to give up 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. Check out my suggestions.
