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dorm room generic Belkin ipad stand makes viewing easy. Bamboo laptop tray, Staples. Karl Lohnes

Karl Lohnes' top picks for back-to-college or university

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Canada AM: Karl Lohnes on dorm decor
Canada AM's resident home decor expert shows how to make the most of space and electronics in tight dorm room spaces. He shows great items that will help students manage, organize, and implement their electronics into their new rooms.

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Date: Thu. Aug. 18 2011 2:32 PM ET

As students head off to university, laptops, smart phones and tablets are just some of the electronics they'll be taking with them. So I've gathered up some great multipurpose items to help them make the most of their gadgets without taking up extra space. Here is a list of the products featured on CTV's Canada AM:

  • Checkolite iHome Desk lamp (red), http://www.checkolite.com
  • Checkolite iHome bedside lamp (black) approx. 79.99, http://www.checkolite.com
  • Colortunes by iHome (Home Sense $59.00) A cube that is a color changing speaker system for you ipod. Fun and functional.
  • Logitech Speaker Lapdesk N700, Staples $67.49
  • EcoFan Pro Adjustabel Bamboo Cooling Stand for Laptop computer – Staples $49.95
  • E-Stand Adjustable laptop table with built-in cooling sytem – HomeSense 24.99
  • Laptop with built in cushion, cup holder and adjustable LED light -- Home Sense $12.99
  • 360-degree turning stand for iPad 2 from Bed, Bath & Beyond, great to place on your desk so you can watch it like a television without needing a TV for your small room
  • Belkin FlipBlade portable tablet stand, from Bed, Bath & Beyond, $29.99
  • ihome portable mini speaker, from Bed, Bath & Beyond, $24.99
  • Flexible Keyboard -- laptop compatible full size keyboard (rolls up and you can shove it in your backpack) – Bed, Bath & Beyond $19.99
  • And just because he's cute the USB Hubman, Bed, Bath & Beyond, $13.99- 4 USB highspeed ports Windows and Mac compatible -- clear up all the cables and get connected.

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