The 10 Must-Have Gadgets For Your Dorm Room

Now that summer is coming to a close, college students are prepping for the fall semester by engaging in some back-to-school shopping. Besides wanting to invest in a sick ultra-portable laptop like the MacBook Air, or a jack-of-all-trades smartphone like the Motorola Photon 4G, many students are looking for the best all-purpose gadgetry to enhance their campus living quarters. If you’re one of those undergrads struggling with options, and funds, we got you covered. We compiled a list of the dopest and most affordable high-tech gadgets and appliances on the market. From cleaning robots to compact fridges, here’s a look at the 10 Must Have Gadgets For Your Dorm Room.

Price: $300

Since mother isn't around to clean up after you, someone, or something, has to tackle the responsibility of keeping your room devoid of dust and dirt. That's where the iRobot comes in. Simply press the clean button and watch the compact vacuum suck up 98 percent of dirt, dust, and debris found under or around your furniture and wall edges. Carpet, tile, and hardwood or linoleum floors—the Roomba 530 uses dirt detection technology and a cleaning-head suspension system to automatically adjust and clean all surfaces. Once complete, recharge the cleaning robot by placing it onto its docking station. Hey, last thing you need is the pad looking like Joe's Apartment after inviting some chicks over for a study session.

Price: $80

A good printer always comes in handy. Kodak's all-in-one printer lets you wirelessly print from your computer, iDevice (iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad), Android, or BlackBerry phone via wi-fi connection using the KODAK Pic Flick App. The C310 produces crisp text documents and high-quality image printouts that dry instantly. Green-ready, it also runs on recyclable Kodak Inkjet cartridges and conserves up to 71 percent of energy on standby mode. Save money on cartridges, as well as numerous trips to the nearest Staples, by picking one of these up.

Price: $60 (HD), $80 (XD), $100 (XS)

The streaming media player wirelessly connects to your TV and offers over 100,000 movies and 300 channels. Instantly watch 1080p HD Netflix videos, along with content from other media outlets such as Hulu Plus, Crackle, Amazon Instant Video, and more. We recommend dropping the extra $40 on the XS model. Why? It comes bundled with an enhanced motion-sensor controller to play games and a copy of Angry Birds. Films, games, music, news feeds, podcasts, photos, and video sharing...what doesn't the Roku 2 do?

Price: $100

You can only make so many trips to Starbucks before depleting your entire college budget on overpriced coffee. Bosch's brewbot can help you save some cash by whipping up a variety of rich hot and cold drinks including coffee, cappuccino, espresso, hot chocolate, and iced tea right in your room. It utilizes barcode reader technology that determines the amount the water used, brewing time, and temperature to make the pitch-perfect beverage: no pre-heating time required. The T-65 model has a multilingual LCD display that presents all brewing functions and simple instructions for amateur coffee makers, too.

Price: $320

Odds are the PS3 or Xbox 360 will be returning to campus with you, so it's necessary to invest in an affordable high-end HDTV. Vizio's 26-inch E260MV fits the bill. The mercury-free, energy efficient LCD screen produces sharp images and detailing at 1080p high-def resolution, while keeping things eco-friendly by meeting ENERGY STAR 4.1 guidelines. Its 1-inch thin profile will make it easy to place anywhere in your dorm. Think you'll find an HDTV this dope at that price? Guess again.

Price: $210

LG offers you the best of both pre-heated worlds by attaching a 1400-watt pizza drawer under its 1000-watt microwave. Nuke mom's leftovers or throw in a DiGiorno and set it to bake using the Auto Pizza feature, which automatically adjusts the cooking times for fresh or frozen pizza. It beats hitting the cafeteria every night.

Price: $200

Sometimes the mini-portable speakers aren’t enough to get the party started in your room. Audyssey's Lower East Side delivers the hard bass and refined sound that'll keep the campus police knocking on your door. The company's patented technology, as well as a passive bass radiator, works to enhance the listening experience and produce exceptional resonance. Compatible devices include computers/laptops, Apple TV, Blu-ray players, iPhone/iPod models, MP3 players, and other optical audio input devices.

Price: $30

Between the large power inputs and charging several multimedia devices simultaneously, you'll need a surge protector that can utilize every port, conserve energy, and save some space. Quirky's flexible strip does all three: adjusting to cramped environments by molding into different shapes, while featuring six outlets that support full-size plugs and 110-voltage power. The Pivot Power comes with a six-foot cord and off/reset button to economize energy consumption. Black and white color options are also available.

Price: $20

Getting out of bed every morning for class is never fun. Nor is it easy to do when your become best friends with your alarm clock's snooze button. The Flying Alarm Clock practically forces you to get up and keeps you active, as the snooze-free gizmo sets off a loud-shrieking noise and shoots a propeller-like top into the air that must be captured and placed back onto the clock in order to silence it. If you're going to be awaken from your slumber, might as well make it entertaining.

Price: $85

A good compact fridge for less than $100 is ridiculously hard to come by. Nevertheless, you're going to need something to cool off that 6-pack of Four Loco Red Bull during those late night cramming sessions. The Emerson 1.9 CR180 fridge fits right next to your bedside (or other tight areas) and provides plenty of storage room with one slide-out wire rack, separate freezer compartment, can storage, and door shelves. Overall capacity is measured at 54 liters and its cooling system guarantees chill temperatures courtesy of the eco-friendly R134a coolant.