For college-bound teenagers, outfitting dorm rooms with the latest tech gear can make campus life less stressful.
ALARM CLOCK
Wake up to your favourite radio tune or a buzzer with the Philips Bluetooth Alarm Clock Radio. Featuring dual-alarm setting, this will ensure that you’ll never be late for class. Its built-in mic lets you take hands-free calls while interchangeable cradles allow for both Android and iOS devices to be charged on the dock. Price: US$32.99 (RM142) at Amazon.com.
UNIVERSAL CHARGER
Students who need to charge multiple gadgets at once should get the Zolt Portable Laptop Charger Plus. It features a notebook connection and two charging USB ports. Comes with a 1.8m charge cable with eight interchangeable tips for most laptops or notebooks. Price: US$59.99 at Amazon.com.
SMART NOTEBOOK
Everlast gives users a classic pen and paper experience that’s built for the digital age. Mark a symbol and scan your pages using the Rocketbook App to blast your notes to the cloud. The Everlast notebook can be used with any pen, marker or highlighter from the Pilot FriXion line. Add a drop of water and the notebook erases like magic. Price: US$34 at Amazon.com.
EXTERNAL BATTERY
Having external battery like Jackery Bolt will keep the devices topped up throughout the day. This charger features a 6000mAh capacity, as well as two built-in charging cables for iOS and Android devices, and one open USB port. Price: US$21.24 at Amazon.com.
NOISE-CANCELLING HEADPHONES
How to cut out noise and concentrate when the dorm is up to its usual shenanigans at night? Getting a noise-cancelling headphones is the way to go. This BOHM B66 Bluetooth Wireless Headphones helps you disconnect from busy surroundings while disconnecting from the headache of tangled wires. Price: US$84.99 at Amazon.com.
MEDIA STREAMERS
Chromecast is a media-streaming device that plugs into the HDMI port on your TV. Simply use your mobile device and the TV to cast or stream your favourite TV shows, movies, music, sports, games and more. Chromecast works with phones, tablets and laptops. Price: RM186 at Lazada.com.my.
DIGITAL HIGHLITER
The IRISPen Executive 7 is a full-featured text recognition pen scanner. It works just like a highlighter! Simply slide the digital pen over printed information from newspapers, magazines, books or letters and the text will instantly appear on your computer screen. It also features integrated translation functionality for over 50 languages. Price: US$74.95 at Amazon.com.
PORTABLE KEYBOARD
What’s better than a light and foldable keyboard? One that can simultaneously pair with virtually two devices and be switched instantly with a single touch. The Microsoft Universal Foldable Keyboard features a full-size water repellent keyset and comes with a built-in rechargeable battery, providing up to three months of usage on a single charge. Price: RM389 at Lazada.com.my.