The best back-to-school tech package

Big retailers are working hard to cater to tech-hungry students. Here's how to put together a perfect package on a budget for your back-to-school student.

The total package
The total package
HP laptop$778
Wenger Backpack $50
Lexmark printer $70
Microsoft Office $150
SanDisk MP3 player $60
HP camera $100
SanDisk flash drive $15
TI calculator $10
Mr. Coffee $20
Total$1,253
For this back-to-school season, the complete package will cost $1,253, provided you're willing to do a little store-hopping.

The laptop makes up nearly two-thirds of the total cost, so if your student already has an up-to-date computer, the package will run closer to $500.

That's a small price to pay for the latest in academic and entertainment power - not to mention a hot cup of joe.

HP Pavilion dv6327cl Laptop

Wenger Maxxum Computer Notebook Backpack

Lexmark Z1420 Wireless Color Printer

Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007

SanDisk Express 1GB MP3 Player

HP Photosmart M437 Digital Camera

SanDisk 1GB Cruzer Micro USB Flash Drive

Texas Instruments TI-30Xa

Mr. Coffee CGX5 4-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker

The total package
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