The best back-to-school tech 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.