SHOPPING FOR TECHY SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Looking for the right computer depends on your student's needs

In July, Daniel Tynan of PCWORLD wrote a good column on looking for a good PC for your student. And with school right around the corner, there's never been a better time to do your research before buying that kid his box.

Ranging from budget systems to top of line do everything computers, the list shows speeds, prices, and all the whistles and bells. Print his checklist and take it with you to the computer store.

Meanwhile, Caroline Humer of Reuters reports that laptops have gotten cheap enough and powerful enough that a thousand dollars can buy a laptop that can do just about anything. And that should make mom & dad as happy as their budding student kids!