The best...back-to-college gear

A flexible surge protector, a cheeseburger bean bag, and more

Quirky Pivot Power Surge Protector

Created by a Rhode Island School of Design student, this surge protector solves a common problem by flexing and bending to accommodate more plugs.

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Samsung BD-D7000 Blu-ray Player

Perfect for a coed’s downtime, this slim device not only plays Blu-rays but also connects your TV to 200-plus apps and trolls the Web for streaming media.

$300, samsung.com

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Eco Extreme Speaker Case

The new college stereo? The Eco Extreme serves as a waterproof carrying case for an MP3 player or phone even while it blasts tunes through its compact built-in speakers. “This the case does very well.”

$50, gracedigitalaudio.com

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Woouf Bean Bags

This comfy cheeseburger is just one in a line of hip beanbags sold online by a Barcelona retailer. Other choices include a lifesize guitar amp and a vintage suitcase.

From $130, woouf.com

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Tolomeo Micro Desk Lamp

The smallest version of this design classic is perfect for a cramped dorm desk but built to last a lifetime. It’s available in aluminum, black, or several brilliant colors.

From $290, lumens.com

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