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CNET's back to school guide
Three I can't study without
Though summer is at its peak, as July passes into August, the ringing of school bells isn't far off. Before classes commence, make sure your scholar is prepped to hit the books. Pencils and rulers don't cut it anymore. Nowadays, school supplies mean laptops, wireless networks, cell phones, handhelds, and even MP3 players to unwind between classes. This top-rated technology, handpicked by CNET's editors, is sure to help your student make the grade.

Find out what gear these students can't study without:
Annie Nguyen
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Name:
Annie Nguyen 
Year:
Senior 
Major:
Accounting 
School:
University of Southern California 
David Thomas
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Name:
David Thomas 
Year:
Senior 
Major:
Philosophy with a minor in Political Science 
School:
Colgate University 
Frances Sun
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Name:
Frances Sun 
Year:
Sophomore 
Major:
Business Economics 
School:
University of California at Los Angeles 
Jon Wirt
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Name:
Jon Wirt 
Year:
Sophomore 
Major:
Communications 
School:
University of Wisconsin--Madison 
Kelly Gillespie
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Name:
Kelly Gillespie 
Year:
Senior 
Major:
Marketing with graphic communication minor 
School:
Clemson University 
Patricia Ambroise
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Name:
Patricia Ambroise 
Year:
Junior 
Major:
Psychology 
School:
St. John's University 


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