The Lenovo ThinkPad X100e is an 11.6” laptop, which you might call a netbook, except Lenovo isn’t using that nomenclature to avoid the perception that the ThinkPad X100e is a cheap underpowered notebook.  Many people were surprised that Lenovo released a budget level ultraportable ThinkPad, after all the ThinkPad branding is associated with high-end business [...]

Many people will have heard about the release of the Apple iPad this week, it’s a new tablet device that looks a lot like an oversize iPhone in terms of design but has a different set of uses. While Steve Jobs touted many of the entertainment aspects of the device during his keynote, there are [...]

Barnes & Noble College stores are now starting to offer textbook rentals at 25 U.S. colleges, expanding from the pilot program of 3 colleges they had originally.  Students that attend colleges participating in this program, such as The Ohio State University and University of South Carolina, will be able to rent online or go to [...]

The Lenovo G450 is a 14-inch screen laptop designed for buyers that are on a budget but still want a laptop that is of decent quality and portable enough to take places outside of the home or office.  The Lenovo G450 could be a good laptop for students as they certainly have to be cost [...]

ShopEcko is has an extra 30% off sale on all clearance items, this New Year’s sale includes some of their Limited Edition items.  The discount is shown after you add the clearance items to your shopping cart.  Shipping costs a flat rate of $7, but if you spend over $100 then shipping is free.  Here [...]

Amazon is having a big sale on several types of bags and backpacks made by JanSport at the moment, so if you’re in the market to replace your existing worn down backpack now may be the time.  Most of the on sale items are for specific colors, so you may have to choose a color [...]

UPDATE: The education sale on the MacBook appears to be over, the price of the MacBook at the education store is now back up to $899 and can be found via the following link: http://store.apple.com/us-hed?cid=AOS-US-Edu-EdMkting-05262009
Apple has an amazing deal going on a new MacBook laptop from their education store right now.  You can get the [...]

HP Home has the HP Student Premium Bundle For 17” screen laptops on sale for $80.48 and then use coupon code SVN9846 (code expires 01/10/2010) at checkout and the total comes to $65.48 with free shipping.   The bundle includes

HP Notebook Backpack
HP Wireless Laser Mini Mouse, black
HP v125w 8GB USB Flash Drive

Link to backpack bundle