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Evernote Smart Notebook by Moleskine - It's a new school year and a new you. Complement your best assets with our round-up of techy finds to help you get more done and have more fun while you hit the books. By: Britt Middleton If you have a hard time committing to a fully digital lifestyle, the Evernote Smart Notebook by Moleskine ($24.95) may be the best of both worlds. Write, sketch or draw your notes and then use the camera feature to digitize the pages of your notebook with your smartphone or tablet. Accompanying "smart stickers" make your notes searchable by digital tags, so staying organized is a breeze.  (Photo: Moleskine)

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Outdoor Technology DJ Slims Wireless Bluetooth Headphones - A great option if you’re not a fan of standard earbuds, the Outdoor Technology DJ Slims Wireless Bluetooth Headphones ($69.95) are way more comfy and feature a rubberized exterior. Just perfect for your morning jog around campus. (Photo: Outdoor Technology)

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Sony Xperia Z Smartphone - Don’t let your cell phone be another victim to a pool party gone awry. The Sony Xperia Z ($600.00) is touted for its ability to be submerged in up to three feet of water for 30 minutes at a time. It's currently available only through T-Mobile, but it may be worth the switch if you're especially accident prone. (Photo: Sony Mobile)

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 - The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 tablet ($379.00) is a favorite by tech reviewers for note-taking, writing out messages using the S-pen tool and converting handwriting to text. Even better, its compact size is perfect for your grab-and-go lifestyle. (Photo: Samsung)

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Scribd App - Make hitting the books even easier by downloading the free Scribd mobile app, which gives you access to thousands of study guides, recipes, how-to guides, literary offerings and more. Plus, you can follow other users' recommendations and share your favorites on social media. (Photo: Scribd, Inc.)

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The Charge Card - Don't let a low battery keep you from staying connected this semester. The Charge Card ($25.00) for iPhone and Android devices allows you to charge your phone from a laptop or other device with a USB port. At the thickness of two credit cards, it's small enough to slip into a purse or wallet for quick access.  (Photo: Charge Card Project)

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Roku 3 - If you can't foot the bill for cable, you can still stream all you favorite movies, television shows and music right to your TV. Ranked by CNET as the top internet media box, Roku 3 (starting at $49.99) can pull content from more than 750 online channels, including Netflix, Hulu Plus, HBO GO, Amazon Cloud Player and Spotify. (Photo: Roku)

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WeMo Switch + Motion - Belkin's WeMo Home Automation Switch + Motion Sensor ($79.99) gives you wireless control of your home appliances and electronics from any location with a Wi-Fi connection (so, no fears if your roomie left the coffee maker on again!).  With its motion sensor technology, you can program lights to turn off automatically when you leave or the air conditioner to turn on as you walk through the door. Pretty cool, huh? (Photo: Belkin)

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Master Lock Dialspeed Combination Lock - When you're running late for class, getting your combination lock open quickly makes all the difference. The Master Lock Dialspeed ($15.99) combination lock uses an electronic interface to speed up the process and gives you the option of multiple personalized codes, especially handy if you share a locker with a friend. You also get access to a digital safe deposit box to organize and store personal information. (Photo: Master Lock)

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UE Boom Wireless Speaker - The UE Boom Wireless Speaker ($199.99) features a 360-degree speaker design for maximum sound and is enabled with Bluetooth technology so you can pause your jams and take phone calls from up to 50 feet away. With its water and stain resistant exterior, this speaker is perfect for when the party moves outdoors.  (photo: Ultimate Ears)

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Quirky Plug Hub - Nobody needs a rat's nest of tangled wires. Clean up your cable situation with the Quirky Plug Hub ($24.99), which neatly holds and conceals wires plugged into a power strip. (Photo: Quirky)

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Samsung WB250F Smart Camera - Capture school's most exciting moments with the Samsung WB250F Smart Camera ($199.00). Bonus: it connects to open Wi-Fi networks so you can quickly share your favorite pictures through social media. (Photo: Samsung)

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