"How To Beat the Back To School Blues"

Don’t be blue just because it’s back to school time! The Muscleman of Technology is here with a collection of totally awesome products and gear that will make this semester your very best yet!

1. The Original Marshmallow Shooter
   www.thinkgeek.com      $22.99
   
   

   Description:
   The Marshmallow Shooter is an excellent addition to the dorm room or office! Arsenal is shooting yummy confections over 30 feet. It is easy to fire and reload, making it perfect for quick attacks (or rapid defense). The Shooter holds up to 20 marshmallows for extended Dorm or Office campaigns, and is capable of rapid fire for laying down cover for coworkers. The ultimate fun toy and Creative Child Magazine’s 2004 Seal of Excellence Winner, is an excellent addition to the home or office. The easy-to-refill magazine holds over 20 marshmallows for fast, nonstop action.

2. Alienware Aurora 7500 High Performance Computer
   www.alienware.com     From $1,299 and up depending on how configured
   
   

   Description:
   The Muscleman of Technology® showed off his own personal high performance computer, the new Alienware Aurora 7500. This stunning state of the art computer in “Saucer Silver” features AlienFX System Lighting and awesome power of Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTX video card with 768MB of Video RAM! Bruce has personally owned and used Alienware computers since 1998! When you demand high performance, superior build quality, innovative style, and award-winning support, turn to Alienware to deliver the definitive solution. Alienware will meticulously craft a high performance system to match any budget—a computer that will exceed all your expectations.

3. All Black Xbox 360 “Elite Edition”
   www.gamestop.com     $449.99
   
   

   Description:
   Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Elite Edition! Xbox 360 Elite is the newest addition to the Xbox family that includes a huge 120GB hard drive (the largest available for any gaming console), a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI), and includes the HDMI cable. It’s all wrapped up in a premium black finish. The Xbox 360 Elite also includes a black wireless controller and black Xbox LIVE headset. Xbox amazing power—3 powerful core processors, full surround sound, and DVD playback with upscaling capabilities right out of the box.
   
   NOTE: We were all playing Forza Motorsport 2 ($59.99) racing game from Microsoft with authentic simulation physics, bone-jarring damage, photo-realistic graphics, and licensed tuning and customization options.
   
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4. ViewSonic 37” HDTV Model N3735w
   www.viewsonic.com     $899
   
   

   Description:
   ViewSonic’s 37" (N3735w) breathtaking widescreen LCD HDTV brings crystal-clear movies, videos and games to your high-definition home entertainment center. This is a gorgeous TV at a bargain price! Two HDMI ports expand your high-def connectivity options giving you the best possible connection for DVD players, cable and satellite boxes, game consoles and more! The N3735w even offers PC connectivity to expand your computing experience to the big screen. Dolby Digital sound completes your home entertainment experience with clear, digital audio for DVDs, movies, sports and games.

5. Elvis Talking & Singing Robotic Head
   www.wowweealiveonline.com     MSRP $299.95
   
   

   Description:
   Why not have the coolest Elvis robot in your room? Have a party everyday with an Elvis performance! This amazing talking robot from WowWee is a lifelike singing and talking bust of the best-selling solo artist in U.S. history. Designed using motion-captured facial animations and a leather jacket styled from the Elvis Presley '68 Comeback Special, the robot lets you listen to, sing along with, and learn more about the life of the King of Rock and Roll. He sings 8 songs, does 37 educational monologues, and had a microphone remote control. The robot offers four primary modes: Alive mode, which animates Elvis, tracks movements, and makes the occasional famous Elvis remark; Song mode, in which Elvis sings eight of his best-loved songs; Monologue mode, where Elvis describes his life and times; and Sing Through mode, which lets you sing along with Elvis or turn his vocals down and sing over the top (requires separately sold microphone). The robot is the next-best thing to inviting the King himself into your living room, and offers the added bonus of being physically possible.

6. Clocky Rolling Alarm Clock
   www.thinkgeek.com   $49.99
   
   

   Description:
   Hey kids—do you have trouble getting up or waking on time? This ingenious wheeled alarm clock will shriek annoyingly and quite effectively…wake you up. BUT WAIT, the fun doesn't end there, kiddies. It leaps off of your night stand, and drives around your room, making random turns and racing away from your grasp. Now you have to get out of bed and hunt the little bugger down to turn it off! A must for every student!

7. Celestron SkyScout Personal Planetarium
   www.celestron.com   MSRP $399
   
   

   Description:
   The SkyScout is a revolutionary handheld device that uses advanced GPS technology with point and click convenience to identify thousands of stars, planets, constellations and more. Enabling stargazers to instantly identify and locate over 6,000 celestial objects in the sky with the press of a button…and listen to commentary on the object and its history! In addition to its identify feature, the SkyScout also has a “locate” feature that allows users to select an object they wish to view (i.e. Mars) and the SkyScout, using illuminated arrows in the viewfinder, will point the user to the object. A totally unique, one-of-a-kind product, SkyScout utilizes patented technology that combines data from sensors measuring both the magnetic and gravitational fields of the Earth, along with internal GPS and a substantial celestial database to dramatically improve how people learn about astronomy, making it much easier and more entertaining.

8. Baskin-Robbins OREO EXPLOSION!
   www.baskinrobbins.com     
   
   

   Description:
   Baskin-Robbins is exploding with excitement with the introduction of ice cream treats featuring America’s favorite cream filled cookie, Oreo! Take a lick and satisfy your sweet tooth with ten lip-smacking cookie and cream inspired frozen treats. These delicious Oreo offerings are available at participating Baskin-Robbins stores nationwide through November 4. To find the closest store in your area, please visit www.baskinrobbins.com.