1. ClockyClocky is one of the most irritating devices ever made, surpassing even cell phones with Ludacris ringtones. While it’s not a new gadget, it’s a sound investment for heavy sleepers. Hitting the snooze button twice cues Clocky to wheel itself off the nightstand and cruise around the bedroom floor, beeping like R2D2 on methamphetamines. The combination could wake a hibernating grizzly bear.
2. Wake the Fuck Up coffeeThe fact that all of the reviews for this product are in all caps confirms that this coffee will KEEP YOU UP ALL NIGHT. This cup of joe is the most powerful legal stimulant on the market.
3. Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Chain LockAnyone who has owned a bike in Montreal knows that bike theft is rampant. Fehgettaboudit is an eight pound, tempered boron, manganese chain. While it can still be cut with power tools, it’s much easier for crooks to go after the quarter-inch cable lock on the bike next to yours.
4. Sharpie Liquid PenIf you’ve ever wanted to write in pen, pencil, and permanent marker at the same time, this product is for you. It’s a pen that erases like a pencil, and writes smoothly like a rollerball pen. Three days after writing, the ink becomes permanent, like a Sharpie.
5. LivescribeThis pen records everything you write and hear. Then, after class, you can synchronize your notes and audio on your computer for playback. The pen can also play back what was said in conjunction with a particular note. Although this gadget may be pricey, it’s useful for fast-paced lectures.
6. DropboxCan’t remember where you put that USB drive with your term paper on it? Dropbox can fix that. This online storage system allows users to easily access files from any computer. With competitive pricing and an easy-to-use interface, Dropbox is a good replacement for typical mobile data storage.
7. Bose In-Ear HeadphonesThese headphones combine excellent sound quality with affordability. While any pair of headphones are capable of drowning out library talkers, these are also comfortable enough for long study sessions.
8. PowerstickYou just left for another long night at McLennan only to find out that your iPod and phone are out of juice and all three of the desks with outlets are taken. The Powerstick is a portable charger for all of your favorite devices, and it doubles as an 8 GB USB storage device.
9. InfoScan TSHighlighting textbooks may be a useful study tactic, but it lowers the resale value of the books. The InfoScan TS is a digital highlighter – just run it over the text you want to highlight and the pen will remember what you highlighted and then translate it into a text document. The pen can hold up to 500 pages of text at a time, and can be plugged into your computer to retrieve your highlighted notes.
10. Original Ring ThingThis ring has a bottle opener carved into the top side. Wear it on your hand and simply put your fist on the bottle cap and pry. At only $8, it seems silly to buy a normal bottle opener.
