Jonathan Takiff: Cool for school

And, of course, you can also connect an iTouch to a computer to download tons of music, TV shows and movies from the iTunes store, including the newly released WB85 series of film classics marking Warner Brothers' 85th anniversary and newly cemented relationship with Apple.

KEYBOARD UPGRADES: Is there life left in your computer? Give it (and yourself) a new attitude with a smart new keyboard from Logitech.

Their spiffy diNovo Edge Keyboard Mac Edition for Mac computers (OS X, 10.4 and newer, $159.99) features dedicated media keys, a touch-sensitive volume slider and unique control wheel for scrolling, selection and cursor control.

This wireless keyboard functions as far as 30 feet from your Blue-tooth-equipped computer. Plus, the lithium-ion battery is good for about a month's use before recharging (on the supplied, upright keyboard stand).

For students who like (or are sometimes forced by slumbering room mates) to type in the dark, Logitech's Illuminated Keyboard for Windows XP and Vista PCs ($79.99, available later this month) should prove a blessing. The keys glow from behind at an adjustable light level and move in a very comfortable, fluid and silent fashion. An ultra-thin profile make a snazzy fashion statement, too.

ALL-IN-ONE: A multi-function ink jet printer/scanner/copying machine like the Epson Stylus NX400 really justifies its space on a cramped student desk. This new model uses Epson's excellent DuraBrite inks for crisp printing, vibrant photos and resistance to smudging from water and highlighter.

There's a unique photo correction and restoration feature, usable with the built-in, 2.5-inch LCD screen (no computer necessary). This workhorse reduces/enlarges images from 25 to 400 percent and prints as fast as 30 copies per minute. And at just $99.99, Epson is practically paying you to buy one! *

E-mail Jonathan Takiff at takiffj@ phillynews.com.