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4. Soft Cubes Leave behind those tired, slumpy beanbag chairs. These soft denim cubes are a trendy update on the classic. There's a handy pocket on the side and--most importantly--they're just as good for lounging. $19.99, lnt.com

5. MP3 Jukebox Philips Couldn't fit your stereo in the car? Relax. Ditch the stereo, not the music. The Philips HDD 100's 15-gigabyte hard drive holds about 3,000 of your favorite songs, while the USB 2.0 connectivity lets you transfer music in no time. $399, philips.com

6. Michael GravesGeorge Foreman Grilling Machine Target It's a new spin on the beloved George Foreman Grill. Only at Target could George's famed grilling power meet Graves's trademark sleek design. This could be the start of a beautiful friendship. $59.99, target.com

7. Surf-Inspired Sheets Delias It can be tough finding cute sheets for dorm beds (extralong twins). But we love Delias' 220-thread-count Wave dorm-sheet set, and the reversible twin comforter in tropical Hibiscus. Yeah, life's a beach. $59 and $48, respectively, delias.com

8. Kila Work Lamp Ikea Doing a lot of late-night cramming? This funky three-wheeled desk lamp is the perfect thing to brighten those dark dorm rooms. And don't worry, the wheels are stationary. $9.99, ikea-usa.com

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