Is there a college-bound student in your life? We’ve compiled a list of the best gifts for students this holiday season.

1. Apple MacBook
The 13.3-inch notebook from Apple is packed with both power and portability, and doesn’t sacrifice anything in between. With the Intel Core 2 Duo processor, and up to 250GB of storage and 4GB of RAM, the MacBook can do anything from scientific computations to social networking. (www.apple.com, starts at $1099)

2. T-Mobile Sidekick LX
In this day and age of social networking and instant messaging, the Sidekick LX from T-Mobile is perfect for today’s students, with a full QWERTY keyboard, a large 400 x 240 pixel screen, and a robust email client. Its price may drive some away at $299 with a two year contract. (www.t-mobile.com, $299 after rebate)

3. Spire Viro Messenger Bag
With that new MacBook you’ll be buying (hint, hint), you’ll need a bag to hold it all. The Spire Viro messenger bag does it all, with a padded notebook compartment, and plenty of pockets for storing pens, pencils, a MP3 player, and cell phone. It comes in a green, blue, or black Ballistic nylon exterior at only $80. Larger versions are available for larger notebooks and storage space. (www.spireusa.com, $80)

4. Logitech VX Nano
The VX Nano notebook mouse from Logitech is probably the smallest yet, and packs in a ton of neat features including the world’s smallest receiver, and a long 6 month battery life off of two AAA batteries. (www.logitech.com, $70)

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