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Back to School Essentials: College Edition

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Starting college is an amazing experience, but having the right supplies is a must. Pens and notebooks are a given, but shopping for college is much different than high school. Luckily, we’ve created a helpful list of back to school essentials so you don’t forget anything important. Skip the overpriced stuff at your campus bookstore and purchase your essentials before move-in day. You’ll not only need standard school supplies—you’ll also need things…

Products August 16, 2018

Top 5 Dorm Room Must-Haves

Before you head back to campus, gear up with these products to help you ace dorm life. 1.) Countertop Microwave. The essential college appliance, no dorm room or first apartment should be without a microwave. From reheating last night’s pizza to baking brownies in a mug, there’s little you can’t to cook in a microwave. This compact Whirlpool countertop microwave was made for dorm room duty, packing full cooking power into a…

Events Products August 21, 2011

Dorm Room Must Haves with Abt on Chicago’s WLS

This morning, our go-to local news host, Josh Davis, was with Chicago’s WLS Channel 7 showing off some great products to add to a new college student’s dorm room. Studies have shown that dorm rooms are becoming less basic and are actually incorporating high end electronics. All the products seen in the video can be purchased directly off abt.com. Check out this morning’s segment with Josh and WLS!…

News August 26, 2009

Missing You Might Be Easier With ASUS

Although I’ve never sent a kid to college, I imagine that it’s a daunting task. Missing that child has got to be unbearable. Or, what if a loved one has to move, or even travel a lot? Connecting with that person face-to-face would be a great comfort. ASUS Videophone for Skype might just be an answer to the question, how can I make missing my friends and family easier, when they are…

Products August 12, 2009

Abt’s Back to School Products are Head of Their Class

Abt found the coolest products to get any student ready for the school year. The Garmin Nuvi 205 GPS will get you back to school—without too many detours. It’s great for college because of its anti-theft feature, battery life, and touch-screen capabilities. “Computer sales are up in the store right now because they are becoming more affordable and students need them for college. Now is the perfect time to buy a laptop,”…