Top 10 Dorm Room Gadgets for 2009

You know you're going to be stuck in a small, smelly dorm room for the next few months, likely rooming with someone you don't know and who has a nasty habit of leaving dirty clothes strewn all over. Student living is not much different than jungle living, only the jungle animals eat better, stay cleaner, and have fewer weird noises at night. Welcome to college life, freshman! You're going to need some cool gadgets to get you through and make your dorm days spectacular. Check out these top ten dorm room gadgets for 2009:

10. Kindle DX - Why buy and then lug around all those extra books you'll be assigned this fall when you can snag the Kindle DX and get your assignment done with ease. The Kindle DX is so hot right now you can expect to wait almost two months for delivery, so you better get your order in asap to get it in time for classes in fall, 2009.
9. Apple iPod touch 16 GB - This iPod model is now in the second generation. With tons of space for all your tunes, movies, and TV shows, you don't need to take up loads of room in your dorm with all the entertainment you're going to need to relax and party.
8. Sony ICF-C7IP Clock Radio for iPod and iPhone - If you've got to have the iPod touch, you better believe you need the Sony clock radio made for iPod and iPhone. This compact gadget lets you listen to tunes and wake up for that 11AM class on time for a change.
7. Jumpin Banana Mytunes Mini Amp MP3 Speaker - If a clock radio speaker isn't enough juice for your tunes, snag the Jumpin Banana speaker. This sweet gadget looks just like a mini-guitar amp and will look great anywhere in your room. Jimi Hendrix you're not, but we'll never tell.
6. Hogwild RoboVacum Desktop Vacuum - You know you won't have much time for cleaning up your messes when all your time is spent studying and partying, so why not invest in the Hogwild RoboVacum. This little guy will whirl around any surface and clean up your crumbs while you attend to other important stuff.
5. Polaroid POGO Instant Mobile Printer - This slim gadget lets you instantly print pictures from any compatible bluetooth or USB-capable device. For those moments when you need instant blackmail material, this little photo printer will deliver the goods before your victim has time to clean up the vomit.
4. Master Spy Echo Bot Voice Messenger - Why leave a trail of small yellow notes all over your room when you can just record your message and let the Master Spy Echo Bot pass it on when your roommate comes by? We don't know if this little guy watches you while you sleep, so you may want to post a sentry.
3. Kikkerland Plasma Bulb Night Light - We know you're afraid of the dark. Ok, maybe not yet, but just wait till you hear the snores coming out of your roommate's skull. This sweet plasma bulb night light will add just the right light to your room so you can tell if that was someone slaughtering a Nargle or just your bunkmate trying to breathe.
2. Cuisinart DCC-1100 12-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker - You know you are going to need all the caffeine you can get. With this handy coffeemaker, you can program it to brew the perfect cup at just the moment you need it, most likely 15 minutes before your next exam.
1. Sharp R-315JS 1200-Watt Microwave Oven - Given that your idea of cooking involves frozen tater tots and breakfast burritos, you've got to have a microwave in your dorm room. This stylish unit from Sharp has everything you need and will handle all your warming needs, from Hot Pockets to leftover pizza.