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The traditional chalk and blackboard is still a staple in most of the classrooms around the world, although those living in emerging countries and more backwater areas might not even have a classroom with four walls to call their own, but will instead have to settle for a shack or even in an open air environment. Some of the private schools in tropical countries, on the other hand, have superb facilities and include air-conditioning all year round, now how about that? Well, for areas where learning online is starting to pick up, the notebook would be an essential tool for kids to bring to class, and with over 1,000 schools using Chromebooks these days, it opens up the door for teachers and students alike to take advantage of the web’s vast educational resources. Having said that, Lenovo has just announced a Chromebook that will be based on their popular ThinkPad laptop range, and have dubbed it the Lenovo ThinkPad X131e Chromebook.

Since all classrooms possess unique hardware and software needs, the Lenovo ThinkPad X131e Chromebook intends to deliver the hassle-free experience of Chrome OS alongside the ThinkPad’s rugged design, where there will be specialized features such as a rubber bumper located around the top cover for added protection, stronger corners, reinforced hinges and hinge brackets, and a high definition (HD) LED anti-glare screen.

All of the above mentioned seems to make the Lenovo ThinkPad X131e Chromebook well armed to handle the everyday rigors of a classroom, and thanks to a battery that Lenovo claims is able to last up to 6.5 hours courtesy of its latest-generation Intel processor, the ThinkPad Chromebook ought to have more than enough underneath its hood to handle even the most active students and teachers.

The new Lenovo ThinkPad X131e Chromebook will hit the US for a mere $429 each from February 26th onwards, and schools are then able to add management and support from Google for a one-time cost of $30 per Chromebook.

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For some of us, we would love nothing better than to unwind with a good book in hand after a particularly gruelling day at work, and this would mean three things: you would need a very comfortable sofa or chair to read your book, have some cookies and milk on the side, and of course, own a decent lamp or lighting source so that your eyes need not end up more strained than they already are after a long day at the office, staring at the monitor for hours on end.

Chances are most nooks and crannies of your home already have a lamp, but how about getting a lamp that is designed in a less traditional manner? Why not pick up the Lumio, a Kickstarter project that comes in the form of a book and also functions as a light source? It is made to function just like a book as well, where all you need to do is turn the cover, and the light within will turn on. It is powered by LEDs, and a full charge can last it up to 8 hours on the go, making it ideal to bring with you wherever you go. Thanks to its flexible nature, it can be styled a number of ways, ranging from a table lamp to a ceiling pendant and an accent light among others.

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Do you love your coffee, as in you are totally head over heels with it that the manner or preparation must follow certain steps, otherwise you would downright think it came from some mud hole? Well, if you have answered in the affirmative for that question, perhaps it is time you check out the $39.99 Caffe Porcellana Stovetop Espresso Maker. Yes sir, with this bad boy, we are looking at the ability to churn out homemade espresso without having to bat an eyelid. In fact, it is so easy to use, that you might even be able to do so while you’re half-asleep at the stove, although we would not recommend doing so unless you want to run the risk of burning your house down.

The Caffe Porcellana Stovetop Espresso Maker will come across as a traditional Italian-style espresso maker that delivers a separate porcelain pot as well as enameled aluminum base. It works with just about every kind of direct heat stovetop, letting you create your own blend of smooth, strong, delicious, eye-opening espresso without having to mosey down to the nearest coffee chain store.

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It is safe to assume that every woman wants her husband to look dapper, and wearing a singlet, shuffling around the home in a pair of flip flops with that unkept beard is a huge turn-off for visitors, even though the man might feel that he is at his most comfortable. Going to work, on the other hand, is a different matter altogether, and having an immaculately ironed shirt and a pressed pair of trousers are just what the fashion doctor ordered, which is why we decided it was too good to pass on the $299.95 Classic Corby Trouser Press.

Why is the word “classic” part of the name? Well, for starters, this is the trouser press that was made in England by John Corby, Ltd., who incidentally is also the inventor of the original pants presser and supplier of fine hotels. Sporting a 250-watt heating pad that is able to remove wrinkles and sharpens creases in both pant legs simultaneously in a jiffy, the Classic Corby Trouser Press will not work in a similar manner as that of repeated ironing action, hence you will not find it imparting a surface sheen on garments, while the built-in thermostatic control prevents scorched fabrics. There is a stretcher bar system that pulls trousers taut so that you don’t have to straighten fabric before pressing, while it also removes those stubborn back-of-the knee wrinkles which traditional irons tend to leave behind.

It comes with a 15-, 30-, or 45-minute timer settings for light to heavy fabrics, while the LED display will show just how much time has elapsed.

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Do you love the great outdoors? Have you tried asking your kids to spend less time at home, glued to the TV and head outdoors instead for some nature-inspired goodness? If you have answered in the affirmative, then perhaps what you need to do is to “talk” to the younger generation on their terms and frequency. Give them a gizmo to play around with when they are out there in the wilderness, and you would have greatly enhanced your chances of receiving a positive answer from them to your request. Case in point, the £149.99 BioLite Camping Stove ought to ensure that you will be able to keep them wild animals at bay at night, cook your meals, and burn some zombies along the way just in case a Walking Dead scenario comes about.

The BioLite Camping Stove is capable of cooking, heating and charging your electronic devices, where it does so by using renewable biomass including (but not limited to) twigs, pinecones, wood pellets in addition to other easily attainable flammable materials. A built-in fan will create the necessary airflow required, where it merges with the fuel chamber so that an ultra-efficient combustion fire is produced. All generated heat will be converted into electricity thanks to the Power Module which is then stored in the lithium ion battery, or it can be output to charge smaller devices. The included handy carry bag makes sure it remains nice and dry even when it is pouring outside, and it can be folded away quickly and easily just in case you want to escape from the eye in the sky in an instant. Tipping the scales at under 1kg, the BioLite Camping Stove ensures you need not tote around gas canisters, bulky chargers or heavy firewood ever again the next time you go camping.

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