Video: Finding the right computer
So even though we are still planning summer barbeques, in a few short weeks parents will need to start planning their back to school shopping list.  And at the top of many of those lists will be a computer which these days are a critical tool to a students' success. So what is the right technology for them and how can they get it without spending a fortune?

Ben Rudolph, Microsoft Senior Manager, will help make the parents decision easier by letting parents know the most price efficient computers and technology that students will need in class. Not to mention, all the hardware that meets those needs without busting their budget.  He tells us which laptops and netbooks (most for under $1000) that have emerged as his favorites and will discuss the features that make them ideal for students, giving them the versatility they need to succeed in class, enjoy and share their favorite songs and even watch TV.  That kind of versatility can be crucial in those cramped dorm rooms.