It’s getting to be that time of year when thoughts turn to school and what that means. For many that means heading to college or university for the first time, and for those lucky enough, perhaps, life in a dorm room, meaning gadgets and ideas for a dorm room become so important. Even if you have your own place, the chances are that it won’t be as spacious as you are used to, so you need to have some ideas as to how you can make the most of your space.

But desk space is at a premium whether you are in a dorm room, or an office, and organization of your space is important, so that you can concentrate on more important matters than where your paper clips went.

From desk accessories to coffee makers, to Smartbulbs and Smartpens, to workout equipment and speakers, and headphones, there are no end of gadgets calling out to you – the problem is of course affording them on a budget.

Take a look below to get some ideas. I like the fish tank one, as I like to have plants around me, and a pet is a bonus, especially one that doesn’t require much maintenance!

Grovemade Desk Collection

… contains hand-crafted wooden pieces (pick between maple and walnut) that give all of your devices a home. The complete collection includes a laptop stand ($119), a monitor stand ($119), a pen holder ($39), an iPhone dock ($99), a keyboard tray ($99), a plant holder ($29-$39), a mousepad with a built-in stylus holder ($79), a wrist pad ($49), a trackpad tray ($59), and a desk lamp ($99). …

Water Garden Aquafarm fish tank

… that’s actually its own little self-contained ecosystem. The fish’s water gives nutrients to a plant bed that sits on top of the tank, and in turn, the plants keep the fish’s water clean. That way, you can keep an easy-to-manage pet and grow some simple flowers to freshen your dorm room up a little bit. All you have to do is feed your fish pal once a day.

Not everything in your dorm has to be functional—a few decorative items can liven things up and make your space feel more homey…

Of course there are many more ideas here in their article 12 must-have gadgets

Source: TechHive.com, thanks.