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What's on your back-to-school shopping list this year? While books, new clothes, and basic school supplies are a given – don't forget about other important necessities such as a quality backpack, computers and accessories, or a "smart" DVD player for the college crowd. Here are some of our last minute picks:

Cocoon: Central Park Professional Backpack
Backpack featuring Stow-away Water Resistant Hood and the GRID-IT! -- the most intelligent organization tool ever!

• Features a stow-away water resistant hood for rainy days
• Spacious Central Park Pro features a padded laptop compartment that will fit up to a 17" notebook
• Ergonomic shape, air mesh padded shoulder straps and back, adjustable sternum strap, ensure a comfortable, cool fit
• Handy media pocket near the top of the bag keeps the user’s smart phone or MP3 player safely stored away
• Made from tough ballistic nylon
• Available black, brown red, and gray

Scosche this week announced sneakPEEK auto – an in-car audio and video cable that connects your iPad, iPhone or iPod directly to your car entertainment system, allowing you to watch movies, videos or listen to music stored on your device, on the larger screen of your car's AV system.

sneakPEEK auto has a 9 ft. cable – long enough so it can be installed almost anywhere in the vehicle – and features an integrated switch for easily switching between playing video on an external monitor or on your iPod's screen. The 10W charging circuitry allows your iOS device to be charged during playback - including the iPad.

sneakPEEK auto features all-metal barrel connectors with gold plated RCA's and also includes a stepped connector so you can connect the device without removing the case.

The Scosche sneakPEEK auto is available now at Scosche.com for $74.99.

Today is June 21st, the official start of summer. Do you have travel plans this summer? Here are some gadgets guaranteed to make your trip less more fun (and who are we kidding...less stressful!), whether you're traveling by car or by plane.

Summer Road Trip Gadgets

• SuperTooth HD
  The most powerful Bluetooth speakerphone on the market with unparalleled clarity, featuring dual mics and speakers, and the ability to send Facebook, Twitter, SMS and e-mail messages via voice.
  Available at: SuperTooth.net
  Price: $129

• Verbatim: Store 'n' Go Car Audio USB Drive
  Dime-size 8 GB flash drive stores up to 2,000 songs for on-the-road music enjoyment
  Available at: Verbatim.com
  Price: $29.99

• XtremeMac: InCharge Auto BT (Bluetooth)
  Hands-free phone and wireless audio solution for car stereos
  Available at: XtremeMac.com
  Price: $79.99

Scosche just unveiled freeKEY - a flexible, wireless keyboard for Bluetooth enabled tablets and smartphones. The Scosche freeKEY has a range of up to 30 feet and rolls up for easy storage in a backpack or purse. Oh, and have I mentioned that it's water-resistant too? Be sure to check out the video below.

The silicone freeKEY supports Bluetooth 2.0 and is compatible with Windows, Android and Mac OS X operating systems. Once paired with a device the freeKEY will automatically re-pair with that device the next time the keyboard is powered on. A retractable USB to micro-USB charge cable is also included for easy charging.

The Scosche freeKEY is available now at www.Scosche.com for $59.99.

Scosche on Friday announced the availability of the switchBACK surge g4 – backup battery and kickstand case for iPhone 4. Featuring an integrated kickstand and an internal 1800mAh lithium-ion battery, it can charge a dead iPhone 4 up to 80% full – great if you use power intensive applications like FaceTime or watch a lot of videos. And with Scosche's free reVIVE app giving detailed battery info; you'll always know how much power you have left.

Four blue LED lights indicate the surge's battery life and the included micro-USB cable allows for easy recharging and synching the iPhone 4 with the case on. The case provides an additional 275 hours of standby, up to 12 hours of talk time, up to 36 hours of audio, up to 9 hours of Wi-Fi, or up to 9 hours of video.

The Scosche switchBACK surge g4 come with two interchangeable polycarbonate backs (Gloss Black & Metallic Silver), is compatible with both the AT&T Verizon iPhone 4 models, and can be purchased now at Scosche.com for $79.99.

The free reVIVE app can be found on iTunes.

Scosche just announced that its goBAT II, a dual USB battery backup and charger, is now available. The goBAT II pairs a 5000mAh rechargeable lithium ion battery with dual USB outputs including a 10 Watt (2.1 Amp) port to meet the larger power requirements of tablets as well as a standard 5 Watt (1Amp) port for practically everything else. It also comes with a USB adapter that can be used for the Galaxy Tab.

It's 5 Watt (1 Amp) port allows you to simultaneously charge another USB powered device like an iPhone, Blackberry or Android device while powering up a tablet. The goBAT II also features an LED battery level indicator so you always know how much power is left. Also included is a micro USB cable for recharging the battery, which can also be used when charging any micro USB device from the goBAT II. The goBAT II also works with Scosche's free reVIVE charging app. The reVIVE app indicates how long a device will take to charge on any of Scosche's chargers and can also be configured to send an email notification once a device has been fully charged.

The Scosche goBAT II is available now at Scosche.com for $89.99

Have you ever wanted to share a video from your iPad, iPhone or iPod with friends on their TV…then find out that the television isn't compatible? Scosche has a solution. The new sneakPEEK II is a switchable audio video output solution that features both component and composite connections, allowing you to connect your device to an HD or standard definition TV.

The sneakPEEK II has an integrated micro USB cable and 3ft USB to micro USB cable which allows you to charge your device during playback. It also features 24k gold plated tips for durability and better audio quality.

"At Scosche we design necessary accessories and that solve simple problems with a little ingenuity," said Kas Alves, executive vice president of Scosche Industries. "The sneakPEEK II allows users to share their videos with friends and family regardless of the TV that is available – HD or standard definition, component or composite – it can be connected to virtually any television."

The sneakPEEK II is available now at scosche.com for 59.99.

Scosche today announced the availability of motorMOUTH II, a plug and play Bluetooth handsfree car kit and streaming audio receiver. The iLounge 2010 CES Best of Show winner, the device plugs directly into your vehicle's MP3/AUX input for hands-free conversations. It will also stream audio from any A2DP device.

To use, plug the motorMOUTH II in and hit the multifunction button to enter pairing mode. Once paired, you can dial directly from the handset or press the multifunction button once for voice dialing. The motorMOUTH features DSP echo cancellation technology for clear calls, even if you have a noisy car (like mine!). Read more

Scosche Industries earlier this week announced the availability of the reVIVE II Dual USB Car and Home Chargers. What makes the reVIVE II different from any other iPad charger out there? As the name would suggest, the ability to charge two devices at once. With the reVIVE II, you can charge another USB powered device at the same time you're charging your iPad. How's that for convenient?

The two reVIVE II models feature both a 2.1 Amp (iPad) and 1 Amp (iPhone or any other USB powered device) port so iPad users can power their new iPad and another handheld device simultaneously when at home or on the go. The reVIVE II car charger simply plugs into a car's 12v DC adapter and charges at the same rate as the wall charger.

The reVIVE II chargers sell for $24.99 (Car) and $29.99 (Home) and are available now at www.scosche.com.

Scosche just announced the availability of the new reCOIL mobile charger for the iPod and iPhone.

The reCOIL allows you to conveniently charge your iPod or iPhone by plugging the device into your vehicle's 12V power/accessory outlet. The reCOIL's retractable cord charges your iPod and iPhone neatly, keeping it tangle-free, and features a magnetic locking dock connector to mount in your vehicle when not in use.

The reCOIL is priced at $29.99 and is available now at www.Scosche.com.