
The summer is drawing to a close, and that means it’s time to prepare for the upcoming school year. Fortunately, we can help with a prize pack stuffed with all kinds of fun and useful back to school gadgets.
Check out more details on the prizes and how you can enter after the break.
The Nerd Approved back to school prize pack includes:

XtremeMac: Luna SST
Dual alarm clock featuring detachable speakers
- Unique detachable speaker design allows for placement on opposite nightstand tables
- High quality full stereo sound
- Dual independent alarm settings and controls
- Wake to iPod/iPhone, FM radio or chime
- Clean intuitive user interface with dimmable display
Available at: XtremeMac.com and Apple Stores
Price: $129.99
Website: www.XtremeMac.com

Verbatim: Store ‘n’ Go® Clip-It USB Drive
Award-winning multi-functional paperclip USB drive comes in 5 stylish colors
- Combines the speed and simplicity of flash storage with the usability of a paperclip
- SIP (System In Package) Technology packs more data in less space
- Resistant to dust, water, dirt and static discharges
- Red Dot Award Winner
- Available in 4GB storage capacity
- Available in Blue, Orange, Green, Pink and Black
- Limited lifetime warranty
Available at: Verbatim.com (Now)
Prices: $22.99 (1-pack); $59.99 (3-pack)
Website: www.Verbatim.com

Qmadix: Flex Gel Covers
Stylish, flexible cases for iPad, iPhone, BlackBerry, Android and a slew of other tablets/smartphones
- Sleek, colorful cases protect mobile devices from dust and scratches
- Flexible design allows easy access to all buttons, controls and ports
- Available in a variety of colors/designs, including: Red, Blue, Pink, Purple, Green, Black
Available at: Qmadix.com
Prices: $19.99-$39.99
Website: www.Qmadix.com

Kanex: iAdapt V2
Sleek and compact Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter with audio support
- Connect a Mini DisplayPort equipped Apple computer to any HDMI enabled external display such as an HD projector, monitor, or HDTV
- Extend or mirror your desktop onto any HDMI HDTV or projector
- Auto–EDID feature built-in that adapts to maximum resolution depending on users display
- Combines the audio and video pass-through into one simple design through the Mini DisplayPort leaving all USB ports available
- Fully compatible with Thunderbolt ports
Available at: www.KanexLive.com/v2
Prices: $29.95
Website: www.KanexLive.com

Smartfish: Mouse Pad Travel Pouch
Mouse pad designed for travel zips up to stow and protect your mouse and accessories
- Provides a smooth 9” diameter surface work area for you to mouse around on a plane, train, in a hotel
- Zips up to become a protective pouch you can pack up to tote your notebook mouse and any other computer accessories
- Padded neoprene safeguards your accessories while packed away in your briefcase or laptop case
- Simple, yet highly useful complement for our award-winning Whirl Mini Notebook Mouse
Available at: GetSmartfish.com
Price: $14.95
Website: www.getsmartfish.com/Mouse-Pad-Travel-Pouch_p_34.html

RageGage: RageGage Smash Pad
Dynamic, customizable smash pad delivers cheeky, humorous distraction to quickly defuse even the most violent rage-explosions
- Turn on the device by using volume knob, crank to maximum volume and wale on soft gel pad until frustrations melt away
- Induces healthy rage release by making fun of the user (or their mama) or by hurling insults like “you wuss” or “who are you kid?”
- Pre-loaded with a hilarious voice and a number of rage-tastic phrases
- Additional downloaded voices included POTUS (our commander in chief), Lush Rimbaugh (right wing shock jock) and Valley Girl (a brain-dead, Chihuahua-clutching hotel heiress)
- Users can create their own custom RageGae voice and share it with friends online
- Doubles as a video game controller for smash-based games including ones on Facebook
Available at: RageGage.com
Price: $19.99
Website: www.RageGage.com
As always, you have several options to enter:
- “Like” us on Facebook and comment in the contest thread.
- Follow us on Twitter and retweet this post with the hashtags #giveaway and #backtoschool
- Add me to your circles on Google+ and comment in the contest thread.
- Email us at contests@nerdapproved.com with “Nerd Approved Back to School Giveaway” in the subject line.
A winner will be chosen at random. The last day to enter is Monday, August 22nd. Good luck!




