It will be all the buzz when your college student heads off to college, who will have the newest gadget on the market? Question is, how much are you willing to spend?

CNNMoney has compiled a list of the coolest 16 items for the high tech college student, of course, topping the list by category are computer laptops, value laptops, desktop PC’s, printers, accessories and some fun stuff. Lots to pick and choose from at all price ranges, including name brands.

Do your homework before you spend lots of cash, check with the college to find out if they get any discounts. And ask if they have a preference on which system they support, it can save you time and money down the road if you require technical assistance.

This can be an exciting time, with some high level anxiety through in, keep cool, don’t panic and make smart consumer educated decisions.