It's back to school time - here are the best gadgets for the upcoming year

Flickr/HackNYThe summer's winding down, the weather's (slightly) less oppressive, and school is finally back in session.

You know what that means? It's time to buy tech stuff.

But, per usual, knowing which tech stuff to buy is hard. The fact that lots of crucial tech categories are currently in a state of transition doesn't help.

Luckily for you, my colleagues and I get paid to test these things. So, to help you get the most out of your tech for the upcoming school year, here's a quick and easy breakdown of which campus essentials are actually worth buying today.