14 Gadgets You'll Want in Your First Apartment
Here are some tips for making your new home a tech-centric haven.
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Ikea's wireless charging furniture is aimed at those who can't stand the messy look of cords ruining their home's aesthetic. The collection ranges in price from $9.99 to $119 and includes several different lamps (floor, table, work), two different styles of bedside tables, as well as desks, and simple charging pads (pictured). The pieces all have built-in wireless chargers that support the Qi wireless charging standard.
Getting your first post-college apartment is a major life step. Say goodbye to dorm life and hello to a place of your own, however small and stuffed with roommates.Your new space will probably be filled with a weathered futon and perhaps a bean bag chair that followed you into adulthood. Don't forget the IKEA furniture, a few strings of Christmas lights, and mismatched dining sets. It's First Apartment 101.
But just because you can't afford a remodeled condo on your own just yet doesn't mean you have to skimp on the tech. Depending on your paycheck, you might even be able to afford some of the finer things that technology has to offer. You can get an HDTV without worrying that it will crash to the ground at a kegger, an air conditioner that might just be smarter than you are (new diploma notwithstanding), and a robot that does the cleaning for you.
Check out the slideshow for a few recommendations for gadgets to pad out your new pad.
