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Retailer Brookstone® Announces Class Of 2009 Graduation Gifts--Smart Gear For College Or Workplace

Merrimack, NH (PRWEB) May 29, 2009 -- Specialty retailer Brookstone® announces its 2009 assortment of graduation gifts (http://www.brookstone.com/store/thumbnail.asp?sid=601929&wid=100&cid=60&search_type=subcategory&cm_ven=Partner&cm_cat=Prweb&cm_pla=graduation-gifts&cm_ite=graduation-gifts). Whether grads are off to school or jumping into a new job, these smart gifts for grads from Brookstone® will keep them on time, charged up and ready to go. Gifts for the Class of 2009 include a variety of laptop desks, computer tools, smart alarm clocks, charging valets for electronics, coffee essentials, digital desk accessories and more.

"Shoppers can find unique graduation gifts at Brookstone® stores nationwide or online at Brookstone.com."

The 2009 Brookstone® Gifts for Grads lineup below includes dorm- and office-friendly gifts priced from just $25, so you can find the perfect gift at the perfect price.

e-Pad® Portable Lap Desk (http://www.brookstone.com/store/product.asp?product_code=586800&cm_ven=Partner&cm_cat=Prweb&cm_pla=graduation-gifts&cm_ite=e-pad-laptop-desk) -- $39.95

Any new grad will tell you--most work is done lounging on a couch or comfy chair. Help your grad work more comfortably, and effectively, with an e-Pad® lap desk. e-Pad® lap desk features a soft, cushioned bottom to keep your grad's legs cool, with a sturdy, angled work surface to support a laptop computer at the right angle (a bottom edge keeps the laptop from sliding off). e-Pad® allows your grad to work comfortably in virtually any position, and is perfect for emailing, web surfing and typing reports. This lap desk even has a built-in carry handle for easy transport. Equally useful for work and play, graduation gifts like e-Pad® are sure to be appreciated in 2009. Assorted colors. (Item #595645)

Special Offer: For a limited time, get an e-Pad® Laptop Sleeve in Black for only $10 ($25 value) with the purchase of an e-Pad® Portable Lap Desk. Limited time offer.

Rolling Laptop Desk (http://www.brookstone.com/store/product.asp?product_code=622340&cm_ven=Partner&cm_cat=Prweb&cm_pla=graduation-gifts&cm_ite=mobile-laptop-desk)-- $129.95 Now $99.99

Looking for graduation gifts to help your grad get ahead? The new Brookstone® Mobile Laptop Desk lets your grad work on a laptop from the couch, a favorite chair, even the bed. The three built-in casters roll and pivot easily, and the sturdy, lightweight frame is designed to put its work surface directly over the bed or close to any chair. Adjustable height and tilt allow for perfect, ergonomic positioning--no more stiff neck or sore wrists for your grad! And the laptop desk's split work surface is great for holding a laptop on one side, and keeping documents, notepads or reading materials handy on the other. (Item #622340)

TimeSmart™ Self-Setting Alarm Clock (http://www.brookstone.com/store/product.asp?product_code=Self_Setting_Clock&cm_ven=Partner&cm_cat=Prweb&cm_pla=graduation-gifts&cm_ite=self-setting-clock)-- $39.95

One less reason for missing class or being late to work. Simply plug the Brookstone® TimeSmart™ self-setting alarm clock in, and watch it set itself to the correct time. It's so smart, it even resets itself after power outages and adjusts automatically for Daylight Savings Time. Pop-up alarm buttons let your grad check that the alarm is set with a glance, and make it easy to turn the alarm off in the morning. This self-setting alarm clock features dual crescendo alarms, for gentler wakeup calls on Monday mornings. The large display is easy to read, with big-digit numbers and a backlight that adjusts from ultra-bright to very dim (or even completely off!). (Item #607952)

Charging Station (http://www.brookstone.com/store/product.asp?product_code=543447&cm_ven=Partner&cm_cat=Prweb&cm_pla=graduation-gifts&cm_ite=charging-station) for Handheld Electronics -- $75 Now $49.95

Chances are your grad has any number of small, handheld electronics. Our 6-outlet charging station provides a home base for your grad's cell phone, PDA, MP3 player, camera and more, and ends the chaos of multiple charging cords and plugs at the same time. This handsome wood charging station with cushioned padding organizes and charges up to 6 electronics via a hidden power strip. Its smart internal layout with storage straps helps manage cords, cables and power adapters, and keeps them neatly out of sight. Compact, classic design fits and looks great on a dresser, desk or countertop. Available in Cherry or Walnut finishes. Charging stations like these make great graduation gifts! (Item #543447)

Mug Warmer (http://www.brookstone.com/store/product.asp?product_code=535435&cm_ven=Partner&cm_cat=Prweb&cm_pla=graduation-gifts&cm_ite=mug-warmer) -- $25

Perfect for all-nighters, term papers and the mid-afternoon workday slump, our cup warmer keeps your grad's favorite drink hot--all the way to the last sip. This graduation gift is ideal for desktop use or compact dorm rooms where larger appliances may be off-limits, and equally useful for coffee, tea, hot chocolate, soup and more. Just use a regular mug--no special mugs or glassware needed. The temperature setting adjusts from piping hot to comfortably warm, to suit your grad's tastes. Sleek stainless-steel mug warmer matches virtually any décor, and a blue LED light illuminates to show the mug warmer is turned on. (Item #535435)

Laptop Essentials Kit -- $50

With this 6-piece laptop accessories kit (http://www.brookstone.com/store/product.asp?product_code=544148&cm_ven=Partner&cm_cat=Prweb&cm_pla=graduation-gifts&cm_ite=laptop-essentials-kit), your grad can set up office anywhere--dorm room, hotel room, library, on a plane, or at the corner café. Kit includes a SB numeric keypad, retractable optical mouse, gooseneck USB light, 4-port USB hub, 3.5" retractable high-speed Internet cable and earbuds with integrated microphone for music and movies, or Internet-based phone services such as Skype®. The optical mouse delivers superior accuracy and control, and the gooseneck light allows work in environments with low or no ambient light. All items in the laptop accessories kit simply plug into USB or other ports on your laptop for instant use--no batteries or outlets necessary. A zippered travel case is included, making it a perfectly self-contained graduation gift. (Item #544148)

Single Cup Coffee Maker (http://www.brookstone.com/store/product.asp?product_code=515395&cm_ven=Partner&cm_cat=Prweb&cm_pla=graduation-gifts&cm_ite=coffee-maker) -- $39.95

Give a grad 24/7 access to the perfect cup of coffee, and you'll have gained a friend for life. This single cup coffee maker brews a fresh cup of coffee just the way your grad likes it, and dispenses it straight into an insulated, stainless-steel travel mug. Just pour a mug of water into the single cup coffee maker, add coffee, and press the "brew" button. In approximately two minutes, your grad can go from comatose to caffeinated--and out the door. Best of all, there are no messy filters to deal with, since the included mesh filter can be rinsed and reused, again and again. This is one graduation gift they will truly appreciate! (Item #515395)

Digital Photo Frame Desk Lamp (http://www.brookstone.com/store/product.asp?product_code=602409&cm_ven=Partner&cm_cat=Prweb&cm_pla=graduation-gifts&cm_ite=photo-frame-desk-lamp) -- $129.95

Treat grads to all-in-one graduation gifts that multi-task almost as well as they do. At first glance, it's a contemporary desk lamp, with a long-lasting LED bulb and an adjustable gooseneck that lets your grad point the light right where it's needed. At the same time, it has a built-in 3.5" digital frame in the lamp base, tilted at just the right angle for easy, glare-free viewing. Plus, this digital photo frame desk lamp holds a whopping number of photos--more than 1,000! Your grad can load photos either via computer or simply by inserting a memory card. Compatible with SD®, MMC® and Memory Stick® memory cards. (Item #602409)

About Brookstone®

Brookstone, Inc., is an innovative product development company and specialty retailer of unique gifts (http://www.brookstone.com/?cm_ven=Partner&cm_cat=Prweb&cm_pla=graduation-gifts&cm_ite=unique-gifts). Brookstone® operates 310 stores nationwide and in Puerto Rico. Typically located in high-traffic regional shopping malls and airports, the stores feature unique and innovative consumer products. The Company also operates a Direct Marketing business that includes the Brookstone® catalog and an e-commerce website at Brookstone.com.

Skype® is a trademark of Skype Technologies S.A. SD is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. MMC is a trademark of MultiMedia Card Associates. Memory Stick is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

Contact:

Judy Lurie

603.577.8166

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