If you're lucky very lucky your dorm will be air-conditioned. If it isn't, then a fan will quickly become one of your best friends. Well, you won't get any sleep if it's 100 degrees in your breezeless room. Cordless phones, while more expensive, provide the ultimate in convenience and can allow you more privacy. A microwave and refrigerator allow you to prepare your own gourmet dishes, such as macaroni and cheese.
Laptops mean mobility and saved desk space, which is often at a premium.
A stereo is great when throwing a party and annoying the heck out of your neighbors. A popcorn maker is another guaranteed friend-maker. But quality conventional popcorn, perfectly popped every time, can easily solve your movie-snack needs. Colorful, eye-catching lights can be the key to attracting people into your room and impressing them before you even introduce yourself. Moving lights also make fantastic additions to a party.