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M-Edge introduces new BTS items
ODENTON, Md. — M-Edge is gearing up for back to school with its latest items.
The company said its SuperStylus, which retails for $19.99, is a wide-grip stylus features an ergonomic grip and precise touch to make using a touchscreen device easy for students of any age, the company said. Also new is the SuperShell series of cases that are made with ultra-protective closed-cell foam and high-impact corners and are compatible with such devices as iPhone 4/4S, iPad 2 and 3, and Kindle Fire. The series carries a suggested retail price range from $29.99 to $34.99.
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Bad economy doesn't stop high BTS spending, survey finds
AUSTIN, Texas — Nearly 80% of parents are spending up to $500 for back-to-school shopping, according to a survey by an online coupon site.
RetailMeNot.com announced Tuesday results of a survey that also found more than half of parents prefer to get a head-start on BTS shopping in July and August, rather than waiting until after the school year begins. The study, conducted with Ipsos Public Affairs, surveyed 1,041 adults online who had a child younger than 18 years old from Ipsos and had a 3% margin of error.