With the new generation of espresso machine models, it is now possible to fix yourself an espresso or cappuccino as authentic as one you might enjoy at a café! Whether with ground espresso, or in pods and capsules, the different varieties of coffee will satisfy even the most demanding of coffee connoisseurs. Some models even offer the possibility of fixing yourself a latte or iced coffee.

The most popular coffee machines on Twenga.co.uk:
KRUPS Dolce Gusto Espresso maker
• Available coffee flavours: Coffee blends made from 100% Arabica beans
in pre-filled pods/capsules: Latte Macchiato, Frothy Cappuccino, Shot of Espresso
and Caffè Lungo
• Easy to use and keep clean
• 1.3L removable water tank
• 2 year guarantee
• Pressure: 14 bars
Best price-new observed on 15/10/09: ₤50

MAGIMIX Nespresso M 190 Nespresso Coffee maker
• Available coffee flavours : Uses all 16 varieties of
Nespresso Grands Crus pods/capsules (sample of each with machine)
• Ergonomic capsule insertion with automatic ejection of used capsule
• Automatic and programmable water quantity control for small or large cups
• Integrated aeroccino frothing device for cappuccinos and lattes
• Removable 1.0L water tank
• Pressure: 19 bars
Best price-new observed on 15/10/09: ₤129

MAGIMIX M100 Nespresso Coffee maker
• Available Coffee Flavors: Machine comes with a selection of 12
Nespresso Premium Blend pods/capsules to sample
• Additional capsules are supplied by a 48-hour mail order service by the Nespresso
Coffee Club
• Compact and stylish design
• Aeroccino accessory included for frothing and heating milk
• Three-year guarantee for domestic use
Best price-new observed on 15/10/09: ₤95

DE’LONGHI EC 330 S Espresso maker
• Available coffee flavors: ground espresso or disposable pods/capsules. Comes with
a free starter pack of Illy espresso pods
• Stylish retro design in brushed stainless steel
• Machine incorporates cup warmer, crema filter holder
• Self-priming system means the machine is always ready to use
• 1.0L water tank
• One year guarantee
• Pressure : 15 bars
Best price-new observed on 15/10/09: ₤73

Perfumes are classic gifts to give for the holidays. As the Christmas season approaches, find the top 5 bestselling women’s fragrances in the UK on Twenga.co.uk where you can compare price and shop from thousands of online shops.

1. CK in2u
Fragrance Notes: Red currant, bergamot, pink grapefruit, sugar orchid, neon amber.
Style: Soft, warm, sexy, and fresh
Best price-new observed on 13/10/09: ₤15.75 for 50ml

2. Prada Infusion d’Iris
Fragrance Notes: Iris, galbanum, lentisc and vetiver.
Style: Clean, fresh, sophisticated and elegant
Best price-new observed on 13/10/09:₤35.05 for 50ml

3. Chloe
Fragrance Notes: Warm amber, honey, cedarwood, roses.
Style: Luxurious and feminine
Best price-new observed on 13/10/09: ₤43.99 for 50ml

4. Coco Chanel
Fragrance Notes: Citrus, vanilla, angelica and jasmine.
Style: Exuberant, and sensual
Best price-new observed on 13/10/09: ₤55 pour 50ml

5. Chanel No. 5
Fragrance Notes: Ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose, vanilla and vetiver.
Style: Floral, feminine, elegant
Best price-new observed on 13/10/09: ₤69.55 for 50ml

Whether for fancy dress parties, Halloween or for a birthday party, the opportunities to dress up come often, and the possibilities are endless. Choose from over fifty different costume themes including fairy tale, disco, Halloween and flamenco. In children’s costumes browse costumes from no less than thirty different characters such as Hannah Montana, the stars of High School Musical, Peter Pan or Indiana Jones.

The pirate theme is still very popular, appealing to both children and adults. Pirate outfits may be easily customized with numerous accessories and little details that make all the difference:
• Adult pirate costumes
• Children’s pirate costumes
• Pirates of the Caribbean costumes
• Pirate accessories: eye-patch, pirate’s hook, sword…

Princess costumes featuring dresses worn by the characters in Walt Disney films are always a favourite for girls:
• Girl’s princess fancy dress
• Snow White costume
• Beauty and the Beast costume
• Little Mermaid Costume

Fairies are also one of the most sought after costumes: look through offers featuring sexier versions of fairy costumes for women, or more whimsical, fairytale versions for young girls. With wings and a magic wand, you’re guaranteed to look the part:
• Adult fairy costume
• Children’s fairy costume
• Sexy Women’s Tinkerbell Costumes
• Girls’ Tinkerbell Costumes
• Fairy wings, fairy wand

Plan to spend anywhere between 10 ₤ and 600 ₤ for a complete costume.

Despite what you lose in portability, desktop PCs have plenty to offer. They are generally cheaper and pound for pound are more powerful than laptops.

Budget desktop PCs that can handle basic tasks like word processing, browsing the Web and emails that will last you from fresher’s’ week to your graduation are available for under £300. However, if you want a PC for gaming and video editing, then a more powerful desktop will be required.

If portability isn’t an issue then desktop PCs are the way to go and with many retailers offering Back-to-College deals now is a great time to grab a bargain.

Reasons to choose a Desktop PC:
• Cost. Desktop PCs are usually cheaper and are less expensive to upgrade.
• Speed. Pound for pound desktops are faster.
• PCs are easy to upgrade. Upgrading a laptop is more difficult.
• Space concerns. Consider All-in-one desktops that have built-in components, touch screens, no base unit or Mini PCs which are roughly a third of the size of traditional PCs.
• Cheaper and easier to repair. If you spill coffee on your desktop keyboard, you just need to replace the keyboard. If you spill coffee on your laptop it is likely that it won’t be working afterwards.
• More difficult to steal than a laptop. This can be an advantage on an university campus.

Other money saving tips:
• Package deals. Look for package deals where monitor or printer is included in price.
• Bundled software. Look for deals where Microsoft Office is included. If it isn’t bundled with PC you may be able to purchase it at a reduced rate if you buy a new PC at same time.
• Windows 7. With the imminent release of Microsoft’s new operating system Windows 7 you may want to look for desktops that include a Windows 7 upgrade offer where you can upgrade for no extra charge once available.

Most popular on Twenga:
• Acer Aspire X3200 Desktop PC
• AMD Phenom X3 8550 Triple-Core processor
• 3GB memory
• 320GB SATA hard drive
• NVIDIA® GeForce 8200 graphics
• DVD rewriter
Best price-new observed on 24/09/09 : £183

• ASROCK NetTop ION 330 Desktop PC
• Intel® Atom™ 330 Dual-Core CPU
• NVIDIA® ION™ graphics processor
• 2GB memory
• 320GB SATA hard drive
• DVD drive
Best price-new observed on 24/09/09 : £209

• Hewlett Packard Compaq Dx2420 Desktop PC
• Intel Pentium Dual-Core processor
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100
• 3GB memory
• 500GB hard drive
• DVD rewriter
Best price-new observed on 24/09/09 : £307

Shopping for back to school products are best done in bulk purchases as many experienced parents will contest. Hence shopping online can not only save you money but you have a greater  is the best place to get all the basic needs and find that special back to school splurge.

Give them the best for the new term, within your budget. Depending on your priorities, there are several different options to choose from when buying school stationery: Budget, Fashionable and Cinematic.

These prices below are for new products only – second hand ones are even cheaper!

• Budget New Term– between £1 and £5 per item
If you’re on a tight budget go for cheaper school stationery. There are many good quality cheaper options available..
• Homework diary: between £1.30 and £7
• Scientific calculator: from £2
• Pencil case: from £0.40
• Ballpoint Pen: between £0.20 and £1
• A4 notebook: from £1.50

• Fashionable New Term – between £2 and £10 per item
Prefer to send the kids back in style? Here are the most popular latest brands:
• Homework diary:  5 Star Office, Edward Monkton – from £2
• Scientific calculator: Casio, Sharp, Canon – from £6
• Pencil case: Helix, Disney, Roxy, Quicksilver – between £1 and £5
• Ballpoint Pen:  Begreen, Papermate, Waterman – between £1 and £20
• A4 notebook: Oxford, Clairefontaine, Staples – between £2.50 and £10

• Cinematic New Term – between £2 and £10 per item
Is your child mad about a movie character? Send them back with a themed product from their favourite film or show:
• Homework diary: Hannah Montana – for just £4
• Pencil case: Hannah Montana, Hello Kitty, Dora the Explorer – between £2 and £10
• Ballpoint Pen: Hannah Montana, Hello Kitty, Shrek – between £2 and £10
• A4 notebook: Hello Kitty – for just £5

Take a look on Twenga.co.uk for many more back to school savings.

Don’t forget, many retailers will even offer free shipping. No need to worry that the delivery charges will make shopping online more expensive than in the shops!