From ultra-light to ultra-powerful, Microsoft’s hardware partners are driving a new generation of PCs running Windows 7. To see some of the choices available, check out our video and blog on back-to-school PCs, or view our slideshow. Whether you’re in the market for thin and light, big and powerful, or an all-day battery life, there’s a great PC for you. Head to the Microsoft Store online for all the latest deals.

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Find out how Microsoft Office 2010 equips computers with tools and features that help students be successful. Check out our 10 back-to-school tips, then download the free OneNote 2010 student planner. Don’t have Office 2010 yet? Try it free or buy it today.

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Who doesn’t like free stuff? If you’re a student you can get loads of it at www.dreamspark.com. DreamSpark gives students Microsoft professional design and development tools at no cost, so you can try the latest technologies while building your skills—all free.

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The Arc Touch mouse pictured above flattens for ultimate portability, taking up a tiny amount of space in your backpack or dorm room. It’s just one example of hardware products that add valuable functionality while matching your style. Other choices are new webcams with amazing clarity and controllers that increase your precision while gaming. Find out more or purchase today.

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Whether you’re looking for the perfect outfit or school supplies, Bing Shopping is the all-in-one resource that helps you save time and money. It delivers back-to-school deals, product comparisons and reviews, and allows you to share your shopping lists with your Facebook friends – so you know your items are friend-approved.

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Available on mobile devices at m.bing.com, Bing for Mobile deals aggregates the top deals in your area. Save time, stretch your back-to-school budget, and feel more confident about purchasing decisions by searching for daily deals, nearby deals, keywords or deals by category.

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Connect and share with friends and family. Have you tried Hotmail lately? It now filters out 98 percent of spam, and has gotten more than 10 times faster since December. Check out 15 things you may not know about Hotmail. Sign up today.

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Store, access and share your documents, photos and more using a PC, Mac or smartphone. Windows Live SkyDrive is free, fast and you already have access to it if you use Hotmail or Messenger. Find out about the recent rebuild that makes SkyDrive easier, faster and a better showcase for photos. Then sign up for Windows Live SkyDrive today.

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Visit MSN for a wide range of helpful content. From tips on how to ease your kids’ anxieties to a handy back-to-school checklist, MSN has it all.

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Students from around the world are making a difference by using technology to tackle problems like pollution, disease and hunger. To compete in the Imagine Cup and show how you would solve the world’s toughest problems, sign up at www.imaginecup.com.

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Stay connected with a phone that lets you do what you want quickly and then get back to your life. Or stay on the device to play awesome games like “Doodle Jump,” “Angry Birds,” and “Plants vs. Zombies.” See the demo of Windows Phone 7 and check out the array of new devices in action. (Note that “Mango,” the next major release, will be available for free to all eligible Windows Phone customers when it’s available in the fall.)

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All work and no play makes for a very long school year. Give yourself and your roommates a break now and then with Kinect for Xbox 360. It provides lots of ways to have fun and stay in shape. See the video about how it works, find out which Kinect bundle is right for you, and check out the wide array of games available.

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The Xbox 360 is the most popular game console the world over, and dorm rooms are no exception. Why? Blockbuster games like “Call of Duty: Black Ops,” “Fable 3,” and “Rock Band 3.” Great consoles, with a range of offers to choose from. Great accessories: Boost the experience with a Kinect sensor, customized controller, headset, or, perhaps best of all, Xbox LIVE Gold Membership for online gaming, discounts and more. Find out about all your Xbox options.

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Alas, it’s just not practical to lug your Xbox around with you on campus. Make sure your laptop is equipped with the latest PC games like “The Sims 3 Generations” “Harry Potter (DH2)” and “Operation Flashpoint: Red River.” And find out about our casual games hub. Find lots of games and accessories at the Microsoft Store online.

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Your favorite tunes help homework time zip by. A Zune Pass subscription gives you unlimited access to millions of songs you can stream on your PC, Xbox 360, Windows Phone or Zune HD. A free 14-day trial makes it easy to experience Zune Pass. Try it free.

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Tailored now for back-to-school shoppers, the Microsoft Store provides a complete catalog of games, computers, downloads for Windows 7, and more. Visit the Microsoft Store today. And find out how you could score up to $50,000 in software for your nominated school or organization in the Win Big for You and Your School contest.

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