Wait, you call "all in one" systems goofy, but want to get those things?
Those will be cool if you want something near indestructible for parties, or whatever. A good desktop system will sound a lot better if it 's just you listening in your room though, and it would look a bit .... classier.
For example:
One of the Denon, Teac, or Sony "executive" systems would be just fine for your dorm room.
Otherwise use that player to power an integrated:
http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....ran&1096724124
and some speakers:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW
or
http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....ull&1096242173
And you will have the best sounding desktop system on campus.