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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Apple's iPad Smart Case is a reliable and solid folio case that offers much more protection than the Smart Cover, but it's nowhere near as magical. Read review

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  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Book Cover has most of the features you'd want, but its missing auto-sleep feature makes its high price a tough pill to swallow. Read review

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Armed with one of the most eye-catching designs around, the Booq Boa Squeeze is one of the most compact yet capacious laptop backpacks we've seen. Read review

Specs: Black, Booq Boa Squeeze, 11.8 in x 6.3 in x 17 in, 2.9 lbs

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: Zagg's foray into a folio-style keyboard case for the iPad 2, the Zaggfolio, succeeds when it's in keyboard mode. However, it's not ideal as a pure case. Read review

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though it's far too large to be used as an everyday laptop backpack, the sturdy design and numerous pockets on the multipurpose Booq Boa Flow make it a great buy as a weekend or carry-on bag that can handle most laptops. Read review

Specs: Black, Booq Boa Flow M, 14 in x 9 in x 18 in, 4.6 lbs

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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: With a look as streamlined as the MacBook it's designed to carry, the Lime Drop's got city cool down pat, but don't expect it to do much more than carry your laptop and a few extra iGadgets. Read review

Specs: be.ez LAbesace LIME DROP, 15.4 in x 11.4 in x 5.1 in

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: If you're interested in carrying the maximum amount of gear in the slimmest backpack, the ECBC Harpoon wins out with ample pockets and convenient design. Read review

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  4.5 stars Spectacular

  Overall score: 9.3 (4.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for stylish bag with a plethora of pockets that can also recharge your devices on the go, Timbuk2's Power Commute Messenger is exactly what you want. Read review

Specs: Black, Timbuk2 Commute, 19.7 in x 5.9 in x 12.8 in, 2.6 lbs

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Only the fantastic retractable Smart Strap stands out on this otherwise conventional laptop case--but that one great feature is more than enough. Read review

Specs: Black, U.S. LUGGAGE SMART-STRAP Ballistic Nylon Computer Portfolio SGB300-4, 17.5 in x 7 in x 12.5 in, 5.5 lbs

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: With just enough room for a 15.4-inch laptop and a handful of accessories, the slender MetroLite Backpack may be the perfect bag for commuters. Read review

Specs: Black, Brenthaven MetroLite, 12.8 in x 4 in x 18.5 in, 2.6 lbs

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  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
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The Bottom Line: The inexpensive Targus 15.4-inch messenger bag provides a stylish and comfortable way to carry your laptop plus a few files and accessories. Read review

Specs: Yellow, Targus 15.4" Messenger, 18 in x 5 in x 13.7 in, 1.9 lbs

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The Bottom Line: The Belkin NE-07 notebook bag is a stylish way to securely carry your notebook, accessories, and even a few paper files. Read review

Specs: Black, Belkin NE-07 Notebook Bag, 16 in x 4 in x 13 in, 4.2 lbs

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Specs: Blue, Targus 16" Denim Laptop Backpack, 19.3 in x 14 in x 6 in, 2.2 lbs

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Specs: Black, Toshiba Extreme Briefcase, 16 in x 4 in x 11.5 in, 2.4 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The comfortable Moshi Concerti portfolio-style case for the third-generation iPad and iPad 2 offers some clever features at a fair price, but may disorient some users at first. Read review

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Specs: Harbor, Speck Products SeeThru

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Specs: Black, Samsonite Laptop Pillow 2 Toploader/Wh, 17.5 in x 8.9 in x 14.6 in

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: CODi's butterfly style Phantom CT3 laptop bag may help you through airport security checkpoints faster, but you'll pay for the privilege. Read review

Specs: CODi CT3 Checkpoint-Tested Phantom, 16 in x 12.7 in x 7 in, 3.5 lbs

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Specs: SwissGear Pegasus Backpack, 13 in x 7 in x 18 in, 4.2 lbs