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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 34 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Belkin Laptop Cooling Stand manages to both look good and offer effective cooling, despite having only a single fan. Read review

Specs: White

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 19 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Antec Notebook Cooler uses dual USB-powered fans to provide effective cooling for hot laptops. Read review

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  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The massive Xpad laptop desk isn't going to turn any heads with its utilitarian look, but it can definitely cool down an overheated laptop. 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: The Targus Lap Chill Mat is among the least-ugly laptop fan stands we've seen, helping it rise above the generic-looking competition. Read review

Specs: Gray

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Antec Notebook Cooler S is much smaller than other fan-powered laptop coolers, but is also slightly less effective. Read review

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 4 reviews

Manufacturer description: Always on the go? No more worries about running out of battery power! You can back up your system with this 9-Cell Lithium-ion Primary Battery from Dell. With a capacity ... Read more

Specs: Notebook battery, Lithium ion, 85 Wh, 11.1 V

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  4.0 stars Excellent

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

The Bottom Line: The Kensington Contour Cargo Messenger laptop case is one of the most comfortable, and useful, laptop messenger bags we've used, though it's not exactly sophisticated-looking. Read review

Specs: Green, 2.2 lbs

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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 21 reviews

Manufacturer description: Ready to replace your desktop PC with a complete notebook solution? The key is using HP's xb3000 Notebook Expansion Base with your notebook. Designed for the needs of consumers ... Read more

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

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

The Bottom Line: Portable and sturdy, this lap desk is moderately effective in protecting your lap from heat. Read review

Specs: Black, 1.4 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The simple, affordable Logitech Alto Express elegantly elevates your laptop to a more ergonomic height. Read review

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Targus takes its familiar Corporate Traveler line and adds a butterfly-style zipper to the Targus Zip-Thru, hopefully aiding your way through airport security checkpoints. Read review

Specs: Black, 3.7 lbs

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Notebook battery

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

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

The Bottom Line: The Logitech Portable Lapdesk N315 is great for couch-surfing if you need to use an external mouse, so long as your laptop isn't too big. Read review

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Skooba Checkthrough laptop bag offers plenty of room for all your travel necessities, plus a butterfly design that may help speed you through security checkpoints. Read review

• CNET Editor rating:
  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, 2.6 lbs

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Even if it didn't have a TSA-approved design for getting through airport security checkpoints without removing your laptop, the Belkin FlyThru laptop bag would still turn heads as a slim, stylish mainstream case. Read review

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Specs: Notebook battery

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Solo's Netbook bag is well built and nice-looking, but we can't think of a reason to buy a Netbook bag, no matter how well crafted it might be. Read review

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Manufacturer description: Use your laptop screen as your monitor, and position it at the perfect viewing height. Save space on your desk and use a single connection for power, peripherals, and the ... Read more

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: This line of ColcaSac MacBook sleeves, made of hemp or burlap, is a fun alternative if you're looking for something a bit different. Read review

Specs: Brown

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  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

• CNET Editor rating:
  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, 5.5 lbs

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• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 8 reviews

Manufacturer description: The Targus Notebook Portable LapDesk is a folding tray that supports a notebook computer or PDA keyboard while on your lap, plane service tray or other surfaces that require more ... Read more

Specs: 1.3 lbs

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Manufacturer description: ASUS - Innovative Solutions for a Limitless Tomorrow. ASUS is devoted to providing leading-edge technologies, and best-value solutions of the highest quality to all its customers. ASUS provides innovative technology ... Read more

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