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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: 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, 2.9 lbs

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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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  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

• CNET Editor rating:
  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

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  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: Red

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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

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 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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• 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

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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Notebook battery

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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

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  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:
  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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  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

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  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:
  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:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Alto notebook stand is a creative attempt to make using a laptop at a desk more comfortable, but due to a few design issues we can't recommend it for everybody. Read review

Specs: Black

• 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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Manufacturer description: LiON batteries are longer lived than conventional batteries and do not require replacement as often. The Dell 6-Cell LiON Media Bay Battery provides continuous, reliable power to your notebook. With ... Read more

Specs: Notebook battery, Lithium ion, 53 Wh

• 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

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  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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• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 4 reviews

• 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: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Manufacturer description: Power up your system for business trips and vacations with this 9-cell Lithium-ion Primary Battery from Dell. With a capacity of 85 WHr this battery lets you work seamlessly when ... Read more

Specs: Notebook battery, Lithium ion, 85 Wh

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  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