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• CNET Editor rating:
  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: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 32 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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  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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• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Notebook battery

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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

• 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

• 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

• 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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• 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 1 review

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

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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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

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

The Bottom Line: The Mobile Edge ScanFast Backpack provides everything you'd need to comfortably carry your 17-inch laptop and travel accessories, with the added benefit of a butterfly zipper that may help you speed through airport security checks. Read review

Specs: Black

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

Manufacturer description: Access all of your multimedia devices with one easy ExpressCard connection that offers high-bandwidth performance, 4x faster than USB.

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.5 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Targus Universal Notebook Docking Station with Video would be a winner if the VGA-over-USB experience were more fluid; however, video performance is so poor that we'd wager most people won't use it. Read review

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Manufacturer description: Acer ezDock II supports more than 20 interfaces and utilizes a simple plug-n-play connector for quick docking/undocking, enabling comprehensive desktop replacement functionality.

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.5 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Griffin Elevator laptop stand seems designed more for display than for ergonomics. 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: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Notebook battery, Lithium ion, 4400 mAh, 11.1 V

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Specs: Notebook battery

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Manufacturer description: Brain power. Mind energy. Electrifying thinking that generates new ideas and empowers people to search for advancements and refinements in today's high-tech energy sources. That's the kind of "... Read more

Specs: Notebook battery, Lithium ion, 6600 mAh, 11.1 V

• 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 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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  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