Shop for notebook accessories

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 25 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: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 17 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: 7.5 (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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• 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 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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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

• 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

• 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: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 14 reviews

The Bottom Line: The HP xb2000 notebook expansion base features most of the important ports, as well as a great set of speakers and a wireless keyboard and mouse, but it's very expensive. Read review

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Lapinator is portable enough to fit in most laptop bags and does a great job of protecting your lap against heat. It's very sturdy, but we wish it had a mousing surface. Read review

Specs: Black, 11 oz

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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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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

• 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: Sony offers a wide range of optional accessories for Sony portable systems to meet all of your needs. Using power supplies and batteries from Sony you prolong the work time ... Read more

Specs: 0.7 lbs, Notebook battery, Lithium ion, 3600 mAh, 11.1 V

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Specs: Notebook battery

• 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

• 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:
  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 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: Green, 1.9 lbs

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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: 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:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Belkin's PocketTop, a colorful split between carrying case and lapdesk, isn't for everyone, but it works great for moving a laptop setup from room to room. Read review

Specs: Green

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Specs: Notebook battery

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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, 4.2 lbs

• 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: Though not perfect for everyone, the purse-like Mobile Edge Monaco is a laptop bag that's both stylish and functional. Read review

Specs: Black

• 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