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• 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

• CNET Editor rating:
  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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 22 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: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Notebook battery

• CNET Editor rating:
  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

• CNET Editor rating:
  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

• 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

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

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Notebook battery, Lithium ion

• CNET Editor rating:
  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

• 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, LapWorks Laptop Desk v.2.0 - Notebook stand, 20.6 in x 11.5 in x 0.5 in, 1.4 lbs

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: USB docking station

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Notebook battery

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Docking station

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

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

The Bottom Line: A portable laptop stand boiled down to its most basic, the Just Mobile Lazy Couch has a design flair missing from other laptop risers. Read review

Specs: Just Mobile Lazy Couch - Notebook stand

• 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, Brenthaven MetroLite, 12.8 in x 4 in x 18.5 in, 2.6 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 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: 7.0 (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: Yellow, Targus 15.4" Messenger, 18 in x 5 in x 13.7 in, 1.9 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 8 reviews

Specs: USB docking station

• 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

Specs: Docking station

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: This laptop stand isn't portable, but its USB 2.0 ports, ease of use, and mobility while on your desktop make it worth the price. Read review

Specs: APC Ergonomic Notebook Stand With 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub - Notebook stand, 11 in x 11.8 in x 4.8 in, 2.4 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: PylePro PLPTS2 - Notebook stand, 16 in x 16 in x 4 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Notebook battery

• 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, Lapinator Notebook stand, 13 in x 12 in x 1 in, 11 oz

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Everki Urbanite Laptop Vertical Messenger Bag, 13 in x 7.9 in x 15.7 in, 2.8 lbs

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 23 reviews

Specs: Docking station