Low-cost laptop accessories

Low-cost laptop accessories
Updated December 19, 2005

Working on your laptop's small keyboard and mousepad for hours on end isn't always so comfortable, but what else can you do? You can't expect to construct a totally ergonomically correct work space in your hotel room, but adding a lap desk (that doubles as a laptop riser for use with a desktop) and an external mouse can drastically improve your quality of life while working on the road. And no matter what type of budget you have, you always want to protect your PC and your files, so we recommend keeping your equipment safe in a laptop bag.

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Product name	Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse (Slate)	LapWorks Laptop Desk 2.0	Casauri New Portfolio

Review date	November 12, 2004	March 18, 2005	February 10, 2005

Editors' rating (Editors' rating explained)	8.0 Excellent	7.0 Very good	8.3 Excellent

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Review summary	A worthy alternative to a laptop's built-in pointing device, this downsized mouse is convenient for travel, but it sacrifices some comfort for its compact size.	Portable and sturdy, this lap desk is moderately effective in protecting your lap from heat.	Casauri's roomy New Portfolio seamlessly melds a briefcase and a laptop bag into one stylish unit. It provides ample padding to protect your laptop and has plenty of space and pockets for other workday essentials.

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Basic Specs
	• Optical • USB wireless receiver • 3 • Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse Mouse • Mouse • Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP , Apple MacOS X 10.1 - 10.3 • Wireless - RF • Scrolling wheel , Programmable buttons Full specifications	• Notebook stand • 20.6 in x 11.5 in x 0.5 in • Black • 1.4 lbs • LapWorks Laptop Desk V.2.0 - Notebook stand Full specifications	• Carrying case • 16.5 in x 4.0 in x 12.5 in • Carrying case • Carrying case Full specifications