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Laptop + Tablet Cases

A tech gift with heart

A tech gift with heart

In some relationships, nothing says I love you like some shiny, brand new, coveted tech gadget. I can think of a few women who would gladly trade those flowers and chocolates for an iPad 2. If that's your plan this day, then consider thi…

Kindle cases with cartoon characters? Reader Q+A

Kindle cases with cartoon characters? Reader Q+A

I am looking for Kindle Fire cases that have cartoons and such. You know, the cool ones the kids want. - Tamra While we're seeing a lot of iPod touch cases with characters on them, not a lot of parents are buying Kindles for their kids y…

Cover up your iPad with your own custom design

Cover up your iPad with your own custom design

Got a shiny new iPad over the holidays but still searching for just the right case? If you're anything like me, you want something to keep your precious new tech toy totally safe without sacrificing style. Even better: A totally custom c…

Swanky handbags made for tech (don't tell anyone)

Swanky handbags made for tech (don't tell anyone)

There's nothing like a new purse to kick off the New Year (I have at least a couple more weeks to use the New Year excuse to shop). And when a fantastic deal like these Alicia Klein, a former Burberry designer, comes around, well, I'm re…

Ring in the New Year with a new case for your new e-Reader

Ring in the New Year with a new case for your new e-Reader

Word has it, just a few people out there bought some new e-readers for the holidays this year. The NOOK is now Barnes + Noble's best-selling anything ever, and the Kindle Fire just increased the number of Kindles out there to "millions m…

The best Kindle Covers on Etsy? - Reader Q&A

The best Kindle Covers on Etsy? - Reader Q&A

I was so glad to see your post about Kindle cases, but I am wondering if you have any recommendations for stylish practical ones on Etsy. There are so many on there, but I need to narrow them down! Any that have caught your eye? - Lisa T…

3 bright Kindle cases for fall

3 bright Kindle cases for fall

When it comes to Kindle cases, I find I'm always finding ones that are either super funky or functional, and nothing quite in between. But after scouring the web, I found 3 simple, stylish cases that are super on trend for fall and won't…

The iPad case that costs more than the iPad

The iPad case that costs more than the iPad

I love that iPads and tablets have become so essential, that the fancypants high-end designers are now creating cases right along with their fashion accessories. Case in point: this swanky little leather number from a top design house th…

iPad cases that make every week Fashion Week

iPad cases that make every week Fashion Week

With Fashion Week hitting New York this week, I'm seeing lots of women in teetering heels stumbling through puddles. Fun! An easier way to get stylish this week, is with these sweet designer iPad 2 cases from none other than Project Runw…

The perfect tween backpack for back-to-Thule

The perfect tween backpack for back-to-Thule

Okay, so let's say your older kid has a brand new laptop. And the start of school is just around the corner. When said tween asks to bring said laptop to school you're going to freak out just a little, aren't you? I know I would. The Thu…

iPad shoulder bag by Bagy Bag

An over the shoulder iPad holder

I've seen my fair share of iPad cases and sleeves, all of which tend to look like they're holding an iPad. But when I saw these beautiful, handmade sleeves, I actually had to look at the description before realizing what they were for. T…

Make a statement with your iPad, Jonathan Adler style

Make a statement with your iPad, Jonathan Adler style

It's no secret that we're huge fans of designer Jonathan Adler, from his cool baby gifts that we featured at Cool Mom Picks to his swanky charging dock organizer . So I'm not surprised at how much I'm loving his new iPad cases too. The J…

Look more erudite with your Kindle than you already are

Look more erudite with your Kindle than you already are

As much as I love the feel of a crisp paperback book and the smell of a new magazine, I definitely get the appeal of an e-reader. And now there's a cover that lets you show off your affection for David Sedaris, or help you start up a con…

Cover your e-reader in the classics

Cover your e-reader in the classics

If there's anything to miss about real, live books when you're using your e-reader, it's the flip of the pages, the weight of the hardcover book in your hands, and the cool covers. So while I haven't yet found anything to help with the f…

Orla Kiely laptop bag: Yes please!

Orla Kiely laptop bag: Yes please!

If you frequent Cool Mom Picks (of course you do!), then you know how much we looooove Orla Kiely . So it's no surprise that I've got my eye on her laptop bag, now at a very cool price. Her signature bright bold patterns will encase your…

Virtually indestructible iPad cases. Hooray (says the mom)

Virtually indestructible iPad cases. Hooray (says the mom)

For those of you who have yet to find the perfect iPad case, I can't say I'm surprised. There are so many options out there, but none seem to have every benefit all together at once. Either you get a slim silhouette, or you get a kicksta…

The Maserati of laptop bags at a price that revs my engine

The Maserati of laptop bags at a price that revs my engine

Laptop bags are a little like cars. I drive the safe, reasonably priced, somewhat clunky but perfectly respectable one. And I dream of the sleek but expensive import that combines beauty, power, and prestige in one fierce package. The bi…

4 super stylish, eco-friendly laptop bags. Hold the hemp.

4 super stylish, eco-friendly laptop bags. Hold the hemp.

This eco tech series is brought to you by our sponsor, Sprint Replenish , who is helping us think of ways to can go green with our technology. I can still remember looking for a stylish, eco-friendly laptop bag a few years ago and I swea…

A pretty handmade sleeve worthy of your iPad

A pretty handmade sleeve worthy of your iPad

With a bunch of little kids running around my house, I put a Speck CandyShell case on my iPad the very moment I brought it home. The problem is, that leaves the screen completely unprotected when I want to pack it in my laptop bag or pur…

What did your iPad case used to be?

What did your iPad case used to be?

If you have an iPad, you probably already feel pretty cool. What would make it even cooler is to protect that bad boy with one of these eco-friendly iPad cases. There are so many cool iPad cases on the market, but these are special becau…

Calling it an iPad cover is a gross understatement

Calling it an iPad cover is a gross understatement

Every mom is a master at multi-tasking. I've been known to make lunch, check emails and help with homework all at the same time. So why should I expect my gadget accessories to do any less? I love this incredibly cool line of Brenthaven …

Bringing royal wedding fever to your iPad case

Bringing royal wedding fever to your iPad case

Between the Will and Kate wedding plates, engagement ring knock-offs, t-shirts, mugs and more, it's royal wedding paraphernalia galore! So we thought we'd do our part for you enthusiasts who set your alarms to 4AM to watch the nuptials, …

Wrapping your gadgets in love and eco-leather

Wrapping your gadgets in love and eco-leather

In New Orleans this past week, I happened into a beautiful little stationery shop in the French Quarter called Papier Plume. I was immediately drawn to this line of eco-friendly, modern accessories cases from an Italian company called Sa…