Perhaps you’ve just purchased a brand new laptop like the Apple Macbook Air or a Sony VAIO; both are great machines but there are are some laptop accessories you shouldn’t be without. That’s right, purchasing the right type of laptop gear is just as important as selecting the right machine for you needs!

The most important piece of laptop gear is a high quality laptop bag. A laptop bag ensures your computer is safe from scratches and dents. It also doubles as a bit of a buffer between the laptop and the hard ground in the event that you drop it. Nothing could be worse than breaking your brand new laptop, so purchase a laptop bag today.

You’ll also want to pick up an additional battery pack for the times where you need additional power but have no mains electricity outlet in sight. This is less an issue for Apple laptops as most Macintosh laptops will power on for up to 8 hours where as PC based laptops usually run the battery dead within 4 hours. Additional batteries are lightweight but very hand when you need them. Stash them away in your laptop bag for safe keeping and easy access.

Lastly, you’ll want a non alcoholic screen cleaner and non abrasive cloth to keep the laptops monitor looking clean and usable. Don’t make the mistake of using harsh cleaners like windex on your laptop screen as the alcohol in the cleaner may peel away the protective coatings on the monitor. Always use screen cleaners that have been made specifically to clean computer LCD or LED monitors.

With this type of laptop gear, you’ll ensure your laptop is in great working order for many years to come.