5 Creative Accessories for your Laptop

Forrester recently predicted that laptop sales will continue to grow from 26.4 million in 2010 to 38.9 million in 2015. In fact, even though tablets, like the front runner iPad, are on the rise, we’re still not letting go of our laptops..just yet. Today we’ve put together six accessories that were designed with that modern consumer in mind. While some of these promise to provide a richer experience, still others were just made so that you can creatively express yourself. Enjoy! 

 Laptop Vinyl Skins by Gelaskins

 Give your trusty laptop some love by dressing him up with a Gelaskin! These removable covers will not only protect Mr. Macbook Pro, it’ll make him feel like you really care about him. Gelaskins has ongoing relationships with some of the coolest contemporary artists around so you’ll always enjoy a wide selection. Also, they use advanced 3M adhesive that contains patented micro-channels for easy application and removal. This Boombox one by Lyle Owerko will make anyone’s head turn! It’s $29.95 for the 15” MacBook Pro at Gelaskins

Joey Roth Ceramic Speakers

Carrying a $500 price tag, these ceramic speakers promise to give you more than just some solid sound. Created by San Francisco–based designer Joey Roth, they are handmade works of art constructed with Baltic birch plywood, cork, and porcelain. Each material is minimally finished, on purpose, so that you can feel its natural beauty. Roth says these speakers were inspired by the harmonious contrast between electronic components and simple materials. Minimalists, rejoice! These beautiful speakers are for you. $495 at Joey Roth.

Gold Privacy Filters

Have you ever been on a plane and sensed a stranger peeping over your shoulder?. The precision-fitted filters, created by 3M, will shield your data in a stylish way while keeping all of your information private. Creative and cool! It’s only $48.24 at Amazon.

Hardback Leather Case for MacBook Pro 

BookBook is a one-of-a-kind, hardback leather case designed exclusively for MacBook and MacBook Pro. The BookBook has a hard shell and a rigid spine to keep your MacBook from being crushed, and is lined with soft fabric so you don’t have to worry about it getting scratched. The vintage book design also disguises your MacBook from been stolen, because nobody want to snatch an old book! (Or so we hope.) Only $79.99 to $99.99 at Twelve South.

Keyboard Shortcut Skins

If you’re looking to become the master of creative software programs like Photoshop, Lightroom, Aperture or Final Cut Pro, this accessory is for you. This custom-fitted color-coded keyboard skin will guide you through some basic moves till you start feeling like a pro! So let your fingers do the walking and these shortcuts do the talking..until you’re ready to go at it by memory. Just $30 for laptops or $40 for desktops. Find them at Photojojo.

Make your laptop’s life more fun!

enjoy!