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Gadgets aren’t cheap. Consumer products like smart phones, tablet PCs, iPods are all great but surprisingly fragile. Whether you buy them new or refurbished, they are quite an investment. The last thing you want is for them to break especially because of some avoidable accident.

Fortunately manufactures and countless third parties make accessories to protect and extend the life of your electronics. The most common accessory is the case. There are dozens of makes who specialize in cases for every gadget out there and are usually first to market when a new one comes out. The cases help protect devices against impact from accidental falls or damage from being shoved in pockets and backpacks. Manufacturer guarantees don’t cover this kind of wear and tear. Most reviews for electronics products include suggestions for adding a case to your purchase.

Those who don’t like the bulk added by cases can instead choose a screen protector. A screen protector is a thin transparent sheet of plastic that protects your fragile display from scratches and nicks.

Beyond cases there are padded sleeves, travel bags and even luggage designed to get your gadgets from place to place.

Protect your investment and protect your gear.