Comments on: What laptop bag do you recommend?

By: Ben Joshua Griffin

Ben Joshua Griffin — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 11:59:06 +0000

As a former college student a recent university student, I too recently had to make a very similar selection, talking to a few who are better versed and experienced than me in the buying of bags for specific purposes, I was directed to http://www.maxwellscottbags.com, at first I thought this might be a little steep for a bag, however 3 cheap bags later I opted for the The Volterra Leather Laptop Case

I cannot say enough about this bag, it has taken such a beating from my daily activities and it still looks as stylish and trendy as the day I got it, with multiple interior and exterior pockets I can keep myself organized and looking at the top of my game where ever I am.

Most importantly my laptop is still well, despite some clumsiness on my part.

By: Wolfie

Wolfie — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 03:29:14 +0000

well I would personally go with crumpler bags. Not to keen on their messenger bags tho – but I really like the constuction of each one of them. I have a crumpler backpack (king style), this thing takes it all, plus it is padded very well (both inside and out). You could drop the backpack from a safe height of 1m and expect nothing to happen to your laptop. I prefer backpacks to messenger bags as you are more mobile ie. running for the train in the morning, brushing past people on a crowded bus. I really hate walking and having to constantly push a slung over bag to the side (cause they do tend to do that).

All in all you want a bag that does not really look like a laptop bag. – think about it as your usual bag but study enough to put your laptop in.

By: David

David — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 05:17:29 +0000

I’m a snot – I’ll admit it. I have super specific aesthetic, size, and configuration demands, but I don’t want to pay much for it. Personally, I wanted a bag to carry/protect my 12″ PowerBook vertically, with a few accessories, but big enough for when I get a MacBook, and no flap on top (hate those). So I was very pleased to find the MacBook Sleeve for $20 from Brenthaven (http://www.brenthaven.com/catalog-macbook-sleeve.html) – they have a 12″ PowerBook sleeve but, as I mentioned, I plan on growing.

In any case, pun or no, I just got it today and it is just the thing. As you’ll see on their website, it has clips for a strap (although the one that comes with is flimsy) and a two-pocket thing that comes out when you need it and tucks away when you don’t. the little plastic window meant for a name card or some such is actually perfect for earbuds or even a phone or iPod as you can mash the buttons fairly handily. Whoopee!

By: ClickChick

ClickChick — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 17:24:51 +0000

WaterField Designs Cozmo Mambo Combo. Unbelievable quality and customer service. Really cool looking, long lasting stuff. And made in the USA.

http:www.sfbags.com

By: Vankatwijk

Vankatwijk — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 22:41:48 +0000

oh... and i'd probably recommend the Booq Python XL. Fits ALL ur stuff and more and is a very sturdy bag. If you're looking for a more professional bag, perhaps this Mandarina Duck bag.

By: Vankatwijk

Vankatwijk — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 22:38:32 +0000

Probably the best place to look for laptop bags on the net would be www.rushfaster.com.au. They have a huge range from most of the brands discussed above, plus they have excellent upclose photos of each bag they sell.

By: ClunkClunk

ClunkClunk — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 05:33:25 +0000

Monolith from Tom Bihn. http://www.tombihn.com

By: cdavenport

cdavenport — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 16:38:03 +0000

I use this an eBags. I love all the room and they have a verity of colors. http://www.ebags.com/ebags/firewall_laptop_brief/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=15030

By: Nicola

Nicola — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 09:31:20 +0000

Take a look at Kensington.com, they have a great range of bags, most fitting my 15″ dell laptop, all their bags seem to have individual pockets for i pods, blackberrys, mobiles, making things easier to find, particuarly in my bag. I currently have the contour backpack, light and compact making it easy for me to manage my handbag at the same time.

By: Martin

Martin — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 02:24:21 +0000

take a look at tom bihn http://www.tombihn.com

i have the horizontal brainCell, fits my 17″ dell inspiron and my previous 17″ hp laptop. great quality for a good price.