| Are you using duct tape to keep your laptop in its | | | | Laptop bag designers increasingly are catering to |
| case as you walk down the street? Is the strap gone, | | | | those who want to look good while safely transporting |
| and zipper broken? Or, are you just tucking your | | | | their computers so the choices in color, style, design |
| computer under your arm when moving from place to | | | | and materials is huge. CHOOSE: Leather. It's very |
| place hoping you won't need to use it longer than two | | | | durable and looks great for years. Also, check out |
| hours as that's when the battery will die and you don't | | | | some of the vinyl bags in bold colors that complement |
| have anywhere to carry the power cord? | | | | even the most-style conscious computer users. |
| If any of the above sound familiar, it's time to think | | | | - Hard-Core Gamer - You LOVE gaming on your |
| about a new bag or case for your laptop. And, if | | | | computer. You take it everywhere and you spend |
| you're in the market for a new way to transport your | | | | hours everyday playing games. Because of your |
| computer, you need to consider a few things before | | | | laptop is heavy, you'll need a laptop bags that's |
| making that purchase. While it's not a major buy from | | | | comfortable. Fashion is probably a secondary |
| a cost perspective, your laptop case or bag will | | | | consideration for you. CHOOSE: A messenger bag. It's |
| protect what IS a major investment, your laptop, so it's | | | | great to toss over your shoulder or across your body |
| important to choose one that will work best for you. | | | | for better distribution of all that weight. And there's |
| Below are some common computer-bag buyer | | | | plenty of room for peripherals and additional batteries. |
| "types" and the best choices for them: | | | | - Student - You're constantly on the go, moving from |
| - Road Warrior - You're a laptop power user or | | | | class to class, across campus and to your part-time |
| frequent traveler and you need your laptop bag to | | | | job. You need a bag that's comfortable, cool and |
| keep your computer safe from drops, airport security | | | | well-padded (you're not always super careful about |
| checks and the general wear and tear of constantly | | | | where you drop it) and you're not willing to |
| being relocated. CHOOSE: A computer bag that is well | | | | compromise looks for functionality. CHOOSE: A cool |
| padded, with a thick comfortable strap. Also, consider | | | | nylon or leather backpack that will keep your laptop |
| a hard-sided (plastic or fiberglass) bag for even | | | | safe but out of the way with plenty of room for your |
| greater protection. | | | | notebooks and textbooks. |
| - Fashion Plate - You think it's important to have a | | | | Good luck and happy bag hunting! |
| computer bag that is both fashionable and functional. | | | | |