Normally I wouldn’t be so hard
to please in shopping for a laptop bag, but I’m really in the market for something stylish and functional. While I’d
certainly prefer a good laptop backpack over a typical carrying case or satchel, I’m flexible in that area. What I’m
trying to avoid is the ugly and boring black leather bags. Sorry. There’s no question they probably go with everything,
but I’d love to add a little personality and pizazz to my gear when on the go. A number of places offer stylish bags,
but my next problem is size. I’m suddenly starting to realize why that extra 2" probably wasn’t such a hot idea
when buying my 17" Toshiba last month. The bigger the laptop the less stylish the bags become. Anyone have any
insight on a mecca devoted to slightly prissy (please no electric neon pinks, furs, fringe, etc.) carrying cases,
totes, bags, backpacks, you name it? Here’s what my own searches generated:
- Casauri has designer cases for laptops, iPods, and travel accessories.
- Flight 001is packed with fun items
you’ll need and won’t need for your trip, but you’ll want them. They have good laptop sleeves I’m also
considering. - Daily Candy has a
piece in today’s travel section on AGB laptop cases. A bit out of my price range. (This gunmetal silver leather bag was
nice, but $435. Ouch!) - About dot com has a list of top ten
carry bags for women. I’m still going through them all, but haven’t found anything that captured my attention
yet.