The Best Notebook Bag

For Your Particular Needs

Why do you need a notebook bag in the first place?

To carry the notebook, …what a dumb question was that!

Well, I agree with you, but I feel a laptop bag is no more an accessory to carry your laptop only. It transcends the boundary of the old school of thought. In the present day, notebook bags speak a ton about the taste, aesthetic sense and intimacy of ones relationship…

…with his work.

So the criteria for choosing a bag for your notebook goes way beyond carrying your machine.

In this site we have given you some tips on selecting notebook bags. But then we thought of pulling all the strings together and compile this page to exhaustively enlist the must do list for selecting a note bag and save you some time.

Let’s get started with the basic questions we need to ask ourselves before zeroing on a notebook computer bag

Carrying the notebook bag

How do you intend to carry the bag? Do you travel on a bike, car or walk your way to office (…and fitness)?

In case you love your bike and that’s the way you commute then a laptop messenger bag is the one for you. That cool look of a black strap running across your body while you are zooming away on your monster will turn a few heads for sure. On the other hand if your mode of transport is a car then a briefcase or attaché will be ideal for you. However if your work involves moving your laptop and the bag frequently for short distances and that involves a lot of walk as well then look for a sturdy laptop backpack .

Work environment

This is a factor often overlooked while selecting a notebook bag.

A discerning buyer knows that the weather could take its toll on the bag. So it’s advisable to select the laptop material that goes well with your type of work environment. For example if your bag stands chances of soaking in rain then it’s of utmost importance that it should be made of waterproof material. So you must understand your requirements and bring in a tradeoff between ruggedness and looks of the material.

Many materials such as Corduroy, Cotton, Micro fiber, Koskin, Suede, Vinyl, Aluminum, Silk and Top Grain Leather etc are available, from which you need to choose one that fits your requirements.

Padding and protection

Padding and protection from external shocks is the primary concern while selecting a notebook bag. After all protecting that thousand odd dollar machine is important. So more the protection, the better you feel. Decide on having a separate laptop sleeve or going ahead with the one that comes embedded with your notebook bag.

Usually bags fail at the seams. So demand robust stitching at the seams, as they are the ones that take up the maximum wear and tear. Always go for good zippers and other locking facilities built onto the notebook bags. Number-lock is an excellent addition to have in your laptop carrier.

Space and Interiors

Frequent long distance travelers need to get themselves a carrier that has good amount of space to carry the peripherals and accessories associated with mobile computing. That’s because on long flights you might run out of battery amidst some important work or you would like to carry a laptop desk for ergonomic reasons.

Look for notebook computer bags with separate compartments for different accessories. Ensure that you have an external pocket for the mobile phone, a pocket to carry an extra battery and one compartment to hold the charger, cables and other paraphernalia.

Holding options

Holding a notebook bag in a specific position for a long period of time is painful. So your bag must be equipped with options to alter the way you hold your bag.

For example you could have shoulder straps, briefcase type handle and messenger bag type strap that runs across your body in one bag. More the options the better it is for you. If you are a frequent long distance traveler then wheeled notebook bags are a good choice. As such having wheel options in any type of a bag is a great idea. While selecting a wheeled notebook computer bag pay special attention to the sturdiness of the telescopic handles.

Color and peculiarity

While selecting a notebook bag keep in mind that you need to have a distinct cover for your bag. That gives you a unique look…fine, but that also provides you an extra bit of theft protection. Laptop thieves do not like laptop cases that are conspicuous even in a crowded airport.

It’s not something that makes a big difference but it does give you that small advantage. Hey, why miss this small edge over others?

Cost and features

We all want the best features at the least price, isn’t it?

You can get that, but you must invest some time researching for the best options available at your disposal. If you are looking for a branded notebook bag do not hesitate to compare it feature by feature with other similar makes or brands. Does not matter you prefer a vertical sleeve or a horizontal one for your notebook, just make sure it’s of the best quality your money can buy.

Some of the brands that have established their credentials in the notebook bag market over a period of time are Tumi, Coach , Pelican and Crumpler.