Whether you travel by foot, pedal, plane, train or automobile, it seems everybody these days carries a laptop around. And until recently laptop bags have never been very attractive or fashionable. Thankfully more and more companies are coming out with stylish ways to tote around the ever important high tech companion. Here I have picked a few stylish alternatives to the lackluster laptop cases we are all used to seeing.
1. Jack Spade Laptop Field Bag
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This canvas laptop messenger bag has a separate compartment for your computer and separate compartment for your cell phone. It's cool looking bag even when you're not toting your computer around. It comes in four colors to boot.
2. Timbuk2 Commute 2.0 Laptop Messenger
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This cool messenger bag by Timbuk2 is like all of their bags - it has a rugged ballistic nylon exterior, a rugged waterproof rubberized bottom and rubberized piping which protects external wear-points. It also comes in a variety of cool color combinations. The dimensions are: 16" wide x 11" high x 6" deep
3. Case Logic XN Messenger Bag
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This lightweight bag is a great choice for those who want something sleek and soft, not bulky. It has a flap front with two buckles and plenty of pockets for computer accessories. I have a bag very similar to this one and it's the one I use the most because it is easy to carry around being so light. It might also be mistaken for a ridiculously expensive Prada bag.
4. Tumi Voyageur Business Brief
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This Tumi Laptop Bag is made with a lightweight nylon with leather trim. This simple computer carrier designed to meet TSA checkpoint friendly requirements, which allows you to go through security without ever having to remove your laptop. The dimensions are: 16.3" wide x 4" deep x 13" high.
5. Diesel Messenger Bag
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I love the modern look of the Diesel messenger bag. It isn't a designated computer bag, but it makes a good one--and since laptops have become so light-weight and compact, it won't be a problem. The bag's dimensions are: 14" wide x 13.5" tall x 4.5" deep.
6. Tumi Alpha Business Medium Laptop Cover
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Sometimes you don't need a laptop bag as much as a laptop cover. I know guys who throw their laptops into their backpacks or briefcases and simple laptop cover would be a handy thing to have. These colorful laptop covers by Tumi are great for just this purpose. They can also be carried on their own. They are made with Tumi's signature durable ballistic nylon. Its dimensions are: 15.25" high x 11.5" wide x 1" deep.
7. BOSS Black Pebbled Leather Top Zip Briefcase
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I love the simplicity of this handsome leather bag. It is an amazing value considering it looks more expensive. It's dimensions are: 15.5" wide x 3" deep x 11.5" high. Perfect for business types.
8. Fossil Dean Messenger Bag
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This is another great messenger bag with a padded a computer compartment. The perfect bag for a guy who is the no fuss sort. It has one large internal section aside from the computer compartment. Its dimensions are: 12" wide x 4" deep x 13" high.
