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April 26th, 2010airport-friendly laptop bags, laptop sleeves, Mac laptop bags, patterned laptop bags, widescreen laptop bags
If you have a MacBook, you know how it can sometimes be difficult to get a laptop bag that fits your MacBook just right. So here are some bags that will help you and your Macbook get where you need to get in style!13-inch Plural Fossil MacBook Case
13-inch MacBook bag
This fun, polka-dotted 13″ laptop bag
is the perfect combination of cute and protective. Its extremely touchable “cashmere-finish” microsuede lining will protect your computer and your cords with room for other accessories as well. Listed at $200 but often found on sale. It measures 15.8” x 15.5” x 4.5” and holds a 13” MacBook.Mango Tango Slimline Wide Screen
Faux suede purple laptop bag
This super-cute split-style bag fits up to a 17″ laptop such as the MacBook Pro. Open this vivid eggplant-colored faux suede bag wide with the zipper on three sides and you can keep your MacBook inside while you use it. Lined with satin and sporting faux croc trim, this case features several pockets to store documents and other accessories. The padded laptop compartment is 15.75″ x 11.75″ x 2″ to accomodate the largest MacBook or widescreen PC and holds t securely with straps.It promises to fit a 17-inch laptop, but some reviewer comments suggest it is a tight squeezeCutebug Sheba Small Laptop Messenger
Girly retro laptop bag
Want to stay away from boring old bags for your 13.3” MacBook? Then check out this hip Maddie Powers laptop messenger bag style with retro art from pulp magazines from the 1940s and ’50s. Very cute, comes complete with the ability to overstuff with all your accessories, a removable pink neoprene sleeve, and topped off with a pair of “Lucky Seven” dice. You’re sure to get attention with this bag. MacBook compartment is 12.8” x 10.3” x 3”.Laurex Red Blossom Laptop Sleeve
Red floral laptop sleeve
Sometimes just a laptop sleeve will do when it comes to your MacBook Pro. This pretty and bright red, flower-patterned sleeve is tougher than it looks, even with its velvety lining. Its padded Neoprene exterior is durable and water-repellant. An asymmetrical zipper allows you access from the top or the side and a D-ring on the side is perfect for a strap or your keys. Fits a 17” MacBook Pro with inside dimensions of: 16.5″ x 10.5″ x 1.25″.TSA Compliant Laptop Bag
Airport security complaint laptop bag
This sturdy airline-friendly laptop bag may not be the cutest case on the block, but this MacBook bag, in striking red, will get you through airport security x-rays and meet TSA guidelines with ease. Tom Bihn bags are made in Washington and come in many colors. The Checkpoint Flyer is a favorite of CNET editors, boasting a 4 and one-half star rating. This bag is made so well it has very little extra metal in it but still protects your Mac and organizes your assorted cables to TSA standards, allowing you to send it through the x-ray without removing your laptop. Available in four sizes so that it will fit all MacBooks. It costs $220, but it shows. Tags: 13-inch laptop bag, 17-inch laptop bag, airplane, airplane laptop, airport, airport friendly laptop, girly laptop bag, MacBook, purple laptop bag, TSA laptop bag -
June 20th, 2009patterned laptop bags
Whether they are big bursts of color or diminutive dots, polka dots are a fun, dynamic pattern. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to find clothing or wearable accessories that feature dots without making you look like a bad ’80s throwback. Fortunately, purses and computer cases are two venues where polka dots can take center stage without being obnoxious.This post is a roundup of several attractive laptop bags for women and girls. The color schemes vary, but one thing is consistent: the presence of fun, fabulous polka dots!
Affordable Polka Dots
Target Merona Polka Dot Laptop Bag
If you want style but don’t want to spend a lot of money, the pink polka dot laptop carrying case at Target won’t break the bank, at just $19.99 (at the time of this writing, that’s $5 of the regular price). It’s by Merona, a Target line, and features a long strap, outer pocket and a side pouch for your cell phone. User reviews are mixed, with some buyers reporting that their laptops, including Macbook, fit perfectly within the bag, while others said it was a tight fit and would not accommodate accessories such as a power cord. The bag’s dimensions are 11-1/4Lx15-1/4Wx3-1/4D.Dots for Tots
Like Luggage dotted laptop bag
For girls, teens or any fan of pastel dots, pink-on-green or a black and pink combo, the Like Luggage Dots Mine collection offers several color combinations of dotted laptop bags. There’s a multi-pocket organizer inside (for iPods, PDAs and so on), secure closure, adjustable strap and other kid-friendly features. The luggage line was created by a teen named Kendall. The nylon bag has a MSRP of $45 (though many retailers are discounting it to under $40) and accommodates laptops up to 17″. Dimensions: 15.5″x12″x3″-5.5″ (the inside pocket is expandable.)Mango Tango Dots
Mango Tango dotted laptop bag
If you’re looking for a distinctive designer laptop bag with colors that really pop, consider the Flavour laptop bag from Mango Tango. Beneath the distinctive red, orange, pink and yellow dots are in inside cell phone pocket, an inside zipper pocket and an adaptor pouch in a pink satin that coordinates with the bag’s padded interior. The tote is made of cotton canvas with faux leather trim and measures 12.5″x2″x16.5″ and sized to fit most computers with screens up to 17″. (Please double-check sizing, as there is conflicting information online.) With a suggested retail price of $89.99, the bag is often discounted by online retailers and on the Mango Tango Web site.For Netbooks, Too
Built NY laptop case
This dotted laptop portfolio by Built NY comes in a range of sizes, for netbooks (7 inches to 10 inches) as well as 15″ or 15.4″ laptops. The bag is made of elastic Neoprene and includes an exterior storage pocket and removable shoulder straps. The bag is price from $35 to $70.Polka Dot Laptop Backpack
Mobile Edge laptop backpack
For the student or professional who needs a laptop backpack but doesn’t care for boring black or a too-sporty look, there’s the Woman’s Express computer backpack by Mobile Edge. Sized at 13.2″x11.7″x1.9″, it’s big enough to accommodate most laptops as well as the books, accessories and other gear you need for the day. It’s also specially padded to protect your laptop and has adjustable shoulder straps. The suggested retail price is $59.99. Tags: laptop backpacks, laptop bags, netbook bags, pink laptop bags, polka dot laptop bags, women's laptop bags -
