I got a laptop bag for my birthday. My girlfriend keeps saying that it’s not easy to get something for me because I’m such a geek and I have all the gadgets she can think of. This computer was a nice idea though, because I have a netbook and I love to take it with me at all times and as such, it needs to be protected. Living in London signs some hard times for notebooks because you can always be caught by a heavy rain no matter what time of the day or month of the year it is.

If you take your laptop everywhere you go the best bet is to get a neoprene sleeve at least mainly because it is weatherproof. One can spill a whole bottle of soda over it without ever risking any damage whatsoever. I wouldn’t recommend that though, I like to play it safe, but if you are one of those guys who have to try everything, go ahead. Spill a glass of water on a zipped sleeve and see how much it helps.

Now my girlfriend is not really into netbooks, in fact she hates them with a passion. She says the screen is so small she can’t even tell if Windows or Linux booted up, exaggerating a little I guess… For me they are the perfect companions but that’s me and not everyone is the same fortunately. She works as a software developer so a bit more geeky than your average girl ideal, and that raises a few points, it’s hard to get anything for her as well.

A computer bag I wouldn’t mind getting her is the Belkin 15.4-Inch Neoprene Pixilated Sleeve. It’s effectively a 15″ laptop pouch made of neoprene with a handy zipper. What I really like about this particular solution is the design. It reminds me of hexagon a little, but overall it’s something a computer person should carry around. Belkin has earned its name by producing high quality computer accessories – they’ve got some really awesome game controllers, check them out – and networking equipment. I really trust them on this bag, and considering that this is made of 3 mm thick neoprene I have no doubts in that its capable of buffing out some smaller falls even, and on top of that come on it looks cool!
For $19 I wouldn’t really think twice getting one.

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Computer backpacks are now a common sight. Everywhere you look you will definitely see people walking about and traveling with computer backpacks. These backpacks are truly a great invention as they make carrying the laptop here and there so much easier. Picking out a computer backpack for yourself can be a challenge if you don’t know what to look for. So keep the following suggestions in mind and you will be able to find the best computer backpack for you.

First of all, determine the size of your laptop. You need to know what size laptop you have so that you can get a computer backpack that actually fits your laptop snugly and securely. Next, determine your other needs. What will the computer backpack be used for besides carrying your laptop? Do you need it to carry extra books? Or do you need space for your external hard disks and computer games? This will determine how much space you need. Look at your lifestyle. Do you take the subway? Or go along on your bike? Would you need front pockets for easy reach for small change? All these need to be taken into consideration when getting the backpack.

When you go to the store, look at the design on the computer backpack. Does it have good padded shoulder straps? The shoulder straps help make it more comfortable for you to carry your backpack. Also look out for back padding which allows enough air flow or ventilation so that you won’t get too hot while carrying the laptop. For this, try and check out the Maxxum computer backpack.

What about the other features? A small pocket designed for a digital music player would be great if you‘re constantly on your iPod. A side mesh pocket is also great for holding your water bottle. Some backpacks offer hidden pockets to stash some cash in. These would be great in case of any emergencies.

Take all these into consideration and you will be able to get the right computer backpack for your needs.

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