Laptop Bags: Technology With Style
When you bought your laptop from the retailer or at the store, it most probably came with a typical nondescript black bag that’s all pockets and functionality – the same as everyone else’s. But just because it’s the bag that came with your laptop doesn’t mean you have to be stuck with it forever. Express yourself and show a little of your individuality with a new and more stylish laptop bag.
Beyond Basic Black
Even if you’re the kind of person who likes everything in a generic, unisex, all-occasion black color, you’ll have to admit that it gets somber and boring after a while. It’s a good thing that bag manufacturers both new and established have churned out a lot of stylish, modern laptop bags in the past few years. More and more people are opening their eyes and their color palettes to the countless possibilities that are out there.
You might be apprehensive about getting laptop bags with bright colors or eye-catching designs because you’re afraid that people at the office won’t appreciate it. But styled laptop bags have evolved from a mere fad into a new norm, and everyone from the new secretary to the CEO probably has at least one. It’s now something you’ll see in just about any and every office you visit.
It’s not just the ladies who are in on the trend, either. There’s now a very wide selection of laptop bags in masculine designs that has men reaching out to grab more fashionable bags too. Male or female, young or old, there’s something out there for everyone.
Laptop Bag Essentials
Going down to brass tacks, just about anything can become your next laptop bag. Whether it’s a rugged-looking daypack from the sports store or a dainty designer tote, a bag can safely carry your laptop as long as it has a few basic features.
Padding is the first thing you should consider when looking for a new laptop bag. Your precious laptop needs protection from the bumps and bruises of your daily commute, and a layer of foam or padding should cushion it against impact. Unless the bag you want has at least some padding, it won’t be any good as a bag to carry your laptop.
The material is also another important factor you should think about. The bag has to be made from a tough, durable material. Although it’s not really necessary, a fabric or material that’s waterproof is always a plus because it’ll do a better job at keeping your laptop away from water, which can severely damage your laptop unit.
Last but definitely not the least is weight. This is especially important if you’re a student or a mobile professional who has to constantly bring a laptop around everywhere. The typical laptop can weigh as much as 3 kg, on top of all the accessories and peripherals you’ll be bringing. Why get a hefty bag that will only add to that weight? Look for strong yet lightweight materials like polyester blends.
The good laptop bags are something you will have to find and spend for. Go for quality instead of just low prices. Remember, it’s the only thing that stands between your laptop and all the damaging elements of the outside world.
Daisy Wilson
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March 30th, 2010 at 7:15 am
is this a good laptop?
SYSTEM COLORSpace Black – Anodized Aluminumedit
PROCESSORIntel® Core™2 Extreme Quad QX9300 2.53GHz (12MB Cache, 1066MHz FSB)edit
OPERATING SYSTEMWindows Vista Ultimate (64 bit) + Windows 7 Ultimate Upgrade Couponedit
VIDEO CARDDual NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 280M, 2GB – SLI® Enablededit
LCD PANEL17-inch WideUXGA 1920×1200 (1200p)edit
MEMORY8GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1333MHzedit
HARD DRIVE256GB Solid State Driveedit
INTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVESlot-Load Dual Layer Blu-ray Combo (BR-ROM, DVD+-RW, CD-RW)edit
ADDITIONAL BATTERYAdditional 9-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery for Alienware M17x Laptopedit
AUDIO OPTIONSLogitech G35 Surround Headsetedit
WIRELESS OPTIONSNetgear 500 GB ReadyNAS Duo Network Attach Storage (1 Drive & Upgradable)edit
TV TUNERSExpressCard Digital TV Tuneredit
TV TUNERSTV Tuner remote controledit
WARRANTY AND SERVICE3Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosisedit
Personalize
PERSONALIZED PLATEPersonalized Nameplate (manuel a vega)edit
ALIENRESPAWN DVDAlienRespawn Image Recovery DVDedit
GEAR STOREAlienware Orion Laptop Backpack – Fits Laptop of Screen Sizes Up to 17" – Blackedit
GEAR STOREOrion Alienware Messenger Bag – Fits Laptops with Screen Sizes Up to 17-inch – Blackedit
GAMING CONTROLLERSLogitech Rumblepad 2edit
GAMING CONTROLLERSLogitech Force 3D Proedit
GAMING CONTROLLERSLogitech MOMO Racing Force Feedback Wheel & Pedalsedit
GAMING CONTROLLERSSaitek X52 Pro Flight Controledit
GAMING SOFTWAREX-Men Origins: Wolverineedit
GAMING SOFTWAREWorld of Warcraft: 60-Day Pre-Paid Game Cardedit
GAMING SOFTWAREWorld of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King – Expansion Packedit
ALIENFX COLORQuasar Blueedit
AVATARAlienhead Chrome Rededit
WALLPAPERAlienhead 3Dedit
WALLPAPERAlienhead Chrome Blueedit
WALLPAPERAlien Cyborgedit
FACTORY INSTALLED GAMESWorld of Warcraft Preinstall Editionedit
My Accessories
PRINTEREpson Artisan 800 All In One Inkjet Printeredit
Extended Service Plan for Partner PrintersExtended Service Plan for Printers, 2 Year, $100 – $350edit
OFFICE SOFTWAREMicrosoft® Office 2007 Professional-Englishedit
SECURITY SOFTWAREMcAfee® VirusScan Plus – 36-Month Subscription (English)edit
KEYBOARDS & MICERazer Mamba Wireless Laser Gaming Mouseedit
POWER PROTECTION & ADAPTERSBelkin 2-Outlet Travel Surge Protectoredit
POWER PROTECTION & ADAPTERSBelkin Mini Surge Protector with USB Chargeredit
ON CALL PLANOn Call Services 13 monthsedit
ALSO INCLUDED WITH YOUR SYSTEM
BLUETOOTHInternal Wireless Bluetooth® 2.1 with EDR
WIRELESS CARDSInternal 300Mbps Dual-Band a/g/n Wireless with MIMO Technology
Adobe SoftwareAdobe® Acrobat® Reader 9.0
MOUSE POINTERSMouse Pointers, Standard
WINDOWS STYLEWindows Style, Default
AUTOMATIC UPDATESAutomatic Updates ON
POWER PLANPower Plan, High Performance
TIME ZONE(GMT – 6.00) Central Time (US & Canada)
RSS FEEDSAlienware RSS Feed
or would a macbook pro with every thing be better i want to get a gaming laptop
March 30th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Brilliant
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March 30th, 2010 at 12:19 pm
absolutely perfect for every need you have! =)
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March 30th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
Yes, that looks like a great system.
Only thing I would say is to not pay extra for the 256GB solid state drive. SSDs are still very new technology and the big ones (especially) really aren’t very good. If you really want a good SSD, get an Intel one, but they don’t come bigger than 160GB last time I checked.
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March 30th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
HELL YES… do you have one like that. if so your set !
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