Comments on: In Search of a Perfect Laptop Bag…. Women's Edition

By: Jo Hillier

Jo Hillier — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 16:13:31 +0000

I have been frustrated for years by the lack of stylish feminine laptop bags. Most women love bags, they see them as an extension of themselves; an expression of their individual style. Women worldwide carry laptop bags around now so why can’t laptop bags be as gorgeous as handbags? The answer is they can. Check out Violet May’s collection for truly functional yet fabulous laptop bags with a feminine twist. The lead product is white leather with a pleated, peppermint taffeta strap and a rose satin interior. What’s more, it comes with a detachable clutch for when you want to go straight from work to a party. Check it out http://www.violetmaylondon.com . I liked them so much I joined the company!

By: Jean MacDonald

Jean MacDonald — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:56:23 +0000

I have the Timbuk2 Grip Sleeve in lime green. I am regularly stopped in airports and coffee shops asking me where I got it. I’m so glad I didn’t opt for black (as I would normally do!). But it looks like now they only offer black and slate blue…

I dream of finding a stylish laptop bag that could be used as a backpack, but could also be converted to a more professional briefcase look when needed. I like to walk whenever I can, but don’t like to strain my back with shoulder bags. Has anyone got a recommendation?

By: Robert Ouimet

Robert Ouimet — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 06:25:43 +0000

I’m of the male variety, but I think the best laptop bags are made by Tom Bihn in the pacific northwet – oops, northwest.

I’ve been using Tom’s bags for over ten years now, one of them has logged close to 1 million air miles and looks like new. He’s got some great styles and colours that I think would work for you (the woman in me thinks so) too.

I’m Canadian, so you can trust me, eh ?

check ‘em out online at http://www.tombihn.com

By: dilee

dilee — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 05:50:51 +0000

I use the Soma bag by Chrome: http://www.chromebags.com/soma.php It wasn't easy for me to find a more feminine bag that wasn't a tote (I need my hands free to hold coffee and what-not), so I opted for something a bit less formal and more funky/street than the average laptop bag. The quick release seat belt buckle strap is another one of those ice-breaker conversation topics when you finally meet the client in person.

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 01:13:58 +0000

I ordered my orange thin Pinder bag online. It’s great!

http://www.pinderbags.com/

By: Van Katwijk

Van Katwijk — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 22:02:48 +0000

I carry the Booq Boa XL. It's great because you can wear it to work as well as on the weekends. I'd have to say it's probably the best laptop backpack I've seen on the market.

By: pam rodriguez

pam rodriguez — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 21:45:08 +0000

i have the timbuk 2 marina bag and i love it – granted, i think it only fits smaller laptops, but i have a 12″ iBook and i can fit that plus the usual things i carry around in my purse. this season they have it in black and in pink, however, other seasons they have more colors

By: Anne Zelenka

Anne Zelenka — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 20:34:28 +0000

Joey – that’s so interesting you have the Moonsus bag! I was drooling over those as I wrote this article. I have a Lodis that I like a lot–it’s a tote style, chocolate brown leather with caramel trim and white stitching. I bought an across-the-body purse to wear with it, because I don’t like to have two things under my arm at the same time.

My favorite feature of mine is that it has a bunch of pockets on the side for biz cards, pens, airplane tickets–all protected by a leather flap that closes with magnets so I can open and close it really easily.

By: joeywan

joeywan — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 20:25:50 +0000

I have the Moonsus bag pictured above in tan, and I absolutely love it! I always get gasps of joy from women asking where they can buy it, and compliments from men on finding such a elegant but functional laptop bag. I used to work as a management consultant and was just tired of the obsession with Tumi bags. Tumi is very well-designed, but I think their attempts at being feminine still miss the mark.

You’d be surprised at how a non-black leather laptop bag starts a great conversation when you finally meet that client in person!