How to choose the perfect laptop bag.

No matter how computerised you are, there will still be paper clutter - memos to discuss at a meeting, proposals to review, things to read, bills to pay. Most of us have piles and piles of current paper on our desks. We leave papers in plain sight for quick access or to remind us to follow it up. Obviously, we can't file this stuff because it's still active. So we leave it out on the desk, in plain sight, so we don't forget.

Toting around your laptop is a chore. Get the wrong one and it can end up being bulky, falling apart or the wring size for your needs. So, what to look for in the ideal laptop bag? There are a number of parameters which you should think about before you commit to buying and the essentials listed below can be arranged in order of your preferences.

1. High quality craftsmanship so it doesn’t fall apart
2. Style
3. In addition to the laptop, it has room to fit the following items easily
   • PDA
   • iPod
   • umbrella
   • keys
   • cables
   • headphones
   • enough clothes for an overnight trip
4. Light weight constructions - The standard laptop bag that comes with your laptop purchase weighs six to seven pounds empty. A laptop bag’s weight should be a key factor in the purchase decision, particularly for those who travel frequently with their laptop, since once loaded up with a laptop and other materials, the bag can quickly exceed 15 lbs. Look for a bag that is about 4 lbs or less.
5. Water resistance
6. Comfortable strap - Some shoulder straps cut into your skin, others leave a red mark, but an ideal Shoulder Strap should be soft and flexible enough to give a little in just the right spot to be easily carried around.
7. Additional Pockets for wires, plugs and cables- These should be kept in an easily accessible area of the case, so that you can find them easily without having to pull everything out to get to the one you need.

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