Test Bag
Corniche Seattle
Corniche have done it again, the corniche seattle is perfect for larger laptops, one outstanding feature is the large accessories pocket, great for carrying your documents, stationary, memory sticks etc. Normal case features are an adjustable shoulder strap and strong carry handle.
One aspect we like is the unusual folding material design on the front of the bag plus the chunky silver zip tags. Colours for you to choose from are a light charcoal grey or black. We like this affordable and roomy laptop bag, its straight forward and should stand up to the vigour of daily life.
Corniche Saturn laptop bag
For your precious laptop, you certainly need a carry case or a bag for it which provides ultimate protection, since laptops are very prone to bumps and falls. What about a bag which is strong and sturdy and at the same time, also light in weight?
This Corniche Saturn bag, made with rugged, space-age ballistic nylon, provides crucial impact resistance, which is so important for laptop bags. For those who do not know about it, Ballistic nylon was a bullet resistant fabric, introduced by Dupont during World War I for airmen. Today, ballistic nylon is not the same fabric, and is made of strong weave, but it still has good anti-abrasive properties. It is mostly used a luggage material, or for items which require durability.
The bag can easily accommodate laptop of up to 13 inch. You can even keep your small netbooks inside this bag. There is an easily accessible back slip pocket which is very handy.
For carrying the bag, there is a sturdy top handle. Additionally, a shoulder strap is also available, which is removable, in case not required.
- Made of rugged nylon
- Provides good protection to laptops from falls
- Handy back slip pocket
- Removable shoulder strap
Pakuma Choroka K2
If you need a bag that’s thought of just about everything, the Choroka K2 from Pakuma is just the bag you’ve been looking for. Because its a messenger bag, it can easily be worn for as long as you need to and can even be worn in many different ways – it even has cycling straps in case you like to pedal your way around town! The shoulder strap is also designed with ultimate in comfort in mind and the slight padding combined with the huge mesh webbing will allow you to carry the weight on your shoulders for as long as you need to. And of course, the shoulder strap is adjustable too so you can fit it to just your size. And the large buckle is not only a heavy duty, no-nonsense type that will keep everything safe and sound but that too is adjustable, so you can fit it snug!
Inside, you’ll find a cocoon system that keeps your notebook (up to 15.4″) safe and sound as well as an organizer system that also allows room for documents or files. And for all those little bits? There’s also an mp3 pocket, pockets for cables and adapters, and disc pouches too! And it all comes in a great green colour with brown accenting and black trim, which is also reinforced to provide extra protection! We found this one at MicroWarehouse for £29.29!
Beauty from Corniche Francesca
This beautiful bag from Corniche Francesca is suitable for both men and women – anyone who’s looking for the ultimate in style and function! The bag is made mainly from nylon so it gives you the strength and toughness that you need out of the bag that’s holding your most precious machine but is also has accents of genuine leather, which give it a most rugged look that will let anyone you’re dealing with know that you are as serious as your bag!
Other than the main padded laptop compartment, there’s not a whole ton of room for storage in this stunning bag, which may contribute to its low price but its closures are both hidden and magnetic, so they are no-muss, no-fuss and tucked away out of sight. The bag also only holds laptops that are up to 13″ and is designed to be mostly suitable for MacBooks but other notebooks will fair just fine in there. Find this great style at PC World for £29.99.
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Belkin Messenger Bag
This messenger bag from Belkin gives all the convenience you could want from a laptop bag and looks great to boot! The bag has a large main compartment that is large enough to hold 15.6″ laptops and a front pocket that’s perfect for your MP3 player, cell phone, organizers, and all your other stuff that’s essential on the go. The exterior of the bag looks great with a black nylon construction and silver trimming and accents on the hardware. The shoulder strap is also adjustable so it’s perfect for anyone of just about any height.
There are no separate organizer compartments with the Belkin Messenger Bag so if you’re one that likes everything in its own special spot, then this bag probably isn’t for you. But if all you need is a bag that will hold all of your most important stuff, that you can just throw over your shoulder and go – and that looks uber-stylish, you can find this one at Dixons for £21.99.
Samsonite Aramon Laptop Sleeve
Known for decades as a leading manufacturer in the luggage industry, Samsonite is slowly starting to expand to other forms of bags and carry cases and this laptop sleeve is one example of how they have brought their knowledge of what travelers need along with what is needed to protect your most prized possessions. Aramon features an entire line of slim and sleek laptop sleeves that each have rubber corners for added protection and security.
This particular model also features a slim front pocket and a shoulder strap that can be adjusted or removed for when you need the utmost in convenience. This Samsonite Aramon is suitable for 13.3″ laptops and is constructed from a durable and easy to maintain polyamide material. We found this one at Micro Warehouse for £22.70.
Case Logic 17″ Black Nylon Case
Case Logic, a manufacturer known for their no-nonsense bags, has once again brought a case that will provide the basic needs for any laptop users. The strong nylon material makes sure that your laptop will always be held in the utmost protection and will also stand up to any bumps or bangs that you have to throw at it. The main compartment is cushioned to always keep your machine snug as a bug and the roomy front pocket will give you enough storage for any of your cables or other miscellaneous items. And just because it’s a basic model doesn’t mean that they’ve scrimped on space. This laptop case will hold machines yup to 17 inches! The adjustable shoulder strap also comes right off for when you want to give your shoulder a break and this basic bag comes at a basic price too, for only £27! You can find it at PixMania.
Fly Solo!
This beautiful laptop/tote bag from Solo not only has a sleek and contemporary design, but it also works practicality and functionality into its fashion statement and so just by being stylish, you’ll always be able to get to exactly what you need. The secret is in the many organizers and pockets worked into the interior pink lining. Not only will any woman be able to tap into their feminine side every time they reach into their bag but its this same colour that makes it very easy to find things quickly and easily, unlike those other dark caverns created by other bags that generally have black or dark lining. The laptop pocket is of course padded for extra protection and can fit laptops up to 15″. And the exterior nylon fabric is not only stunning but also very durable and easy to wipe clean! Flying Solo has never been easier with this bag that we found at Dixons for the bargain price of £26.41.
Targus XS Sub Notebook Case
This laptop case from Targus comes in a small and compact design but it’s sure to deliver everything you need when you need to tote around your machine! Not only is is teeny-tiny and very stylish with a black nylon exterior and silver hardware but it also fits notebooks up to 12 inches, which means that it will carry most models! And you can forget about plain old padding to protect your laptop as the interior of this bag has shock absorption material so that if anything takes the brunt of a beating, it will only be this beautiful bag but it’s so durable that you, nor anybody else, will ever be able to tell! And though this bag might be small, it still has plenty of storage room with pockets on the outside for a cell phone, pens, business cards, and all your other little ‘stuff’ as well as an interior pocket that’s perfect for carrying all of your most important documents! But perhaps the best thing about this bag is that you can carry it as a case, a backpack, or a messenger bag – whichever feels right to you! With so many options, a beautiful design, and a great price, who could ask for more? We found this one at MicroDirect for £21.73.
