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Laptop Backpacks
Although laptops in general have become lighter, the ones offered for home use are still considerably heavy, with many weighting 6-lbs+. Backpacks for laptops are not valid choices for most business people, as a backpack might ruin your first impression with a client (which is unforgivable). For a more professional look, business people are better off with laptops in specifically designed briefcases. Furthermore, business people are likely to go for lighter laptop designs, say, at around 3 to 4-lbs, making it much easier to carry such a laptop. Laptop Backpacks - Availability Nowadays, there is a great variety of backpacks to choose from. The last time I bought a new backpack for a laptop, I found a whopping 82 different designs. The most popular backpacks for laptops are made by Spire, Timberland, Eastpak, JanSport and Samsonite. Here’s my personal choice for a laptop backpack, the Samsonite Crosspack: Backpacks offer a great relief in situations where you need to walk long distances with the laptop. From personal experience, a backpack comes even more handy when driving a bike. Some Important Features in Laptop Backpacks You have a variety of choices in terms of backpack materials and features. You should probably get a backpack with separate pockets for the laptop, CD/DVD disks, cords and adapters, plus the cell phone/PDA. When you have separate pockets (with zippers, to keep unwanted hands out), you can easily and quickly access the right laptop gear. Laptop Backpacks - Materials You should also give some thought to the backpack's materials. If you're going to use the backpack mostly outdoors, you should think about getting one with a PVC coating and water resistant external finishes. Also, the shoulder straps should be fully padded to provide comfortable carrying. You should probably get fully padded back as well. A backpack should carry at least a year’s warranty against manufacturer defects. The better laptop backpacks have a lifetime warranty.
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