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laptop cases

3 designer laptop bags for Mother's Day. Or any day.

3 designer laptop bags for Mother's Day. Or any day.

It's amazing which designers have jumped into the laptop bag market these days. A few weeks ago, I was searching for this gorgeous spring/summer Marc by Marc Jacobs tote online for a good price, when I stumbled on a laptop bag of his tha…

Happy laptop case, happy mama

Happy laptop case, happy mama

Something happened the day I switched from my ordinary but practical black laptop case to one a little more...me. I felt a little more me too. I figure since I pretty much carry my laptop every day, it makes sense to have a case that mak…

Greensleeves. Literally. But they're not actually green.

Greensleeves. Literally. But they're not actually green.

Since I just toss my laptop into my bag for on-the-go work sessions, a laptop sleeve is an absolute must. And I've got my eye on these stylish ones that just so happen to be eco-friendly too--right in time for Earth Day. The GreenSmart A…

Design your own laptop bag at Rickshaw

Design your own laptop bag at Rickshaw

As much as I love so many laptop bags that are out out there, I love the idea of being able to design my own. And that's exactly what I (and you) can do, complete with an eco-friendly twist, at Rickshaw Bagworks. This San Francisco based…

The perfect tween backpack for back-to-Thule

The perfect tween backpack for back-to-Thule

Okay, so let's say your older kid has a brand new laptop. And the start of school is just around the corner. When said tween asks to bring said laptop to school you're going to freak out just a little, aren't you? I know I would. The Thu…

The Maserati of laptop bags at a price that revs my engine

The Maserati of laptop bags at a price that revs my engine

Laptop bags are a little like cars. I drive the safe, reasonably priced, somewhat clunky but perfectly respectable one. And I dream of the sleek but expensive import that combines beauty, power, and prestige in one fierce package. The bi…

Getting a charge out of your laptop sleeveTravel

Getting a charge out of your laptop sleeve

Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best, and that's kind of what I'm thinking about this laptop sleeve, with a handy velcro flap opening to allow you to charge your Macbook Pro while it's still in the case. The neoprene Charge Up Lapto…

Go Go Gadget!Meta

Go Go Gadget!

Wouldn't it be great to have some Inspector Gadget powers? With extendable arms, you could catch kids about to fall off the slide, or grab snacks from across the kitchen when you're collapsed on the couch. You could fly over traffic when…

Laptop backpack recommendations? Reader Q&A

Laptop backpack recommendations? Reader Q&A

Do you have any ideas for a nice looking backpack purse? (I'm on crutches for the next month or so--great excuse for another purse, right?) Need something large enough to fit the laptop in, but also versatile enough to throw in a diaper …

3 ways to update your laptop bag for spring

3 ways to update your laptop bag for spring

Do you change your laptop bag with the change of seasons? I happen to tote my MacBook everywhere, which means I'm increasingly less satisfied with the big, black, clunky case I've been living with all winter. Especially now that spring i…

Trucker Dolly laptop bag

A laptop bag or a diaper bag - you decide

We've been a fan of the eco-friendly, handmade bags from Queen Bee Creations since waaaay back, and we've been eagerly following creator Rebecca Pearcy's designs since then. So how perfect is it that she's launching a new collection that…

Cool new cases for your cool new iPad and iPhone

Cool new cases for your cool new iPad and iPhone

If the holidays were super-good to you and you're a proud new owner of an iPad or iPhone, chances are that you're probably looking for a sleek new case to protect your sacred new tech toy. Well look no further--we've found a few gorgeous…