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I Would So Carry the Carrie

GeekSugar — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:00:59 -0700

JoJo Designs' Carrie Laptop Bag is the kind of summery laptop bag I need; in lightweight canvas, it would be light enough to toss my laptop into, along with sunny day essentials like my sunglasses, water, etc.

Its lightness belies its durability - just check out the cross-section photo of the bag loaded up with computer, books, and everything; of course, in the event that you do overload, they include a handy-dandy optional shoulder-strap.

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Laptop Bag or Laptop Sleeve?

GeekSugar — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:05:35 -0700

Depending on my mood, I'll carry a laptop bag one day and then use a laptop sleeve the next. Sometimes it depends on how much is already in my purse and whether the sleeve and laptop can fit in there. Some days I curse my sleeves for making my bag so heavy, and some days I don't want to carry a whole extra bag.

One thing a girl can't complain about: the variety. You can go custom, like with this sleeve, and laptop bags in general are starting to branch out in designs, like this bag from J. Crew. I can't decide which way I prefer to tote around my laptop, but can you?

And don't get me started on letting it go naked!

The Kata Bag Perfectly Carries Your Camera and Laptop

GeekSugar — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 06:02:19 -0700

For business, you know I'm all about classy and fabulous laptop bags, but for weekend pleasure, I need something that is easy to carry, protects the goods inside, and has somewhat of a cute exterior. A part of the Kata Digital Photo Series (DPS) Color Collection, these DR-467 backpacks feature everything you could ever want in a "gadget friendly" backpack - an ergonomic design, superior protection, a rain cover, a compartment that fits a 17-inch laptop and you can also hook it up to an InserTrolly for easy traveling. Other colors besides the pink and lime green shown below include black and beige. Each bag is priced at $80.

Carrie Laptop Bag

GeekSugar — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:12:07 -0700

Carrie Laptop Bag

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Brooklyn Industries Laptop Handbag Is Hip and Rare

GeekSugar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:25:41 -0800

I'm always on the lookout for chic new laptop bags, and I'm loving this Verdigris Laptop Handbag ($42) from Brooklyn Industries. I like the bag's utilitarian-meets-classy canvas and patent leather design and slim silhouette; it's not like most other laptop bags I've seen. Plus, the shoulder strap detaches, so you can carry the bag like a briefcase.

While this probably isn't the best bag to tote around every single one of my gadgets, it's definitely one for my list of simple and stylin' laptop bags.

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Do You Have Old-School Habits You Won't Let Tech Replace?

GeekSugar — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:35:47 -0700

I use my iPhone for most things - scheduling, phone calls, photos, email - but one old-school goody I won't give up is my Moleskine day planner. No matter how many calendar entries I keep in my iPhone, I like to have an on-paper record of my schedule, too. Then this happened:

I was running late for a connecting flight and grabbed a bottle of water at an airport newsstand before racing to the gate. As I stood in the aisle waiting to take my seat, I felt the dreaded drip-drip-drip that could only be one thing: an open bottle of water in my messenger bag. The same bag carrying my iPhone, laptop computer, camera, planner, and various chargers.

As soon as I got to my seat I pulled all of the gadgets out of my bag and frantically dried them with napkins, paper towels, my scarf, anything I could get my hands on. Luckily there was only one casualty - my treasured daily planner was full of water. The ink was smudged, pages stuck together. Even after drying out, it turned into a mess of warped pages and smudges.

You've shared stories of saving water-damaged phones, and I'm thankful my gadgets made it out alive. But I can't help but lament that the one essential non-tech item in my bag was the first to go.

Do you use gadgets in most of your day-to-day life, or do you have any old-school habits you won't let tech replace? What are they?

Maximize Your Dorm Room Space With a Laptop Shelf

GeekSugar — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:47:55 -0700

There's no fighting it - back to school time is here. I've already shown you ways to stylishly carry your laptop, ways to make your studying environment more ergonomic, and which gadgets to toss in your new Fall bag, so here's a simple and cheap way to keep your dorm nice and neat.

From Ikea (one of my favorite places to shop, by the way), this PS Laptop Workstation ($60) allows you to get your term paper written without having to use your bed as a work station, and keeps all your desk essentials in one compact space. Plus, you can keep prying eyes away with the included lock, and since it's off the ground (attaching securely to your wall), you'll free up more floor space for that ever-important mini fridge.

A Yummy Leather Bag to Hold All Your Little Laptops

GeekSugar — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:25:16 -0700

I have sung the praises of the HP Mini on a few occasions, and can't get enough of the netbook craze altogether. And although I love the mighty little machine, it does come with a certain disadvantage: it's so small you might lose it to the depths of your full-sized laptop bag. I know, I know, I shouldn't complain - the lighter the laptop means less shoulder strain for me. So I'm glad I found a bag that perfectly fits all my daily purse essentials, but leaves enough room for my Mini to tag along for the ride. And you wouldn't guess where I found it.

Coming straight from The Gap (it's true), this scrumptious Leather Hobo comes with a perfect 16 inches of legroom to fit your 10, 11 and 13 inch covered laptops perfectly inside. Plus, the fold-over top and adjustable strap make it easy for you to tote your things neatly over your shoulder or across your back and free up your hands.

At $160 dollars, it's quite the investment, but I'm a sucker for soft gray leather. Sure, it's not a perfect example of a super safe and padded carrying vessel, but you already know I don't limit myself to those categorized as "laptop bags" to carry my machines around in anyway.

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Get Your Gadgets in Gear For Back to School

GeekSugar — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:25:10 -0700

I can't believe I'm already talking about heading back to school. It feels like just yesterday I was waxing poetic about beach gadgets, and here I am talking about which ones to toss in your new Fall bag. Your very stylish bag I'd expect, much like the Hayden-Hartnett Ibiza ($200) number that I just can't get enough of. But what will you toss in this roomy tote that will help you score As on your many future term papers? How 'bout catching up on your latest homework assignment on a new Kindle DX ($300) (and wrapping it in a sleek case of its own) instead of lugging around a textbook, then setting some test reminders on the calendar of your new iPhone 3GS ($200)? I've already told you which apps to stock it with for school, so you should be good to go. To see what other back to school goodies I suggest, just read more. But you can't just buy a laptop tote and not carry a laptop, right? Thankfully, the latest version of the MacBook Air ($1500) is super light, powerful, and green. Green as in eco-friendly, although you could cover up that bad boy with whatever case you want. Green included. Heading back to class doesn't have to be all work and no play, though. Capture the homecoming memories with a pocket cam, like this stylish Kodak Zi8 HD ($180), which comes in three colors to fit your personal taste.

5 Fashion Forward Laptop Bags and Sleeves

GeekSugar — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:50:10 -0700

I seek out the chic, practical bags to carry my laptop around in, but there are some bags that have caught my eye for being so sexy, so edgy and offbeat, that I have to show them off. If you consider yourself an avant-garde fashionista, you won't be able to resist.

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