Women's laptop bags.co.uk suggests 5 bags that would make the ideal present
In our current credit crunch climate, it's little wonder that people are tightening the belts and looking for deals and cheaper options.
And when it comes to laptop bags it's no exception. As with anything in life, you get what you pay for but the concept of value is still and important one and the Hama laptop bag range certainly adheres to it.
In terms of materials, these laptop bags may not appeal to everyone; but then at this low a price most women wouldn't expect luxury or sophistication.
While the Hama 'aha' bags feature all the usual flaps, pouches and compartments you'd expect on a laptop bag, the real beauty of these products is the diversity of the designs in terms of colours and styles.
The image shown here is just a small selection of the full range, and we'd be amazed if most women weren't able to find an appealing design amongt them.
This is a new range of funky luggage from Nica, who have apparently joined forces with renowned quality luggage manufacturer Antler.
The resulting line is an unusual blend of cool and original design, courtesy of Nica, combined with the quality and durability associated with Antler bags.
There's also the advantage of being able to co-ordinate your laptop bag with your luggage, should you so wish.
Nica Blink laptop bag from eBags
This large leather laptop or weekend bag from Lin & Leo is a really quality bag for those looking for a more upmarket fashion accessory.
Doubling up as a handbag or weekend bag, the Lin & Leo is available in pink and brown leather and features a removable skin for your computer. The case also boasts ample interior storage for cables, accessories and other gadgets and at 50cm wide this is truly a bag in the XL category.
Lin & Leo Large 'LapBag' Leather Laptop Bag's
German mountain and outdoor sports specialists Vaude, are probably more famous for making skis and goggles than they are for making laptop bags, but their rugged, non-nonsense approach to design and materials makes this Tigit messenger laptop a very practical - and funky - alternative if you're looking for something casual but tough.
Made from wipe-clean waxed canvas, this handy case opens out to 90 degrees ansd has two additional accessory pockets inside.
We know it's nearly Christmas, but this model in Autumn Red had the womens-laptop-bags team wishing it was still September.
So what's so unusual about this bag we hear you cry? Well apart from being water resistant and having a shock absorbing interior padding system to help protect your laptop from accidental bumps and bangs, the Vax can be carried in any one of three different ways.
Neoprene is one of those materials that women either love or hate, if you love it then this bag just might be for you.