Pricewatch compares four laptop bags
Muji Messenger Bag €39.95
HIGHS:Beautifully designed, sturdy and massive – could almost double as an overnight bag. Nifty mechanism for shortening the straps and sturdy buckles keep everything securely in place
LOWS:Too big and finding stuff in its deep pockets can be a little tricky
VERDICT:Good for the long haul *****
Tucano Laptop Bag €49.95
HIGHS:Decent-sized with a student feel. Two large pockets and a strap with a non-slip surface. Accommodates both laptops and school books
LOWS:Drawstring is flimsy and pointless. Orange on the inside of the strap looks cool but attracts dirt too quickly and might be a bit too funky to bring to an important presentation
VERDICT:Courier cool ****
Swordfish Zip2Go Laptop Jacket €19.99
HIGHS:Made with the same foamy material as a wetsuit – neoprene – it's the cheapest and most slender option. Well padded and compact enough to slot into a suitcase. A laptop can be used while still in the case. Very hard wearing
LOWS:Apart from the laptop pouch it only has two very thin pockets front and back
VERDICT:Slim and nicely priced ****
Samsonite Laptop Backpack €94.95
HIGHS:Forget your laptop, you could fit your desktop in this. Perfect for the bike, heavily padded and loads of pockets thoughtfully labelled (phone, letters, MP3 player). MP3 pocket has a hole through which you can feed ear phones
LOWS:Expensive and too bulky
VERDICT:Too dear ***
