In laptop backpack review 2012 we are going to take a look at what makes a great laptop backpack after which I intend to briefly review some of the best latest notebook backpacks of 2012.

Desirable laptop backpack features:

• Thieves love to swipe laptops so if your backpack looks more like a normal backpack it is less likely to get stolen.
• Style: Simply because a laptop bag has to be practical, that doesn’t mean you mustn’t buy one which makes you look nice. If you shop around you should be able to pick one that appeals to your fashion sense.
• Safety: Laptops are pricey, an effective laptop backpack should have enough padding to protect your notebook from bumps.
• Extra pockets: You should be able to take your mouse, cables and some other notebook accessories around, with your laptop. An effective laptop case should have storage compartments that can keep things tidy and neat, to help you speedily get to them when you need them.

Belkin Laptop Sling Bag

The Belkin laptop Sling Bag is a side-sling bag that will carry a 15.4 inch laptop, its charger in a single pouch, and the other accessories in other pouches.

It’s not suitable for carrying more than a file folder – not bulky items between your office and home.

The main idea with this backpack is ease and comfort. The bag hugs your body and it possesses a well-padded strap. The back panel is a breathable fabric.

The Targus Zip-Through Backpack for 15.8 inch notebooks protects your notebook while allowing airport security to check your possessions.

It’s best attribute is the fact that it opens down the middle. This divides your notebook from your accessories, which facilitates manual or X-ray verification. For the X-ray screening: put just the notebook in it’s inner compartment; unzip it to “split” the backpack; lay it flat, lengthways, on the conveyor belt; reclaim and re-zip following testing.

For convenience, there are multiple pouches and pockets to keep computer – and other – accessories organized. To tell the truth, there isn’t any specific pen-holder, which you will find in most of the other backpacks.

There are more durable backpacks, but few match the flexibility of the Zip-Through by Targus.

Laurex Notebook/Laptop Backpack

Suited to larger laptop computers, Laurex’s Beige Butterfly backpack can transport a 17 inch laptop.

You will find enough pouches, compartments, and pockets to store all the laptop accessories, personal electronics, pens, and binders that one could want (or heft) – you can also fit a water bottle.

The straps are well-padded and comfy. A handle is available for the “briefcase” look.

Zippers, flaps, as well as other specifics are tough and well-constructed.

Case Logic 15.4 Backpack

As the name suggests, this backpack by Case Logic stores a 15.4 inch laptop. Besides the obvious accessories, it can also store personal electronics (cell phone) in two internal pockets.

There’s a easy access zippered pocket on the flap.

The shoulder straps are contoured and padded for comfort and ease.

The felt-lined interior deserves some praise, for protecting items which might otherwise be damaged by harsher backpack insides.

Lowepro Backpack Factor Laptop bag

This Lowepro backpack can transport most 15.4 inch laptop computers, with comfort and in an “urban messenger” fashion.

There are sufficient compartments, pockets and holders for accessories, personal electronics, books, and a water bottle.

The outer fabric is water-resistant, and the computer compartment is strong for extra protection.

The shoulder harness is a breathable mesh fabric, and gets high marks for being wide and thick enough to ease sore shoulders – even if carrying a full load.

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