Best Designed Targus Laptop Traveller Bags

Of the many styles of computer bags and luggage, Targus laptop bags spring to mind as being one of the most reliable products on the market. In terms of design and security, they're second to none.

Security? Yup - we want our laptops looked after. A laptop bag is akin to the brakes on a car. Without brakes - something nasty's gonna happen.

If you start lugging your just-cost-the-price-of-a-small-island Acer laptop or notebook around well ... when you've dropped it from a great height or experienced a drunken stumble, you're going to end up wishing you'd bought a set of brakes.

Or rather - safe and secure, well designed laptop bag. Because despite how pretty some of them look (think pink), they're primarily designed around protecting their precious cargo.

That being your laptop. So if you've spent a considerable sum on your favorite new toy, it stands to reason you'd be foolish if you don't consider spending a few more bucks on looking after it.

I've got one. Mines the backpack type, a nice dark blue one. But - I didn't buy it because of the color or because I look good wearing it. I bought it because my laptop looks good in it.

Which is why you should invest in one for your laptop. Trust me - there's nothing quite so sad as realizing the best part of fifteen hundred dollars is in ruins, all because you skimped on a bag.

Best Targus Laptop Bags 

At the top of the Targus laptop bags best seller list is the Targus Basic Messenger Case. Not surprisingly, it's also incredibly cheap. But does that reduce the quality? In so many words, yes it does. But - quality and security are two different perspectives. Put it this way - you're not getting Italian leather for under $20.  

What you do get is a fully functioning, secure bag that's capable of providing extra protection for your laptop, whilst still managing to store and organize the related equipment.

Product spec:

• Size: 3.5 x 16.2 x 14.2 - suitable for netbooks/laptops up to  15.4"
• Security: padded compartment 
• Other compartments for office stationary, files, media and laptop accessories
• Padded shoulder strap, easy carry handle, snap lock

If you've already spent a small fortune on a laptop, this bag is a good example of why you don't need to do the same for the bag. Targus have got it right with this one - design, style, function and security - and all for under $20. The bargain bag - don't pass over this one unless it's too big/too small.

There are some good Targus laptop bag deals on offer, the Targus XL Backpack Designed for 17 Inch Notebooks being one of them. Capable of carrying up to a 17" laptop, the Xl will almost carry the kitchen sink.

Besides the fact that the XL is designed to contain all the usual peripherals that laptops require, and the work/student paraphernalia we can't live without, it also has space for a drinks bottle, your sunglasses and even covers the need for dealing with using an iPod or similar MP3 player. We like it.

Product spec:

• Size: 15.5" x 20.5" x 8"
• Security: padded compartment
• Storage: media files, notebooks, pens and stationary, drinks bottle, sunglasses, cell phone pouch

What's wrong with the XL? Other than the fact that its size rules it out for smaller laptops and notebooks, nothing. Plus it comes with free shipping and is currently on offer for less than its recommended retail price. Bargain - bag it if you need a larger Targus laptop bag.

Of the selection of Targus leather laptop bags, the most popular contender is the Targus Deluxe Top-Loading Leather Case. This is another larger style design and capable of carrying up to a 17" laptop. This is the working man, or woman's, executive bag.

It's fit for carrying more than just a notebook, power cord, mouse and various other bits and pieces. There's room for your PDA device, cell phone, pens, business cards and any other bits of small office equipment you may use on an average day.

Product spec:

• Size: 18.5" x 14.3" x 3.1"
• Security: padded compartment, including Protective Nyflex Lining
• Other storage: media, cell phone, laptop peripherals, stationary, PDV/Sat Nav device
• Quality leather manufacture, padded shoulder strap, easy carry handle

There's a couple of gripes re its size. But - this is a bag designed to safely transport a 17" piece of high spec technology so let's get real ... it isn't going to be small and cute. It's supposed to be big and being big doesn't equate to bulky. It's streamlined, well designed and more than worth its currently low value-for-money price tag.

Of the various styles of Targus laptop messenger rolling laptop bags, the best seller is the Targus XL Rolling Case, which is the third XL product featured in this review. Again, capable of holding a 12" laptop, the rolling case is designed for those that travel a little more extensively.

It complies with the carry on luggage restrictions of most major airlines, and will withstand some fair wear and tear. Big enough to hold a few clothing items and toiletries, as well as the expected additional laptop equipment, which makes this a great all-round travel/laptop/carry-on bag.

Product spec:

• Size: 19" x 16" x 8.5"
• Security: padded compartment
• Other storage: room for office stationary, power cord, mouse etc, as well as a few items of clothing, pens, cell phone, toiletries and much more
• Collapsing pull-along handle, convenenient grab-handle, padded shoulder strap

Overall, a sturdy, stylish and well made piece of luggage. Fairly priced at under $90 and the free shipping adds a little more attraction. Definitely the bag to own for the plane hopping and travelling types. It's one of the Targus laptop bags I'd own, were I lucky enough to be paid to globe trot.