It is loyal, it is true, and it is (almost) completely trustworthy—it is your laptop, and lately it seems to find a way to smuggle itself into your carry-on luggage when you travel, or make itself at home in the backseat of your car. It may even be over your shoulder en route to work. Basically, it goes everywhere. Chances are, however, that while your laptop provides you with a great deal of information at your fingertips, you do not always properly reward it by suiting it up in a nice, padded laptop bag every time you tote it around.

At best, your trusty laptop is probably carried in one of those bags that came with the purchase of your computer, and it is most likely functional, but probably not too stylish. It is time to cast off your old ways, and reward your laptop for being so happily compliant with your travel plans and hectic schedule. Power Point presentations, spreadsheets and documents—your computer has given you so much, and now it is time for you to give back, namely in the form of a brand new laptop bag.

We understand if you want to start things slowly and perhaps begin by giving your laptop bag the gift that keeps on giving: elegant, protective suiting in the form of a SlipSuit from Mobile Edge, a company that makes a large variety of functional and stylish laptop bags and accessories. The SlipSuit comes in several sizes, and features and outside pocket for your power cords, and is made of water resistant Neoprene. If you tend toward the more modern, the SlipSuit is the way to go--it has a no-fuss approach to protecting your laptop, and is not afraid to get soaked in a rainstorm or jostled in the subway.

If you are looking for something that will look more like a handbag than a laptop bag, then look no further than the Monaco Notebook Case, also from Mobile Edge, which features exterior quilting and interior pockets galore. Lined in a super soft faux suede, it features an organizational panel on one side, a center pocket for folders, and a removable case to hold anything from train tickets to makeup; a secure laptop sleeve rounds out the interior of this very stylish case. The best thing about the Monaco is that it is durable in addition to being attractive; and with the Lifetime Warranty available from MobileEdge, if you do experience any problems, there is always a solution. Oh, and just for fun, the folks at Mobile Edge also added a coordinated cell phone case to go with the Monaco.

The Monaco case straddles both the casual and dressy categories, but if you are looking for something truly dressy to tote your laptop, check out the Milano. It is made of a faux croc material which is not only  kinder to our animal friends, but also far more durable. It features a Dedicated SafetyCell™ Computer Protection Compartment, and an entire organizational panel. The Milano comes in two sizes (regular and large) and three colors (pink, blue, and black).

Mobile Edge also features the Komen Collection, a line of laptop cases and handbags that feature the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation's signature pink detailing. The Komen totes are decidedly more casual, but they support an excellent cause—10% from the purchase of each individual Komen tote supports the organization effort to fight breast cancer. Want to support the Komen foundation but need something dressy? The Komen Milano features the signature pink color of the foundation's efforts, but also sports the sleek lines of the aforementioned Milano laptop case. We are a big fan of anything fashion-related and also socially conscious, so we think the Komen totes really rock.

You can check out the SlipSuit, Monaco case, and the Komen totes at TrendyOutfitters

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