Value For Money:

Pricewatch compares four laptop bags

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

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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 ***