I suppose it must be that Spring is settling in? I don’t know, either way my wife, a couple of friends, and myself all seem to be shopping for new computers – most notably portables.

Therefor, in the interest of anyone else doing the same I thought I’d post a few links we’ve come across for, what appear to be, really excellent cases and bags. I haven’t decided on one yet because I’m still deciding on exactly what portable I’ll be getting. It was only a few days ago that I decided, with 90% certainty, that I’ll be getting a Mac (have been a PC user for years). I suspect I’ll be grabbing a 17″ Macbook Pro as I really need a robust portable and don’t want to buy a new machine for as long as possible.

So, if you’re shopping for cases or bags for your portable – may I help you with the following (no, none are affiliate links… this is purely a handy list):

BooqBags

Brenthaven

SFBags

Tom Bihn

Axio (I’ve seen several recommendations of this company but they appear to be unveiling a new site at this time… so it’s just a promo page. Kinda’ silly to dump a site for a promo).

For me, I’ve traditionally been a guy that prefers to pack a bag similar to something between what James Bond and a Navy Seal would carry… except with even more pockets, if you can believe that? However, in looking at some of these seriously stylish offerings I’m tempted to go down a different road. I’m not sure. My whole switch to a Mac portable from a gigantic PC tower system that could launch a Space Shuttle is a big change for me. I’m entertaining new ways of working, new tools and manners in which to do things. So, I might be doing early shopping for a carrying bag but it represents a major change for me.

Good luck to you, if you’re doing the same, and wish me luck.