I have a dilemma. My new employer has provided me (and the rest of my department) a laptop. A HP EliteBook 850 G4 with 15.6" screen. I don't have my own properties I will be doing the financials for yet, but once I am assigned one or more I will be expected to bring it home every night. That's fine, it is part of the job. What is creating the dilemma is according to a co-worker, they don't provide a bag or backpack, nor do they provide an allowance for one. Which means it is on me.
I looked at some on the red oxx site - but at over $150, they are NOT budget friendly. Since this is coming out of MY pocket, I would like to limit what I spend to $50 or less. Under $40 would be even better. But I want something of decent quality.
I saw one recommended on CNet from a company called Mobile Edge- The ECO model which will work at about $35-$40 on amazon. It is a messenger bag style. Some of the accountants use backpack style bags, others more traditional bags.
The brief bag I have I bought in the early 2000's but it was not designed for laptops. But with it being 15 years old, (or more) it is showing wear. A couple of broken zippers, I have replaced the strap (twice), usual wear points.... But otherwise looks good. It is a Eddie Bauer bag. Any experience with the Mobile Edge ECO bag? Any other suggestions?
I looked at some on the red oxx site - but at over $150, they are NOT budget friendly. Since this is coming out of MY pocket, I would like to limit what I spend to $50 or less. Under $40 would be even better. But I want something of decent quality.
I saw one recommended on CNet from a company called Mobile Edge- The ECO model which will work at about $35-$40 on amazon. It is a messenger bag style. Some of the accountants use backpack style bags, others more traditional bags.
The brief bag I have I bought in the early 2000's but it was not designed for laptops. But with it being 15 years old, (or more) it is showing wear. A couple of broken zippers, I have replaced the strap (twice), usual wear points.... But otherwise looks good. It is a Eddie Bauer bag. Any experience with the Mobile Edge ECO bag? Any other suggestions?