| There are many factors that figure into buying a | | | | through security and keep it safe in the padded |
| briefcase. Let's take the features you're | | | | insert. Other laptop cases have a padded pocket |
| searching for one at a time. If this is your first | | | | inside where the laptop is protected. Many have |
| briefcase you need to look for something you're | | | | very comfortable shoulder straps because these |
| comfortable with. If you're an accountant or | | | | cases tend to get heavy. There are also molded |
| lawyer then carrying multiple files and papers is | | | | briefcases called attaches designed to carry |
| the norm. You'll want something fairly large, with | | | | laptops. These do not usually have shoulder |
| expandable capacity. Look for something that | | | | straps and are carried by one handle only. They |
| has a comfortable shoulder strap that you can | | | | generally have a combination lock so they are |
| manage easily. Accountants and lawyers tend to | | | | more secure. Some models are watertight |
| be pretty conservative so a black or brown case | | | | . |
| will surely work. Usually leather is the first choice, | | | | If you are looking for a lighter weight case, there |
| but there are many cases made of ballistic nylon | | | | is a large variety available. You no longer have |
| with leather trim that are durable and have a | | | | to rule out leather. There's also good quality nylon |
| professional look. | | | | or ballistic nylon cases. Hold the cases side by |
| . Today, there are many companies making | | | | side and lift them. |
| cases so that every price range is covered. Try | | | | When you begin to develop shoulder problems or |
| the case on in front of a mirror. Try it with the | | | | neck problems, or your doctor has advised you |
| shoulder strap if that is the way you will usually | | | | to stop lifting or carrying a briefcase, than the |
| be carrying it. There are many new | | | | rolling case is for you. There are quite a variety |
| ergonomically correct shoulder straps on the | | | | of cases available now with wheels. They come |
| market. They fit your shoulder and are more | | | | in all sizes and models. Some have removable |
| comfortable than the old style thinner strap. | | | | wheels. They are also available in leather or |
| Briefcases last a long time so you want the case | | | | ballistic nylon. Purchase one with the good inline |
| you purchase to be something you'll enjoy for | | | | skate wheels, so they will roll smoothly over |
| many years. | | | | cement or walkways or down office halls. |
| If you need a case that is smaller or larger than | | | | Especially for woman, but also for men there are |
| your old case be sure to bring the old case along | | | | now a wide variety of styles and colors |
| to compare. Cases look different in a large store | | | | available. Woman can choose from petal pink to |
| than they do at home. Some briefcases come | | | | lipstick red to bright purple! For men there is |
| with hidden expansion zippers to make the case | | | | every shade of brown imaginable as well as |
| larger or smaller. | | | | black. There are soft leathers, grained leathers, |
| If you are going to be carrying a laptop be sure | | | | and combinations of leather and nylon. It's always |
| you know the size. There are cases for 14" to | | | | a good idea to have your initials monogrammed |
| 17" laptops. Many have removable padded | | | | on the case so no one accidentally walks away |
| inserts that are very useful if you travel. This | | | | with it. |
| way you can remove your laptop while going | | | | |