Buying a Laptop Bag

wayhey

I've just gotten a 15.6" laptop for college. I'm commuting between trains and buses in Dublin. I'm looking for a pretty protective laptop case with a reasonable price point for a student (approximately €50, but it'd want to be pretty decent for that price!).

What kind of bags should I be looking for? I was thinking of a backpacks-style job but on my course I've got to carry a few thick, heavy books so I'd be a little cautious of damaging the screen if I put the books in with the laptop.

Maybe something like a messenger bag would suit me best, if I've a schoolbag of books already? It's got to have a comfortable shoulder strap too because I'll be walking a little bit with it. I don't want a really clumsy, ugly one either. Maybe some kind of armoured sleeve and a bigger schoolbag would be enough?

I'm in Dublin city centre, if anyone has any suggested places to look. Maybe someone knows some websites?

Any advice at all appreciated

cookie1977

I love crumpler stuff but it's expensive:
http://www.crumpler.eu/

Tazium

Crumpler laptop bags in TK Maxx Carrickmines. 30 euro or thereabouts. Red in colour, nice bag. Might be worth checking it out. Bring your laptop to make sure it fits.