You've decided you need a new laptop bag. Great, but now what? The following five tips should help you determine which laptop bag is right for you.

1. Where should you buy your laptop bag?
Head to your local electronics store to check out the various laptop bags they have there. Play with them, test them out, and see which has all the bells and whistles you want. Once you've found a laptop bag that feels right for you, head home and get online. At that point, search for the same make and model of laptop bag you liked at the store. I can just about guarantee you'll find it for a cheaper price.

2. What laptop bag style should you get?
In the end, this is up to you. You need to take a variety of variables into consideration when choosing your laptop bag. For example, if the data on your laptop is extremely vital, the laptop bag you choose should be very rugged. If you're more into making a fashion statement, then the style bag you choose should showcase that.

3. Will your laptop fit in your laptop bag?
This is a big one. What's the point of having a great laptop bag if your laptop doesn't fit in it? There's nothing worse than having to spend 10 minutes cramming your laptop into your bag each time you want to put it back. Take your laptop to the store with you and make sure it fits into the bag properly.

4. Does the laptop bag look like a laptop bag?
This doesn't apply to everyone, but one thing to consider is that laptops are one of the most stolen items out there. If your laptop bag doesn't actually look like a laptop bag, then the probability that your laptop will be stolen goes down.

5. How much should you pay for your laptop bag?
In the end, this is up to you. Poor people like me search for laptop bags that have been tossed in dumpsters. If you have money to burn, then get that diamond encrusted laptop bag so I can steal it. In all seriousness, before you begin shopping, determine what your budget is and then stick to it when looking for your laptop bag of choice.