1/ Best for... Premium leather
Urbano Leather Attache Case
Fashioned from sumptuously soft “genuine premium cowhide”, this Urbano can be carried like a record bag as well as a traditional briefcase.
£100, www.urbanocases.com | Urbano Leather Attache Case full picture

2/ Best for... Protection
Matias Laptop Armour Case
Catering for the accident prone, the Matias Armour has a solid aluminium casing and can protect your laptop from a ten-foot drop.
£114, www.matias.ca | Matias Laptop Armour Case full picture

3/ Best for... Simplicity
Exspect EX752 Folio Sleeve
If you prefer to clutch your notebook close to your chest at all times, this simple, svelte leather sleeve will keep it pristine and protected.
£80, www.exspect.co.uk | Exspect EX752 Folio Sleeve full picture

4/ Best for... Urbanites
Knomo Bungo
A real leather record bag-style case with compartments for all your essentials and quilted padding to protect your precious machinery.
£168, www.knomobags.com | Knomo Bungo full picture

5/ Best for... Versatility
Tech Air 3710 Rolling Backpack
Tech Air’s patented system keeps your laptop safe by cushioning it with air. Ideal for travellers, it can be used as a backpack or a rolling trolley.
£65, www.techair.co.uk | Tech Air 3710 Rolling Backpack full picture

6/ Best for... Executives
Dicota Datadesk 460 Briefcase
The Datadesk opens up to reveal a firm docking station for your laptop and an HP DJ 460 printer, as well as drawers for documents, CDs and more.
£372, www.dicota.com | Dicota Datadesk 460 Briefcase full picture