More people now buy notebook PCs with the intention of carrying them around, whether for work, university or on holiday.

Mobility is a fine notion, but transporting relatively delicate and valuable equipment has long posed a problem.

The cases supplied with notebooks offer plenty of protection and storage space for small peripherals, but the standard design can prove a lure to thieves, especially if the case is left unattended.

The Celly carrier owes more in design to the record bags that have become fashinable in the past few years. The adjustable shoulder strap has a sliding pad to absorb the weight of the bag, and the main pocket is divided into three sections.

One contains a padded divider to protect the notebook from bumps. However we were a little disappointed to that the base of the bag is not so well padded.

The bag's main flap attached securely enough by velcro and with two zipped pockets on the outside and one inside, we found plenty of space to store our bits and pieces.

The bag was comfortable to carry, although the light beige cover quickly attracted some city grime. At £30 the bag represents good value, and is available in four two-tone designs, from the beige pictured here to a rather eye-catching lime and grey.