Most companies and retailers that sell laptop bags, including Rainebrooke, will often state that a bag will fit up to a certain size laptop, most of the time referring to the screen size. For example our product pages will say “fits all laptops with screen sizes up to 17 inches”, or “fits most laptops with screen sizes up to 15.4 inches”.

What these laptop screen size measurements define are diagonal measurements. When you measure your laptop screen size, the proper way to measure is diagonally from one corner to another corner. Diagonal measurement of the screen will be larger than the width when measured horizontally. So a laptop with a 17-inch screen will have a diagonal measurement of 17 inches, but the actual width of the screen horizontally will be smaller. For example the Apple 17-inch MacBook Pro has a diagonal screen measurement of 17 inches, but the actual width of the screen is 15.47 inches.

The diagram below shows the difference between a diagonal “screen size” measurement and the “physical dimensions”.

These two types of laptop measurements (screen size, physical dimensions) will help you when you’re shopping for a laptop bag.

On Rainebrooke product pages you’ll find a section called “Dimensions and Materials”. In this section will be a lined labeled “Fits most laptops with screen sizes up to”. This refers to the diagonal screen size measurement described above. You will also find a line labeled “Laptop compartment”. This refers to the physical dimensions. The physical dimensions of your laptop must be smaller than the “Laptop compartment” dimensions which are shown for the product you are interested in.

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Next time your shopping for a laptop bag (or hopefully a woman’s pink laptop bag ), you’ll know how to measure your laptop screen size and find the perfect fitting bag.

If you’re still unsure about the dimensions of your laptop, please feel free to send us an email and we’ll look up the dimensions for you.

Below is a few of my favorite laptop review sites and blogs (listed in no particular order). Do you have a favorite laptop review site? Comment on it below and I’ll add it to my list.

• NotebookReview.com – (@notebookreview)
• laptoplogic.com – (@laptoplogic)
• cnet reviews – (@cnet)
• Laptop – (@laptopmag)

Visitor submitted laptop review sites:

• Tekzilla

Even though I liked it, I thought I’d look around at what new portable mice are available. Below are a few models I checkout out, along with links to reviews that I found for each model. If there is a portable mouse you really love using, let me know in a comment below. I’d love to hear any suggestions and comments you have about your favorite (or least favorite) portable mouse.

Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 3500 – Has the BlueTrack technology which allows it to work on almost any surface. Also has the Nano transceiver which can stay plugged in…this would be a nice change from my previous mouse.

Reviews: none found, product ships in April

Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 – Also has the BlueTrack technology for working on any surface along with the Nano transceiver.

Reviews:
CNET review – OK with the exception of short battery life, lack of precision and price.
PCMag review – Does the job but it’s nothing to get excited about and the reviewer doesn’t like its inability for horizontal tilt on the scroll wheel.

Microsoft Arc Mouse – Folds onto itself which makes it really portable and has a good range and small transceiver. However it doesn’t offer the BlueTrack technology which is negative for me.

Reviews:
CNET review – likes the design and portability, but is mentions the side button is hard to use.
PCMag review – overall positive for design and function, but doesn’t like that it takes 2 AAA batteries and feels gamers might not like its lightweight feel.

Razer Orochi – Bluetooth & wired capable, small size, plenty of customizable buttons

Reviews:
CNET review – highly customizable and really accurate sensitivity
Craving Tech review – overall seems really pleased… tested it by playing Left 4 Dead (the one computer game I play when I have time )

Logitech Marathon Mouse M705 – long battery life, tiny receiver and a fast scroll wheel (big + for me)

Reviews:
Digital Versus review: likes the scroll wheel, batter life and tiny receiver, but feels the overall size is not comfortable (too big for portable use, too small for daily use)

Logitech Anywhere Mouse MX – Darkfield technology that tracks on any surface (+), good size, tiny receiver

Reviews:
CNET review: Darkfield technology delivers on its promise, but feels the price is too steep for a portable mouse.
Gizmodo review – says it’s “one of the best-tracking mice” they’ve ever used

Kensington Wireless Mouse – I checked out several of Kinsington products at their site, in particular the one I linked to. They all look like decent mice, but I searched around for reviews and couldnt find any that were recent… not sure why, but this doesnt help me much when deciding to buy their product or not. If you know of a recent review for a Kinsington mouse let me know.

What’s your favorite portable mouse? Let me know below and tell me what you like or dislike about it.

Here are 10 of our favorite pink products that would make a great gift for that special someone in your life that loves pink as much as we do.

1. Pink Cyber-shot® Digital Camera TX1 – Sporting an ultra-thin body, a 3″ touch screen and phenomenal imaging technology, the Cyber-shot® DCS-TX1 digital camera delivers high-quality photos (and 720p HD video) in high-fashion style. A Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens and our new “Exmor R” CMOS Sensor works in combination with the BIONZ™ image processor for super-fast processing to make it easy to get the best shot. You can now shoot 10 frames per second at an incredible 10.2 megapixels per shot— perfect for those hard-to-get moments. You can even shoot beautiful landscape shots with ease and capture clear photos when you’re in dark environments. Price: $329.99

2. Pink BackTrack GPS Personal Location Finder – The Bushnell BackTrack is the easiest to use personal location finder. Just mark the location and BackTrack will help you get back. Use it at the mall and stadium parking lots, at the outdoor festival, the park, for travel or you next outdoor adventure. Store and locate up to three locations. Price: $79.99

3. KitchenAid Cook for the Cure® Artisan® Stand Mixer Pink – For those who love pink and being in the kitchen, KitchenAid makes a whole line of products in their Cook for the Cure line. This mixer features a 5 Quart stainless steel bowl, tilt-up head design, 325 watt motor, power hub for additional attachments and much more. Best of all KitchenAid will donate $50 for each pink Stand Mixer purchased to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. You can find the complete line of KitchenAid Cook for the Cure products here. Price: $299.99

4. Skullcandy Pink FMJ earbuds – The Skullcandy description says it all… “Don’t give away your smoking jacket just because you own a pair of Skullcandy Full Metal Jacket ear buds. The FMJ’s metal housing and well-endowed speakers pump out a furious barrage of armor-piercing decibels that not even Wonder Woman’s magical gold wristbands could withstand.” Price: $64.96

5. Pink iPhone – This pink iPhone pictured is just one example of the many products that ColorWare Inc can customize for you in a huge variety of colors. You can send ColorWare your phone, laptop, game system, iPod, and HDTV (coming soon) and they’ll custom paint it in your choice of color(s). The pink iPhone pictured costs around $175.

6. Hello Kitty® Balloon MIMOBOT® – This Hello Kitty MIMOBOT USB is preloaded with digital Mimory in your choice of 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB capacities. It’s a Hi-speed USB 2.0 and is Mac/PC compatible. It measure 2.5″ tall by 1″ wide and is priced at $24.95. MIMOBOT has a wide variety of designer USB drives in addition to this Hello Kitty.

7. Pink LogiTech V220 Cordless Optical Mouse for Notebooks – The Logitech wireless mouse is perfect for the laptop user who’s always on the go. I personally use this mouse and it’s a great size (and I have large hands). Its non-slip, rubber side panels make it comfortable to hold and the optics work great on just about any surface I’ve tried it on. The mini-receiver snaps into the mouse for easy transport around your house or your office. It comes in a wide variety of colors and is priced at $29.99

8. The Canon Pink SELPHY CP780 Compact Photo Printer – Priced at only $79.99, the Canon SELPHY compact photo printer is a handy little printer to have around. Preview, edit and add creativity to your images on a 2.5 LCD, easily enhance photos with Portrait Image Optimize and automatic Red-eye correction features while enjoying computer-less printing capabilities via compatible memory cards, PictBridge and optional Bluetooth devices. The optional NB-CP2L Battery Pack easily allows you to make this compact, lightweight memory keeper portable at anytime.

9. Pink Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop – Another of my favorites, The Dell Inspiron is the laptop I personally use. You can personalize the Inspiron in your choice of eight different colors or choose from over 200 artist designs with Dell’s Design Studio. As with all of Dell’s products you can customize all the internal components depending on your needs. It’s a great laptop for the price. Starts around $400.

10. Pink Laptop Bags from Rainebrooke – Naturally we had to put our own products on this holiday gift guide . We offer a wide variety of pink laptop bags and cases that can accommodate all laptops, including a few styles that fit laptops with screen sizes up to 17 inches. With many different styles you’re sure to find one that will make a great gift for that “Crazy About Pink” person in your life.