Design is something all manufacturers pay a great deal of attention to. Beyond functionality, the consumer also demands a product that pleases them aesthetically. Is beautiful and original also useful and practical?

Nowadays, you can buy all kinds of accessories for your computer, and we test a lot of them here at DigitalVersus. But if there's one that's worth choosing well--even if it's just for the sake of your back--it's the bag that you carry laptop around in.

It seems that's more and more technology under the tree every Christmas. Whatever you're thinking about giving this festive season, these are our top recommendations from 2008 ...

How do we choose our scores? They're based on just one thing, our own tests and experiences in ours labs, at home and on the road, and nothing else. Price, reputation and marketing don't affect our decision in any way.