If you find yourself walking in a Grand Theft Auto-like neighborhood where the crime rate is astronomical due to violence induced by video games, I'd suggest looking into security travel bags from Pacsafe. Even if you're not gallivanting in the bad part of town, bags like the MetroSafe 300 feature an eXomesh interlocking security system to help keep your gadgets where they belong.

The main problem I've found with many other gadgets aimed at protecting your electronics is that no matter how locked down something may be, it's pointless if a thief can just walk away with the whole thing or cut their way through. Pacsafe remedies that with built-in combination locks that allow you to anchor the bag to a secure location and then lock it in place. SlashGuard panels on the bottom and front of the bag also prevent various forms of cutlery from getting to your gadgets and laptop, as well as slashproof belts, straps and cables. Although, if they use one of those infomercial knives that cut through shoes I'm sure all bets are off. Tamperproof zippers and compartments round up the bevy of security features.

eXomesh protection doesn't stop at just protecting laptops either. Courier bags, tote bags and a variety of purses - which don't look bad at all - also benefit from eXomesh technology. Of course, if you do find yourself on the end of a very sharp knife I doubt slashproof technology in your bag will be of much comfort.