My favorite present this year is my Timbuk2 laptop messenger bag.  I got the Commute version, they also have the  Laptop Messenger.  If you lug around a computer, these bags are worth it.  They are sturdy, have a million pockets for everything, a super padded laptop section and can be carried by the handle or the shoulder strap. They also have classic messenger bags if you don't need to carry around a laptop.  You can even customize your own bag's colors if you would like - but they have a ton of nice color combinations too - not just plain black!  Check them out!