I'm a professional travel writer. As such, I never go anywhere without my laptop. That said, I absolutely hate taking my laptop out to pass through security. Between the stupid plastic liquid baggie (don't get me started), the shoes, the coat, the cell phone, getting through security is a major hassle.

Come fall, relief may be in sight. the TSA has approved a new type of laptop bag, which will allow travelers to pass through security without unloading their laptops. These bags meet TSA guidelines by either having a fold-down section that separates the laptop or a clutter-free protective sleeve that can be easily viewed by the scanner. the new TSA friendly laptop bags are manufactured by Targus
and Pathfinder