[erio]

i emailed that reviewer about a mistake he made on the bag. according to the reviewer, there is a "buckle-type faste[ne]r to secure over your waist". believe it or not, that is not for your waist!!! it is a "wheelie" strap that secures your bag onto a wheeled luggage! trust me folks, i had that thing strapped on me and i look like a fool
it felt weird having it around me. so i decided to investigate (which the reviewer should've done) and found the answer on brenthaven's faq page. btw, the bag deserves

Originally Posted by iDORK

The Brenthaven Fusion Flex looks awesome. Check this site's review on it:

http://www.laptoplogic.com/reviews/gear/120/1/1/

[Lucky8]

Anyone got this Tumi T3 small backpack for their 12" iBook?
Check out http://www.tumi.com/backpacks_messen...?modelid=52166
I wonder if it fits.

[tracemhunter]

i ordered a waterfield sleeve friday night with 2-day air but they wont shipt till monday. i will let yall know how it turns out and if it fits in my new north face bag.

[Bruck]

please do, i want to order a sleeve for inside my north face bag next week, can you take digital pics and post them here ?

Thanks.

[tracemhunter]

well i called just now and they have not shipped out yet. the rumors are true. the customer service is amazing! it is so good to call customer service and talk to someone with a personality that speaks english i can understand. apple is the same way


o bruck, btw, yes i will post pics... once the outlets in the house start working (like half the apartments outlets just stopped working last night) so hopefully my web server will be back up by the time it arrives. otherwise i can just email them to you.

[JMan09]

Has anyone used the timbuk2 comute bag or the laptop messenger bag? I was wondering if either of these could hold a few college books and some notebooks along with a 12" PBook(in a sleeve maybe) and maybe the power cord if its a long day at school.
Thanks for any help.

[Bruck]

I have the timbuk2 commute bag. It would hold a notebook and maybe a small paperback text book. The padded section is a little tight for a sleeve, but doesnt REALLY need it as long as you strap the bag in, however i once dropped my bag and it landed on the top of itself and dented my powerbook, so im not sure i like the protection since it leaves the top of it unprotected.

I am in grad school and i don't use it for school. I've found that all that weight on one shoulder is really annoying.

[tracemhunter]

ok bruck. here are the pics. the sleeve just came in a few minutes ago. the thing is made with superb quality and is very soft. there is some time of foam inside to absorb shock. get this sleeve. its the best.

[brent0saurus]

All i know is that i bought the sling pack from incase and i couldn't be more happy with it. It's very high quality. All of the stitching and seams look very strong and the protection is fantastic. They also have lots of room for other stuff in pockets where you wouldn't imagine there could even be a pocket. Also, the part of the bag that touches your back is very breathable. Most bags make my back sweaty but not this one(unless it's a really hot day of course). Also, the zippers are covered with neoprene so they don't scratch your laptop. You can order it from the apple store for 60 or 70 bucks. My philosophy is if you're going to spend money on a mac, don't try to save money on something that's going to protect it. Get the best for your baby.
although i have to admit that when i first bought my powerbook, i couldn't afford a case for it yet, being a college student, so i wrapped it in some of my sweaters until i could afford one. (but they were my most finely knit sweaters!!)

[moneymac]

I was looking for a case, bag, sleeve for my 12" Powerbook,
and I came across this on Ebay "Apple Retro 12" Powerbook laptop bag case"
Now I think I could get away with when being Funky doing Art stuff.
But my banking clients might think I'll look like a freak.
WHAT DO YOU THINK PLAY OR PASS ?

[m3transporter]

My Tucano sleeve came in today, and i like it so far. I got the red one for some unknown reason ... well, i like red. It seems like its gonna do what i want it to do, protect my powerbook from my textbooks.

23.95 shipped from Academic Superstore.

[kwork]

After looking at tons of backpacks everyone is reviewing, I am still having trouble finding a good backpack for a 17inch aluminum. Most of these backpacks seem to small. Is there a definate choice when it comes to this bigger laptop.

thanks for the help,

-K

[zl9600]

how about the axio? axio-usa.com

the hybrid is the one i'm looking at. but i have not heard back from them as to whether it will fit "underneath the seat in front of me...." on a plane. also looking at the fuse for that. but these look like the better ones out there. i simply cannot use my timbuk2 messenger bag with the timbuk2 sleeve for my PB17 any longer--it is too heavy and i need something more equal on my back.

[zl9600]

Originally Posted by Radio Code

Has anyone here purchased a Timbuk2 Laptop Messenger bag? I'm trying to compare the differences between the medium Classic, the medium Commute, and the medium Laptop Messenger. I spent time today checking out the Commute and Classic in a store: I really like the extra pockets and padding in the Commute, but like the space and color options of the Classic better. I have a Marware Sharkskin sleeve for my 12" PB, but while I expect that to protect against scratches, scuffs, and general pressure, I don't know how much it would help in the case of a bag-drop with just the Class bag. Likewise, I don't know if that'd be overkill with the Commute or Laptop Messenger.

i have had a timbuk2 XL messenger bag for 10 years. when i got a laptop, i used to throw it in there. i bought a timbuk2 sleeve for my PB17, and i throw it in there. however, it's pretty messy, it's hard to manage, and the XL is HEAVY even when empty. the bag has held up over the years, but i'm moving over to a smaller backpack. the timbuk2 msgr bag plus laptop sleeve is too much for airline trips, and gets too heavy.

[iluvmymactoo]

Originally Posted by jms698

Wow. It looks like just the sleeve I'm looking for. From the dimensions it seems to be the only sleeve which perfectly fits the 12" Powerbook. All other sleeve cases are way bigger (so that they can fit other 12 laptops).

However, I wonder, could the zippers scratch the laptop? Is there a lip between zipper and laptop? Is there protection for the laptop being dropped on it's side (same question really)? What does the inside of the case look like?

iluvmymactoo, could you post some close-up pictures?

Sorry I'm not subscribed to this thread.

There is a lip all the way around this sleeve which prevents the zip coming into contact with your Powerbook. It also serves as a seal against outside elements so the sleeve would be water proof if you got caught in a shower.

The sleeve is the exact colour inside and out.

[iluvmymactoo]

Originally Posted by jms698

Wow. It looks like just the sleeve I'm looking for. From the dimensions it seems to be the only sleeve which perfectly fits the 12" Powerbook. All other sleeve cases are way bigger (so that they can fit other 12 laptops).

However, I wonder, could the zippers scratch the laptop? Is there a lip between zipper and laptop? Is there protection for the laptop being dropped on it's side (same question really)? What does the inside of the case look like?

iluvmymactoo, could you post some close-up pictures?

Sorry I'm not subscribed to this thread.

There is a lip all the way around this sleeve which prevents the zip coming into contact with your Powerbook. It also serves as a seal against outside elements so the sleeve would be water proof if you got caught in a shower.

Your Powerbook is very well protected against bumps and such. Not sure about dropping it though, but if you're willing to give it a try ....

The sleeve is the exact colour inside and out.

[teknopimp]

check out this briefcase:



pretty sweet imo... and starting at only $49! the only things missing are pockets (i guess you could stash a few documents under your powerbook) and a shoulder strap.

[zl9600]

no shoulder strap option (although i see the sleek/retro-ish design reason here) = no go for me

[teknopimp]

Originally Posted by zl9600

no shoulder strap option (although i see the sleek/retro-ish design reason here) = no go for me

i was fortunate to inherit a computer briefcase that has the hardware bits and a strap so i will use them. i should be able to cleanly drill some holes. sucks i gotta do it myself but at $50 bucks i'll take it.

[malcolm]

Here's what I'm looking for - - a very SLIM version of a backpack, that JUST needs to hold (and cushion) my powerbook (15").
I bike to and from work. I have a power adapter at home and another one at the office, so I don't need space for one of those; I don't need (or want) space for files or hard drives or anything else either - - I just want to be able to carry my powerbook (and nothing else) on my back, with as little bulk/weight/wind-drag, etc. possible.
Any suggestions?
Thanks so much,
malcolm

[mad cow disease]

I grabbed a "Very Busy Man" laptop bag from Crumpler, but the thing is just too damned bulky and it swings around my body...it can sure hold a LOT, though

Looking into a briefcase-type deal with some room for maybe a power adapter, a few CDs and a mouse, but anybody have a suggestion? I had the Matias "Laptop Armor" in mind but I'm concerned whether there is enough room for the adapter AND the computer - I don't want the adapter pressing down on the laptop.

The MaxProtect II looks nice but where do I put the power adapter?