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wavegroom · Oct 4, 2003 , 07:57 AM

Originally posted by machem:
Wavegroom, I posted pictures of my WF #11 sleevecase:

http://homepage.mac.com/cmccallum/PhotoAlbum1.html

I found the fit to be very snug.

It looks not to bad on your photos... can you measure the bag (without pb)? so I can compare it to my bag....

thanks

KP* · Oct 4, 2003 , 02:20 PM

[Ignore this post -- the board won't let me delete it.]

machem · Oct 4, 2003 , 02:47 PM

Originally posted by wavegroom:
It looks not to bad on your photos... can you measure the bag (without pb)? so I can compare it to my bag....

thanks

Hold on --- just saw this. You say "not too bad", but it really is snug --- I can't put it in one-handed, for example.

PB width: 13 11/16 " (34.8 cm)

Bag "loose" width (inside lining): 13 3/4 " (34.9 cm)

Of course, being so close, the bag inner lining width depends upon how loose it is sitting.

HTH

wavegroom · Oct 4, 2003 , 03:24 PM

Originally posted by machem:
Bag "loose" width (inside lining): 13 3/4 " (34.9 cm)
HTH [/b]

can you measure the bag "outside" ?
so I can it compare to my bag....
with "not to bad" I mean good.... I'm always saying in german "nicht schlecht", and for me it means it's ok... english is not my native language, so sometimes it could happen that I misunderstand somebody or vice versa.

thanks

Mithras · Oct 4, 2003 , 03:44 PM

Originally posted by in the flesh?:
i am torn between the maccase: http://www.jambags.com/MacCase%20Sleeves.htm and the zeroshock: http://shinza.com/product_info.php?p...b60a42043d6874

i will be using it to protect my 12" pb when i put it into my backpack while walking around campus, the bus, etc.

I just bought a ZeroShock for my TiBook, and I like it pretty well. Of course, I haven't seen the MacCase sleeve in person...

But just from the photos, the MacCase sleeve looks a little chintzy to me, with the window cutouts, macCase logo... I like the trim look & feel of my ZeroShock.

One thing to be clear about, is that the ZeroShock is kind of stiff -- you might want that, and I like it okay, but I might have preferred something more snug & form-fitting.

in the flesh? · Oct 4, 2003 , 04:31 PM

i am pretty sure i am getting the zeroshock. i am looking for a case to keep my powerbook safe in my backpack.

n_lim · Oct 4, 2003 , 04:37 PM

The zeroshock is pretty cool. It is more rigid than most sleeves, but still pretty slim and it covers all edges without an opening anywhere which is definitely good. It isn't as form fitting as some of the other sleeves, but it does offer a good amount of protection without thickness.

stotan · Oct 4, 2003 , 07:16 PM

anyone know if the zeroshock case will fit the new 15 inch al books?
cuz the new al book is a bit bigger than the Ti right?

ligux · Oct 5, 2003 , 10:12 AM

Good job , i have bookmarked it.

aapljack · Oct 5, 2003 , 12:37 PM

I have been real impressed with Waterfield. I haven't received my Cargo bag yet, but the customer service has been excellent.

When I was considering ordering the Cargo bag, the only thing turning me off from it were the leather handles. I am vegan and don't buy products that use leather. So I e-mailed Gary and asked if there was a way to replace the leather with something else. He was very helpful and said it would be no problem. He also pointed out that the business card holder uses leather too and he could replace that as well. He is custom building a bag for me right now. I have had to wait an extra week, but that is to be expected.

I will let you all know what I think of the bag when I get it. And if there are any other non-leather users out there, I think he made a few of these if you are interested.

-b

Vann Koover · Oct 5, 2003 , 02:57 PM

How about the Mega-Media Bag from RoadWired?
http://www.roadwired.com/store/Produ...=1&Productid=6

Does anyone own this or have any comments on it?

ulmer · Oct 7, 2003 , 12:24 PM

Just got my Timbuk2 Commute today and it's great! Will be much easier to carry than the 15" Brenthaven model Apple sells that I've been using for the last year.

It's got tons of accessory compartments and is made of a vinyl lined nylon that is essentially waterproof.

You can order from Timbuk2 directly or from Apple with your computer order for the same price, $100. Not a bad deal and free shipping from Apple...

badtz · Oct 7, 2003 , 02:11 PM

http://www.ebags.com/Trager/Hipster...?_site_ID=25

Does anyone happen to have this bag? I'm very curious in this bag but I can't find a lot of information on it, other than from ebags and tragerusa.com [which doesn't say much].

I'm wondering ...

1. is the shoulder straps removable?

2. etc.?

maybe some photos?

I'm trying to decide between this bag, the Microtech Laptop Bag, and the Chrome Sputnik or Commodore bags ....

Lattimer · Oct 7, 2003 , 04:31 PM

The link isn't working for me...

Lattimer · Oct 7, 2003 , 04:34 PM

To ulmer and KP* -

How waterproof do you think the Commute is? Would you take it through a rainstorm with your PB in it? I really need something that I can ride to work with and not worry about anything getting wet. The reason I'm leaning towards the Commute is becauese it has a grab handle...haven't seen any other waterproof courier bags with that. Thanks in advance!

Lattimer

badtz · Oct 7, 2003 , 05:42 PM

Originally posted by Lattimer:
The link isn't working for me...

http://www.ebags.com/products/index.cfm?ModelID=6418

that link should work

machem · Oct 7, 2003 , 08:12 PM

Lattimer, in my experience, Timbuk2 bags are waterproof, but like all messenger bags, the fuller it is, the less able it is to keep things inside dry when it is really pouring. Timbuk2s have four velcro areas I think, and two cinch straps, so they are as effective as a messenger bag can be.

I received my Crumpler Crisp Suit today (just in time --- my AlBook goes into repair tomorrow). It is better for me than the Cozmo I bought earlier --- much more gadget space and so on.

I posted pictures and comparisons at

http://homepage.mac.com/cmccallum/PhotoAlbum3.html

Hope it helps someone.

aapljack · Oct 7, 2003 , 09:54 PM

machem: What happened to your PB?

-b

machem · Oct 7, 2003 , 10:43 PM

Originally posted by aapljack:
machem: What happened to your PB?

-b

It got all spotty.

Hopefully I'll have it back in a week.

I'm trying not to think about it. I'm going to use my wife's iBook at work until then.

machem · Oct 8, 2003 , 11:33 AM

I received an email from someone about the Crumpler bag. I thought I'd post it here since others may have the same questions:

Okay so I've bored you long enough with my story let me get down to the questions. Have you found the Crisp Suit to be spacious? Believe it or not there is a review on eBags that says it will hold a laptop and not much else. I'm worried becuase I'm dealing with that problem right now with my Waterfield and had a similar problem with a Timbuk2 Commute Bag. Also it appears as though there are side compression straps, is that the case? Also do you have any side views of the bag? I'm curious how bulky the bag is when carrying the basics (notebook, folders ect.)

Well, it depends on what you want to carry around. Today I put a 15" AlBook, a 12 iBook dual USB, a full-size FW HD + cables and my lunch in it, and I had room to spare (though because of the peculiar load today, it would have to be many small things).
The WF has much more space for notebooks, books, etcetera, but it had very little in the way of gadget space: two small pockets, one large pocket, and one tiny pocket (this is the Cozmo).

I would say if I wasn't carrying the extra hardware, I'd be able to carry one 2" binder, a textbook and some papers easily.
One of the strengths of the bag, I'd say, is that you can put this stuff in many different places, so you can experiment with balancing an awkward load.

I'm used to a Timbuk2 DeeDog (the second-largest pure messenger bag they make), and I'd say considering the different way space is organized (more pockets in the Crumpler, by the way, that's saying something as the Timbuk2 has tons of pockets and so on), and I'm pretty happy so far (but keep in mind I have had the thing about 12 hours).

I don't have my camera here, but one thing I was suprised (and happy) to find out was that this bag has some structure; In other words, I can set it on the floor and not worry about it falling over. It has a padded, flat bottom, but somehow still "looks" like a messenger bag. Imagine your Tiimbuk2 with a box insert. With the flap open, from the side, it looks like a hard case. It is heavy because of all the extra material and padding, but it feels comfortable when worn.

One small complaint: It has a buckle to take up slack in the strap (very similar to Timbuk2's), but it sits a bit high on the strap. I'd prefer it to be a bit lower, in the style of Timbuk2. This is the only complaint I have so far.

I had originally thought of getting a regular Timbuk2 but unfortunatelly their built to order options have nearly disappeared and as of late I've found their customer servie lacking.

Oh? That saddens me. I really like and respect Timbuk2, I've used them since their first year of existence. It was hard for me to buy from someone else, even though I couldn't find quite what I wanted from them.

Lastly do you know where the bag is manufactured?

Vietnam.

Hope this helps,

Mike

Lattimer · Oct 8, 2003 , 01:27 PM

machem-

Thanks for the info man!

Which bag do you like better, the Crisp Suit or the Commute? I checked out Crumpler's website, and it looks like their bag is waterproof too. Which do you think would be more waterproof?

Lastly, any chance you could snap a couple of comparison pics of the Suit and the Commute next to each other?

Thanks!

Lattimer