[Cryst]

I was deciding between a crisp suit and a base toucher. Think I'll get a Base Toucher.....I know of a guy who had a Crisp, he said that carrying the Crisp is somewhat difficult to carry after a while even if you cross sling. If you're carrying books and are on the move often, I recommend the Base toucher, it looks good and feels good. And it doesn't look like a laptop bag either! fits the 17" well too

[DUDE 007]

Its hard to beat the Z Series cases from Zero Halliburton.
I just ordered the silver Z5 for my PB 17 and let me tell you that its the best protection you can get for such an expensive toy.
I mean its got it all. Aircraft aluminum casing that is rock hard. Shock absorbing buttons and form fitting foam interior for a snug fit. An additional velcro starp for added piece of mind. 3 digit combination lock. A handy detachable padded shoulder strap. A sealed gasket to keep moisture out. And best of all a lifetime warranty. Apparantly the hinges are soooo tough it can with stand 400 pounds of pressure before they dislodge and break apart. Another similar alternative are the cases by a company called Aluminium Cases. They are based in the UK I believe.
If any interest or info is required check the sites:
Aluminiumcases
Zero Halliburton Z5 Powerbook Case

[StevenWRX]

I got my Shinza sleeve for my 12" ALbook... I love it!

A+

[acadian]

Just got my "mcBains Lovechild" crumpler bag, XLarge version. Although the site states up to a 15" screen, the actual bag dimensions are 16" which means it fits my 17" Alu just snug enough. I prefer the slimmer look over the crisp suit.

[Sirfishalot]

Can anyone verify that the 15" PBook will fit this sleeve? I measured it at the GAP at only 14" wide. For 20 bucks couldnt go wrong if it were a fit.

Originally posted by DanielPritchard:
They have this messenger bag at the Gap with an orange laptop sleeve inside. As a PowerBook bag it's okay... my 12" fits okay, but a 15" would probably fit very nicely.

The advantage is, besides the laptop sleeve, it's a real messenger bag as well. It's roomy--it holds my huge Stats book and notebooks. You can also take the sleeve out. It's a very nifty bag.

To top all this off, it's only $19.99 now. (I think it was $34.99 when I bought it at back-to-school time.

So I recommend this strongly to anyone who wants to take their PowerBook to class with them.

Get it here, from Amazon.com

[C-Bear]

I've kind of fallen for the Crumpler bags — love the look and the functionality.

I can't decide between the Crisp Suit (biggest), Very Busy Man (big), and Wack-O-Phone (medium). CrumplerUSA claims that the Alu15" will fit in any of the three, and I'm inclined towards the Wack-O-Phone because I like to keep things lean, but I worry that it might be too lean.

Anyone have some first-hand knowledge here with advice?

[machem]

Originally posted by C-Bear:
I've kind of fallen for the Crumpler bags — love the look and the functionality.

I can't decide between the Crisp Suit (biggest), Very Busy Man (big), and Wack-O-Phone (medium). CrumplerUSA claims that the Alu15" will fit in any of the three, and I'm inclined towards the Wack-O-Phone because I like to keep things lean, but I worry that it might be too lean.

Anyone have some first-hand knowledge here with advice?

Besides the fact that Crumplers are verrrrrrrry cool and well-made, I can't help you too much. It'd be easier if they didn't have so many bags, eh?

If you are inclined towards lean, the Crispy is straight out. It has tons of everything, and it is semi-rigid, so it would probably feel (and at least look) too bulky for you. The VBM would probably be safe, I mean you wouldn't be disappointed once you got it, I think.

Have fun deciding.

[Rain]

Originally posted by StevenWRX:
I got my Shinza sleeve for my 12" ALbook... I love it!

A+

Lucky! Mine's MIA in the mail

I should've just bought an Incase sleeve from the local Apple dealer - would've saved me weeks of waiting and being restricted to using my pb only at home. Ah well, lesson learnt.

Glad you're enjoying the ZeroShock sleeve, though What colour did you get?

[spatterson]

I was walking around Bloomingdales last weekend and found some really nice messenger bags. "Jack Spade"...Does that sound familiar? Well you can visit their web site at http://www.jackspade.com/ really awesome bags... Though they are expensive... I opted instead for Gary’s Peppercorn Medium Cargo Suite Spot and it shipped today!

[babynino]

I decided to get the Crumpler Bags for my 12" AlBook. I currently have a Mentor Boblbee backpack which is great but I need one more smaller bag for med school next year. Anyone here got the Roll-O-Notes or the Wack-O-Phone version? Would love to hear your comments about these bags. Im stuck in what to choose between the two.

Thanks

[MACALEX]

I have the same kind problem, I would like to buy PB 17", but don't find any good and slim case, just for PB and power adapter and maybe iPod and maybe cell phone. Any one maybe found one?
I've seen few cases for 17" PB, but didn't find nice one and not a big one. So, it's kind a problem at least for 17" PB.
I've seen many ugly cases as well, looks like it's a place on the market avaliable for new design case company with some kind innovation.

[stotan]

Originally posted by C-Bear:
I've kind of fallen for the Crumpler bags ?love the look and the functionality.

I can't decide between the Crisp Suit (biggest), Very Busy Man (big), and Wack-O-Phone (medium). CrumplerUSA claims that the Alu15" will fit in any of the three, and I'm inclined towards the Wack-O-Phone because I like to keep things lean, but I worry that it might be too lean.

Anyone have some first-hand knowledge here with advice?

hey C-bear,

i have the wack-o-phone and i use it for my 12inch powerbook
its a little lose fitting (for the 12 inch powerbook), but i didnt want to get one of those brainchild smalls cuz it just looks too small. i have a 14inch panasonic toughbook that also fits into the wack-o-phone though it is a tight squeeze. I think the 15 inch albook will also probably be a tight squeeze. after putting yoru laptop into the bag i'd say you probably have enough room for a few coil ringed notebooks, but that is pretty much it. maybe a 1.5 inch ringed binder although i'd say that it is probably a tight fit (not depth wise, but probably length and width wise). after that, you've got little compartments to fit pens and other small gagets. i'd say the bag is a bit smaller than most medium sized bags, and if your a big/tall person, it might look kinda small on you

cheers


uhh shoot.. nevermind.. i bought the roll-o-notes.. so i'm guessing wack-o-phone will be a bit bigger in every way... probably will be a good fit if you like it lean

[xylon]

Originally posted by MACALEX:
I have the same kind problem, I would like to buy PB 17", but don't find any good and slim case, just for PB and power adapter and maybe iPod and maybe cell phone. Any one maybe found one?
I've seen few cases for 17" PB, but didn't find nice one and not a big one. So, it's kind a problem at least for 17" PB.
I've seen many ugly cases as well, looks like it's a place on the market avaliable for new design case company with some kind innovation.

I'd suggest the PS17. I picked one up about six months ago and it's the perfect bag for carrying your PB and the necissities only. It would easily accomodate the things you'd like to carry (unless you've got some gigantic headphones for your iPod) with a little bit of space to spare. Check it out at www.booqbags.com

[Bruck]

I am not a large person, so if I get a large bag I will look even smaller I am looking for the best solution for a 15inch Aluminum + power adapter + mouse + extra battery + ipaq/ipod + cell phone. That's it I have a timbuk2 bag that is rather compact, it would fit all of that but it has some problems

it's one of the originals so

1) no laptop compartment
2) no compartments at all
3) no extra padding at all
4) the strap is a little short(at its longest setting)

I am thinking of 2 options

1) the incase shoulder strap pack (is it very small?) minimal?
2) a waterfield sleeve and maybe the piggy back addition, i could always slip the sleeve into my timbuk2 bag.

[jiholl]

Hi, Does anyone have any actual experience with the Chrome Messenger bags? They look very very cool...but wonder if it is "weird" to carry them on your back...does this make access to contents difficult? Any experience with the laptop sleeve that they sell for the messenger bags? Does it velcro in?

Finally, how about size, seems like there mini (at 20 inches wide at the top), is fine for most needs...next size up is 22 wide...that seems rather large?

Thoughts appreciated

[spatterson]

I have posted pictures on my website of Waterfield Design's Cargo Suite Spot. The bag is totaly solid. It seems like this one is going to hold up for a long time.
http://www.scottpatterson.com/images/waterfield/

[beamso]

Originally posted by C-Bear:
I've kind of fallen for the Crumpler bags — love the look and the functionality.

I can't decide between the Crisp Suit (biggest), Very Busy Man (big), and Wack-O-Phone (medium). CrumplerUSA claims that the Alu15" will fit in any of the three, and I'm inclined towards the Wack-O-Phone because I like to keep things lean, but I worry that it might be too lean.

Anyone have some first-hand knowledge here with advice?

I've got the Very Busy Man for my 15" Aluminium Powerbook. It's a tight fit. That having being said, I'm not sure if anything's changed between styles (mine's the old style).

[pgolf]

From SFBag sleeves to 3flavors of Crumplers to Acme Bags "the Slim".

I was getting my battery checked at the apple store, when i saw the Acme bag. It stood out from the wall of laptop bags being sold by apple. It's not a 'girlie' lookin bag; just sleek and cool. I was pleasantly suprised by the protection if offered, nylon, foam and plastic(removable sheets on the broad sides) on all sides, in such a slim package. And a soft quilted grey silk material on the inside. The small pocket on the outside was able to fit the brick charger, 5 cds (3 pahter, 1 disk warrior, 1 restore disk), dvi and video dongles and Apples wireless mouse. It was a bit tight, but no ugly bulge.

btw, on a flat surface, with all my stuff, the bag can stand on it's own.

[TiUser]

Hi, I am intereted in the Spire backpacks and was wondering if anyone knows the 15% discount still exists and where to get it. Thanks.

[cal4ever]

Judging from what people say on this thread, the crumpler bags seem pretty durable. I like the Crumpler Wee Bee, but i can't find them anywhere--except for bagselect.com. Does anyone know where else I can find the Wee Bee? I've tried searching for it on google with no such luck.

Also, does the wee bee look too small? I want to get a messenger type back--and i've limited my choices between a crumpler bag and a timbuk2 bag.

Thanks in advance!

[(",)PB12]

Originally posted by cal4ever:
Judging from what people say on this thread, the crumpler bags seem pretty durable. I like the Crumpler Wee Bee, but i can't find them anywhere--except for bagselect.com. Does anyone know where else I can find the Wee Bee? I've tried searching for it on google with no such luck.

Also, does the wee bee look too small? I want to get a messenger type back--and i've limited my choices between a crumpler bag and a timbuk2 bag.

Thanks in advance!

Here's the Wee Bee but i'm not too sure if they ship across the border.