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h00ligan · Oct 5, 2003, 10:10 PM

I see the banner, says you can save a couple bucks.. how does one go about that? Is there a checkout code or something?

jewing80 · Oct 5, 2003, 10:17 PM

I think you type in MacNN or macnn or something similar to that in a discount/coupon section at check out. I tried it a few weeks ago and it showed a 15% discount but my total price was no different than the pre-discount price.

Maybe when you actually proceed with check out the amount changes, I didn't want to chance it!

DigitalEl · Oct 6, 2003, 06:15 AM

Despite the flimsy strap on my 12" bag, which I replaced with a more robust one, I love my Booq bag. It's perfect if you need *ONLY* your laptop and not much (if anything) else.

Their customer service leaves a lot to be desired. Do a search for them to find others who've had issues... Mainly a lack of communication concerning orders.

RealMac · Oct 7, 2003, 12:42 AM

Call me a moron if you want, but I have the 15" powersleeve and it says the shoulder strap is detachable. How do you detach it?? heh

h00ligan · Oct 7, 2003, 02:02 AM

interesting that you replaced teh strap.. the lady at my work with one of these bags had it tear this weekend. Not a good thing given she has only used it 10-14 days... i think i will have to search for another vertical bag.

any ideas?

xylon · Oct 7, 2003, 11:49 AM

Originally posted by RealMac:
Call me a moron if you want, but I have the 15" powersleeve and it says the shoulder strap is detachable. How do you detach it?? heh

On my PowerSleeve17, the strap connects to the bag under a piece of fabric on the side. The clips to remove the strap are tucked safely inside this little pouch, one on each side. You've got to give it a decent squeeze, but mine pops out without a problem.

Also, my initial reaction to booq was not good, but that would change. I had ordered my bag before the end of the school year as I was told by customer service it would arrive before I had to fly back home. The bag never made it and I was ticked. I called up customer service and they quickly fixed the problem by express shipping a second bag to my permanent address. I got the bag about a week after the fact (I live in Hawaii and shipping takes forever in general). So in the end, I have positive things to say about booq customer service. They were very polite and responsive throughout the whole ordeal. I definitely recommend them.

jasontk · Oct 7, 2003, 01:45 PM

type "MacNN" in the coupon/disount field when you checkout and you get 15% off. It worked for me.
I purchased the PowerSleeve 17 about a week ago and it's doing wonderfully so far. The service was fine too. I ordered it and a couple days later it was here.
I like the vertical orientation. It's a really nice sleeve if you're looking to take your PB and not a whole ot else. It's great for my 17", along with the power adapter and my wireless mouse which is all I ever carry around.
It seems well built but I suppose only time will tell with that.

-Q- · Oct 7, 2003, 02:19 PM

I ordered the 15" sleeve using the coupon code and my order reflected the discount and got to me within a few days. I have nothing but good things to say about them and their product. This is one solid bag.

DigitalEl · Oct 7, 2003, 04:04 PM

On my PowerSleeve17, the strap connects to the bag under a piece of fabric on the side. The clips to remove the strap are tucked safely inside this little pouch, one on each side. You've got to give it a decent squeeze, but mine pops out without a problem.

I performed "surgery" on my Booq bag and didn't notice those clips tucked inside the little pouch 'til afterwards. Call me the moron.

RealMac · 08:33 PM

Kinda on-topic, off-topic, but here is a pic of my bag

I'm on a Dell because my replacement PowerBook hasn't arrived yet btw.

h00ligan · Oct 8, 2003, 12:00 AM

thankis for posting that real... are there any other vertical bags for the 15"? also...does the strap really have enough padding? it seems like it will sort of dig in a bit..any thoughts?