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Any Tumi laptop case owners - does MBP scratch in it?

I currently have 3 different tumi bags...they are very well made and serve their purpose, but I still use a sleeve inside the bags for safety.

All in all, I am sure it will not scratch the laptop, but you may consider something like a booqbags sleeve for a scratch protector.

Enjoy the new bag
 
I have the large screen compact brief and it's very nice. It's perfect for the business traveler. no scratches.
 
raysmd said:
I have the large screen compact brief and it's very nice. It's perfect for the business traveler. no scratches.
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how much padding is there on the bottom of the laptop compartment? my bigger concern is when putting down the bag with the laptop in it rather than the other corners.
 
amitdoc2b said:
how much padding is there on the bottom of the laptop compartment? my bigger concern is when putting down the bag with the laptop in it rather than the other corners.
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that's not a problem. it's very well insulated.
 
raysmd said:
that's not a problem. it's very well insulated.
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can u show me some photos of how the inside of the laptop compartment looks like? and how it looks with the mbp in it? i dont have a tumi near me, and if u get it monogramed (which is better than leaving it blank) then u cant return it..

i just dont want my laptop to dent by the bag hitting the ground with the laptop in it.. thats why i was concerned about the padding/cushioning.
 
SuperAce said:
I have the Compact Large Screen Computer Brief, which is similar to yours.

http://www.tumi.com/alpha/compact-large-screen-computer-brief-111461/

I used it with my 17-inch Santa Rosa MBP for over a year and no scratches. Last week I sold my MBP and got a new 15-inch MBP. Surprisingly the 15-inch MBP fits nicely, and no scratches either.
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Can you tell me how much padding or cushioning is in the laptop compartment? Have you seen those incase sleeve plus bags (the ones with the pockets).. how does the cushioning compare to them?

I'm just concerned on how padded it is so that if I place or accidently drop the bag the laptop doesn't dent.

And do these look as good in person as they do online?

Thanks!
 
the padding is more than adequate. it's better than most laptop bags and I've had many. it looks good if you're a business traveler. I love it how I can attach it to my rollaboard suitcase.
 
I've used a larger Tumi bag for the past 8 years. In the middle compartment where the laptop goes I use a Waterfield design sleeve. Never had a problem and the bag is still going strong.
 
The padding on the sides, front/back and bottom are very good. They are some of the best I have seen around. It is a well-constructed bag, and it looks great.

If you have a Nordstrom's near you, they have them there and you can see what they look like. That is where I got mine in special over a year ago.

I have not seen the incase sleeve bags so I can't comment on them.
 
I've been using a Tumi bag for over 2 years and I've never had a problem with it scratching any of my Macbooks - I've had 3 of them including my most recent UNIBODY Macbook Pro 15".

I'm expecting delivery of a Unibody 17" this week and just hoping it will fit.
 
TUMI and Swiss Army are two of the very best bags out there. Both of my TUMI cases SUSPEND the laptop sleeve with elastic straps - outstanding design and construction.

For less price the Swiss Army may be the bag to beat - outstanding value.

Go visit their sites and browse.
 
Apple Corps said:
TUMI and Swiss Army are two of the very best bags out there. Both of my TUMI cases SUSPEND the laptop sleeve with elastic straps - outstanding design and construction.

For less price the Swiss Army may be the bag to beat - outstanding value.

Go visit their sites and browse.
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What do you mean by suspend? Thanks for your input.. really appreciate how informative this thread is..
 
amitdoc2b said:
What do you mean by suspend? Thanks for your input.. really appreciate how informative this thread is..
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The middle compartment has a U shape above the bottom. When you put the computer in there, it is suspended, it's not actually on the bottom liner. Great protection system, a sharp drop won't be directly transferred into the laptop. Mine is like this also.
 
bcaslis said:
The middle compartment has a U shape above the bottom. When you put the computer in there, it is suspended, it's not actually on the bottom liner. Great protection system, a sharp drop won't be directly transferred into the laptop. Mine is like this also.
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Oh wow that's awesome. That just sold me! I read U-shape on the site and thought it was just referring to the shape the zip opens and closes in.
 
bcaslis explained as I would have - I'm not sure all TUMI models have that feature - so read their product descriptions carefully.
 
Apple Corps said:
bcaslis explained as I would have - I'm not sure all TUMI models have that feature - so read their product descriptions carefully.
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It seems to have the similar description as all other alpha cases. I went ahead and ordered this one I mentioned with a monogram of my initials. Looks really nice online. Will give more details when I receive it in person. I went for this one with less pockets because its thinner than the others. I'm going to attach the red booq "17 inch MBP" keychain on the front zipper too just because it matches with the whole red/black look :)
 
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