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Carrying your iPad in public...a MANLY thread!

lokerd said:
I don't care what people think, but a guy walking into a room with a strap over their shoulder is going to draw some attention (Starbucks doesn't count).

BUT, this not just about an image issue. It is more about comfort COMBINED with image. This is not just about what men look like carrying purses in to places like Lowes or theaters. Women have it a little easier because they can throw their iPad in their purse, my wife does. Guys have to be a lot more selective, IMHO. And it isn't just what I think. It is what my wife thinks. She doesn't like me to look too OFF. 20+ years, she is used to me carrying something, cameras, Newton, now iPad, etc., but it still maters.

We don't all live in progressive cities. If I go to Houston for the day, I feel a lot less noticeable with a bag over my shoulder. But in my small city, it is a lot more obvious when I walk into a restaurant with a nurse. It doesnt help that I have pretty serious case of vitiligo, so people are going to look no matter what.

Anyway, point is, a lot of this depends on where you live. It is not likely for you to understand if you are in a big metroplex area like Houston, Seattle, San Fran, Austin, etc. Go shopping in the city of Beaumont to change your perspective.
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No thanks, I grew up in Oklahoma City. I left for a reason.
 
barkomatic said:
I think any case specially designed for the iPad with a strap is bound to resemble a purse. Best just to bite the bullet and get matching shoes.
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This post made me lol. Lmfao...I'm sure this issues has long since been resolved for the OP! But I just have an otter box defender case on mind and I just put it in a book bag... But this may not be a satisfactory look for everyone.....but for me it is very safe as well as discreet.
 
glen e said:
obviously you have not bought good luggage/briefcases/folios before....

$200 is nothing for quality......


stick to office depot ballistic nylon stuff for bags under $200....
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Got a Kennith Cole leather Reaction bag for $65. Very good build quality. If you're spending $200 for a iPad bag you may need to revisit your priorities.
 
Sedrick said:
Got a Kennith Cole leather Reaction bag for $65. Very good build quality. If you're spending $200 for a iPad bag you may need to revisit your priorities.
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There is nothing wrong buying a bag for $200 that accommodates an iPad as long as it's practical and can also be used to carry other things at the same time. If the bag is something that will last a long time, is sturdy and of good quality all the more reason to justify spending that much. I have no hesitation spending up to $300 on such a bag. That said I don't think the Waterfield and Tom Bihn bags are worth the money.
 
glen e said:
obviously you have not bought good luggage/briefcases/folios before....

$200 is nothing for quality......


stick to office depot ballistic nylon stuff for bags under $200....
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That's a line of crap you've been sold by greedy corporations. Quality leather goods can be had for less.
 
waterfield vertigo. it looks pretty cool. i've always carried man bags, man purses, and murses though. i don't care what anyone thinks about it. i just want something that i like, and this is one heck of a great company, with fabulous products.

i fit the ipad, bluetooth keyboard, ipod, bookstand (bookgem), extra battery, wallet, etc. into it with no problems :)
 

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Geckotek said:
That's a line of crap you've been sold by greedy corporations. Quality leather goods can be had for less.
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And that's pretty much crap what you wrote...boardroom quality and cross pen quality is not 60 dollar thin leather and ballistic nylon...I don't do men's warehouse either or scour eBay for Chinese junk to save $50 for personal items I use to do business.
 
glen e said:
And that's pretty much crap what you wrote...boardroom quality and cross pen quality is not 60 dollar thin leather and ballistic nylon...I don't do men's warehouse either....
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You sound like a chic justifying their expensive Gucci purse.
 
I'm sure its been said but just carrying around an ipad naked with a smart cover is about as manly as it gets. Carry it like a notebook (an actual notebook, not a laptop) and your set.

Those bags would never do it for me.
 
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This is all sooo funny! I ordered a Muzetto yesterday and my husband tried to talk me out of it because it looks too masculine. (I am a very girly girl) Go figure!
 
It is very interesting to read all of the various negative comments/opinions regarding the bags that MEN want to carry. I would think if you have an opinion such as this, you should just move on to the next thread...

First, let me start off by saying that I am a 40 year old professional with a wife and two kids. I split a lot of my time between Washington, DC area and NYC. I am also originally from a smaller PA town with probably not the most progressive thinking in the world... Can you say camo is an appropriate dress code for almost anything...

I am very comfortable with myself and really do not care what others think. I use a bag that is FUNCTIONAL for my needs, STYLISH for both professional and casual use, and COMFORTABLE while wearing it both on short and long durations. I have tried a few different bags. Some ended up being too small, others too stiff, and others just did not look as good as this end on the website or catalog.

Have I got stares, comments, and even laughs? Yes, but again, I do not care. On the other hand, I have also had many other professionals ask me where I got my bag after a meeting has ended, while waiting for a train, and even walking along the sidewalk.

In my opinion, cost should not be the main reason to get a bag or not. If you are going to use it, then why not spend what you can. This mentality would be the same if you look at cars. Everyone should be driving something like a Kia Rio. I do understand that not everyone has an unlimited income (myself included), but you work out how things will get purchased. You save, create budgets to where any extra money can go towards a purchase you want to make. Cut back on the Starbucks or McDonalds breakfasts.

In all of my purchases, I buy thing from where I feel I can get the best bargain, best quality, and will need my needs best. This can be anywhere from Wal-Mart, K-Mart, or Target to some of the various designer houses in the world like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, or Bottega Veneta.

So, for those of you who do have or may be afraid to carry a bag... Screw what others think. Do it and be proud.
 
Hammie said:
It is very interesting to read all of the various negative comments/opinions regarding the bags that MEN want to carry. I would think if you have an opinion such as this, you should just move on to the next thread...
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What? That makes no sense as the purpose of this thread is to highlight the different bags available to men and to discuss them. The thread exists because some men DO care about their appearance when carrying such bags.

The people that should skip to the next thread are those that don't care at all.

Hammie said:
In my opinion, cost should not be the main reason to get a bag or not. If you are going to use it, then why not spend what you can. This mentality would be the same if you look at cars. Everyone should be driving something like a Kia Rio. I do understand that not everyone has an unlimited income (myself included), but you work out how things will get purchased. You save, create budgets to where any extra money can go towards a purchase you want to make. Cut back on the Starbucks or McDonalds breakfasts.
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I disagree. Cost is always a factor in anything. Some people feel that spending more for a car than say the Kia Rio is just not worth it. For example, although I would love one, even if I could afford one, I would never spend the money on a Lambo. It's just more than a car should cost....IN MY OPINION. Same thing with bags. There is a limit on which I feel is acceptable to spend on a bag. This is based on my opinion, but that number may be different (or may not exist) in your opinion.

Hammie said:
Gucci, Louis Vuitton, or Bottega Veneta.
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My pride gets in the way when it comes to giving someone money to add their name to the product I want to purchase. This has a lot to do with why I am not FULLY an Apple guy. (See the discussion on the cost of the iPad vs iPhone). There is a line where you stop paying for quality and you've obviously been sucked into the consumerism of it all.
 
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Geckotek said:
What? That makes no sense as the purpose of this thread is to highlight the different bags available to men and to discuss them. The thread exists because some men DO care about their appearance when carrying such bags.

The people that should skip to the next thread are those that don't care at all.
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I may not have been clear. But I was referring to the posts where people come in and say things like "I am straight and would never wear a murse" or something to that extent.

We are on the same page. ;) The productive discussions about the bags -- functionality, quality, material, size -- is all good. Those are the posts that should be in this thread. Not the other ones mentioned above.

Geckotek said:
I disagree. Cost is always a factor in anything. Some people feel that spending more for a car than say the Kia Rio is just not worth it. For example, although I would love one, even if I could afford one, I would never spend the money on a Lambo. It's just more than a car should cost....IN MY OPINION. Same thing with bags. There is a limit on which I feel is acceptable to spend on a bag. This is based on my opinion, but that number may be different (or may not exist) in your opinion.
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I agree, but you cannot let cost alone dictate your decision. You need to take into consideration your needs and the functionality of the item. If we stick to the car analogy, a Lambo will not function very well if you need a vehicle that will be able to transport your kids and their sporting equipment very well.

I also feel that there is a limit to what one (or anyone should spend) on an item. However, this number may not fit everyone opinion. Income, accessibility, political, religious beliefs, etc. may all contribute to the final decision.

I recently purchased a vehicle. I researched for the "perfect" one. Once I found which one I wanted, I then had to decide which package to get. I chose the middle one because the other ones did not fit my needs and the extra $40-80 per month was not justifiable to me.

Geckotek said:
My pride gets in the way when it comes to giving someone money to add their name to the product I want to purchase. This has a lot to do with why I am not FULLY an Apple guy. (See the discussion on the cost of the iPad vs iPhone). There is a line where you stop paying for quality and you've obviously been sucked into the consumerism of it all.
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Actually, any products that I have by any name designer has NO LOGOs on them. I prefer the quality I get with them. I have had a number of wallets and belts from other companies that just do not last... Some not even 6 months. In my opinion, I do not paying for something if I feel it is better quality than something that is less money.
 
I just bought this Fossil Wagner City bag after having a smaller Incase bag that just wouldn't hold all that I wanted it to without it bulging and making it a hassle to close & access the items in it.

I'm comfortable in my sexuality and don't care about what others may think about me carrying the bag around in public, if I want my iPad with me then I'm going to be carrying the bad no matter where I am going. If people have a problem with that or judge me on it then who cares? Even if I wasn't in a great relationship with a wonderful girlfriend I would still carry it around and if girls had an issue with that then they are girls I don't care about.

Having said that though there are some bags I just wouldn't carry around due to personal taste and the style of clothing I generally wear (work is business casual so khakis and a polo) so to each their own!
 
bigred7078 said:
actual good quality leather sold for less than $200? I'd like to see what you have in mind.
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http://copperriverbags.com

I'd like to see you find something there that's over $200. I guess you're getting close once you get to the bags that hold 17" laptops. I use the voyager bag there on a daily basis and it was $100 and is definately good quality leather. Still meaning to do an actual review of it but the short version is the bag is really nice, the shoulder strap is a little uncomfortable without a shoulder pad.
 
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