Can you post a few photo's of your Imago loaded up with your notebook and accessories? Thanks.
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Can you post a few photo's of your Imago loaded up with your notebook and accessories? Thanks.
I loved that bag it was pretty neat, but it was really thin and cheap feeling and didn't have any padding what so ever. I got a Louis Vuitton bag on the way for my 13 inch pro.
I don't care for the STM bags either.
Which LV bag did you order?
I'm a business man yet I'd prefer a small (leather) notebook backpack I think ... messengers seem a little bulky, the small messengers and vertical ones I've seen look a little on the man bag side, you never have that problem with a backpack ... but for business a backpack isn't the bag of choice for most....
Will do it tomorrow. I think its perfect for your needs.
Check out the website as well. They have some good sample shots.
eV
http://www.tombihn.com/page/001/PROD/200/TB0810
People in suits with backpacks are a pet peeve of mine. IMO, they look ridiculous, especially if they have a suit and a casual backpack or hiking pack. That said, I use to have a Tumi Balance backpack which was pretty good for my 15" MB Pro, but I think it's been discontinued.
Here's an 'everyday' bag worth consideration maybe, it's a backpack, a shoulder bag and a briefcase ... 3 in 1 ...
Anyone have the Eagle Creek World Commuter, nice bag take a look >
http://www.eaglecreek.com/bags_luggage/everyday_backpacks/Global-Commuter-20246/
Anyone have the Eagle Creek World Commuter, nice bag take a look >
http://www.eaglecreek.com/bags_luggage/everyday_backpacks/Global-Commuter-20246/
This is really nice, don't know if it's been posted yet..
called the Muzetto
comes in different colours and sizes..
called the Muzetto
comes in different colours and sizes..
im not much of a fan of shiny leather, so i got myself this, fits my macbook like a charm, link here http://www.pcworld.co.uk:80/martprd...u=790713&page=Product&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null
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Here's one that I think will work. It's leather, great for business casual and everyday / everywhere use...
It's a little larger than I'd like but better too big than too small and it seems impossible to find a small leather backpack.
What do you think - for an everyday computer bag... good choice?
It's a little larger than I'd like but better too big than too small and it seems impossible to find a small leather backpack.
What do you think - for an everyday computer bag... good choice?
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Well, remember, good quality leather only gets better looking over time as it picks up character. Suede and suede like finishes, OTOH, has a limited lifespan.
I bought the Oakley Sandbag 2.0 for my mbp 13", big mistake. It's a sling bag whose clips snap off with any pressure and cause the bag to fall off while you wear but, luckily it converts into the most uncomfortable backpack you've ever worn too. I'm simply looking for a sling/messenger bag with a modern contemporary design that doesn't make me look like I'm in school or I bought a computer bag from my local office supply store. I like the booq bags but, I don't care for the styles much.
My search continues!
C.
http://preview.tinyurl.com/lo5d5j <---- crap bag
My search continues!
C.
http://preview.tinyurl.com/lo5d5j <---- crap bag
This is really nice, don't know if it's been posted yet..
called the Muzetto
comes in different colours and sizes..
I just got a 15" muzetto + sleeve from them last week and couldn't be happier. If you can fit it in your budget i can't recommend it enough. Hangs real nice on your side and it doesn't feel bulgy when i fill it up with magsafe and random gear.
I'm still undecided ... it's hard to find a small backpack for a 13" notebook just big enough to hold the notebook, a 1" binder, wallet, phone, adapter and that's about it. Either the backpacks for small notebooks are to slim to hold anything but the notebook itself and most other backpacks are huge, so much so the 13" gets lost in there, lol ....
Backpacks are most comfortable to carry I think, and don't really get classed as a 'man-bag' whereas if you go with a small shoulder bag like a small messenger or a vertical bag such as the Tom Bihn Ristretto or STM small Alley Bag they're in the shoulder bag category, maybe not as comfortable to carry compared to a backpack but smaller is nice for everyday....
Any other users of the Ristretto or STM Alley or any other small bags for a 13"?
Backpacks are most comfortable to carry I think, and don't really get classed as a 'man-bag' whereas if you go with a small shoulder bag like a small messenger or a vertical bag such as the Tom Bihn Ristretto or STM small Alley Bag they're in the shoulder bag category, maybe not as comfortable to carry compared to a backpack but smaller is nice for everyday....
Any other users of the Ristretto or STM Alley or any other small bags for a 13"?
http://www.knomobags.com/eshop/knomo_product.asp?SS=5&C=83&CA=278&P=269
Anyone tried that? I'm thinking about picking it up this week.
Anyone tried that? I'm thinking about picking it up this week.
If you interested in that, I'd suggest looking at the Timbuk2 Outtawack bag. I just got a month ago for $50 and I'm very impressed. It has top zipper access to your files and laptop and like the above bag, it can be carried multiple ways. I went with the black/grey/black as it's the most professional looking. I've received many compliments on it already.
http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/laptop/outtawhack-day-pack#product=4-42549
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This is really nice, don't know if it's been posted yet..
called the Muzetto
comes in different colours and sizes..
Ordered one .. love it. It's, in my opinion, the perfect bag.
i bought that but ended up returning it for the muzetto. the shoulder strap felt kinda sharp and it stuck out at an angle for me if i wore it across my chest. The bag itself was nice though, lots of padding in the right places and very light; it just didnt work out for me.
I gotta post about my favorite bag, as I didn't want to always have a book bag and messenger bag. It's the BBP Hybrid hamptons. There are good pics on the site. I only have some crappy ones. Comes in 4 sizes, S, M, L, XL depending on your laptop size.
http://bbpbags.com/hamptons.html
You pick a size exactly for your macbook. It has a seperate padded compartment for the notebook, and a large bag area for carrying binders/papers (anything) and plenty of pockets for chargers/accessories. I use the side mesh pocket for a water bottle, and the other side for an umbrella. In back pack mode it rides low down to the butt, keeps my back cool, helps posture and makes the load easier to carry. When I want a messenger bag, I just convert it to messenger mode.
Backpack mode
Messenger mode
Info on the low back stuff
http://bbpbags.com/hamptons.html
You pick a size exactly for your macbook. It has a seperate padded compartment for the notebook, and a large bag area for carrying binders/papers (anything) and plenty of pockets for chargers/accessories. I use the side mesh pocket for a water bottle, and the other side for an umbrella. In back pack mode it rides low down to the butt, keeps my back cool, helps posture and makes the load easier to carry. When I want a messenger bag, I just convert it to messenger mode.
Backpack mode
Messenger mode
Info on the low back stuff
Fossil has some really nice leather bags. The one above is the Jackson Messenger that comes in brown or black. Link Here: http://www.fossil.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=12052&catalogId=10052&departmentCategoryId=30001&categoryId=211557&productId=22083218&N=0&Ns=p_weight%7c0%7c%7cp_order_history%7c1&rec=5&pn=c&imagePath=MBG1150222
I gotta post about my favorite bag, as I didn't want to always have a book bag and messenger bag. It's the BBP Hybrid hamptons. There are good pics on the site. I only have some crappy ones. Comes in 4 sizes, S, M, L, XL depending on your laptop size.
http://bbpbags.com/hamptons.html
You pick a size exactly for your macbook. It has a seperate padded compartment for the notebook, and a large bag area for carrying binders/papers (anything) and plenty of pockets for chargers/accessories. I use the side mesh pocket for a water bottle, and the other side for an umbrella. In back pack mode it rides low down to the butt, keeps my back cool, helps posture and makes the load easier to carry. When I want a messenger bag, I just convert it to messenger mode.
Backpack mode
Messenger mode
Info on the low back stuff
That's looks gigantic for a day pack! I've been using my Tom Bihn.IMAGO now for a few weeks and can't recommend it enough.
http://www.tombihn.com/page/001/PROD/300/TB0810
eV
That's because there's 4 sizes. for everything from 13 inchers to 20inchers.
(not going to find a tiny bag that holds a 17inch MBP... unless there's some magic involved. and if so I want one.)
OK. For a 17" that makes sense. I wouldn't trust mine to a flimsy bag either (I use a TOm Bihn Brain Cell and the Empire Builder combination)
For some reason I thought the OP was looking for a smaller bag that *could* hold a 13" MBP/MBA and then work as a day pack without the laptop.
eV
Ristretto from Tom Bihn
I think I'm going to try the Ristretto Bag from Tom Bihn. They're back ordered and don't ship until mid-October ... must be a popular bag.
Anyone here using the Ristretto?
I think I'm going to try the Ristretto Bag from Tom Bihn. They're back ordered and don't ship until mid-October ... must be a popular bag.
Anyone here using the Ristretto?