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Looking for a bag that does not break the bank
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Can you also give us an idea of what kind of bag you are looking for and what $ range is "breaking the bank"?
Just based on what you are asking for, the STM Scout is a popular choice.
http://www.stmbags.com/catalog/ipad-bags/scout-for-ipad-shoulder-bag/
Just based on what you are asking for, the STM Scout is a popular choice.
http://www.stmbags.com/catalog/ipad-bags/scout-for-ipad-shoulder-bag/
If you live near an REI - the classic small messenger bag from timbuk 2 seems to fit the bill. In the gray/gray combination that's linked the price is $49.83. I picked one up over the weekend and am not completely sold on the color but it is definitely the cheapest/good quality bag i could find.
Use the find in store feature to save yourself some $$ on shipping!
http://www.rei.com/product/797680
Use the find in store feature to save yourself some $$ on shipping!
http://www.rei.com/product/797680
Might be a decent choice... but might be a tight fit if the Scout DP-0966 that I got today is any indication. Depends on how stuffed you want the bag to be. With my iPad 2 with the Smart Cover, the iPad 2 fits nicely in the area for the iPad. Have to see about getting my iPad 1 back with the Apple Case to see if it might be a wee tight...
Have to play around with it some for a better review... but like it so far for what I was thinking of for a vertical iPad bag did not break the bank. I really wanted a Muzetto - but the cost mainly, and the lead time kept me away.
I scored mine on Amazon for $35 + $9 shipping... I had wanted a black one, but went with the olive for cost and that I could have it this week. Ordered it on the 4th and got it today via Gizmosforlife on Amazon.
The Scout XS/iPad sized bags seem to hard to find right now... The link that I bought mine from is showing $50 to $55 right now.
Will have to test things out when I have time in the next week or so and see if it meets the needs of the OP, like Clixpix review of the Muzetto so long ago..
I decided to give this bag a try from STM. Looks like a nice size and price was right at $34 shipped. Should be here Tues.
http://www.amazon.com/STM-Small-All...r_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=apparel&qid=1302410791&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/STM-Small-All...r_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=apparel&qid=1302410791&sr=8-1
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I decided to give this bag a try from STM. Looks like a nice size and price was right at $34 shipped. Should be here Tues.
http://www.amazon.com/STM-Small-All...r_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=apparel&qid=1302410791&sr=8-1
Just got this one a week ago for my 13" MBA... nice in that it will handle the iPad and the MBA at the same time.... but too big IMO for just the iPad...
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To be honest I find paying $50 or more for a "bag" for the iPad pretty absurd. I found a very nice Targus brand bag labeled "Made for iPad" for only $25 at Walmart. It fits the iPad 2 perfectly and there's plenty of room for a MiFi/Overdrive/etc and some cables and other stuff.
I almost got this for my 13" Vaio but went with a Targus instead for some reason. Either way, I'm in agreement that bags that were built for 13" laptops seem a bit big for the iPad.
I'm looking for a bag that's just a bit smaller and doesn't scream "murse". I'm hoping for a smallish classy leather messenger. Canvas is an option as well.