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Looking for Leather Messenger or Convertible Backpack for Client Meetings

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I am looking for a stylish, preferably brown leather messenger bag that can hold my 15" MBP and accessories. Although I would prefer to keep it under $200, I would not mind spending a little more if its worth it.
I did a search on here and found a couple that I like in which I posted below, but I am still interested in seeing if anyone has any additional suggestions.

1. http://www.amazon.com/Le-Donne-Leather-Convertible-Backpack/dp/B003FZ7J74

2. http://www.amazon.com/Vagabond-Traveler-Classic-Briefcase-Backpack/dp/B007VHHGFW/ref=pd_sbs_a_6

3. http://www.fossil.com/en_US/shop/me...e=1000&pn=c&cm_vc=331250&imagePath=MBG9012201
 
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nephilim7 said:
to previous poster:

I was looking at the samsonite, and I ended up with

http://www.amazon.com/Kenneth-Cole-...qid=1352869183&sr=8-2&keywords=I+rest+my+case

to OP:

check out www.sfbags.com for some stylish brown leather cases in your range.
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I kind of like the first you recommended looks bigger looks more durable more room for more stuff! And on the second one I don't like how the laptop is on the end. For some unexplainable reason I jus't don't like it like that. Still good price regardless. I'm using a huge oversized American eagle bag for my hp laptop at the moment.
 
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TC400 said:
I kind of like the first you recommended looks bigger looks more durable more room for more stuff! And on the second one I don't like how the laptop is on the end. For some unexplainable reason I jus't don't like it like that. Still good price regardless. I'm using a huge oversized American eagle bag for my hp laptop at the moment.
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the samsonite has the laptop on the end to facilitate easier airport inspection, but I agree that I'd rather have a gusset on either side of the laptop (as the kenneth cole has, and what I chose).

sorry to OP for slight derailing, here are some I was looking like along the lines of what you were looking at ..

this has an interesting look, and a decent price, but lacks the buckles you seem to prefer:

http://www.amazon.com/David-King-Di...870876&sr=1-18&keywords=leather+laptop+bag+15

buckles:
[edit: nevermind, that's the vegabond you already linked]

if I were to jump the $100 price range for a laptop case (I don't pay full price for luggage, it's too easy to find deeply discounted items), I would get a nice sleeve like sfbag's outback ( http://www.sfbags.com/products/outback-laptop-sleeve/outback-sleeve.php ), and place it in a 'non laptop' vintage bag, where you have much more control over price and style.
 
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I dont mind. Keep the recommendations flowing. lol
There have been some good ones posted already. The David King one looks really good and reasonable.

nephilim7 said:
the samsonite has the laptop on the end to facilitate easier airport inspection, but I agree that I'd rather have a gusset on either side of the laptop (as the kenneth cole has, and what I chose).

sorry to OP for slight derailing, here are some I was looking like along the lines of what you were looking at ..

this has an interesting look, and a decent price, but lacks the buckles you seem to prefer:

http://www.amazon.com/David-King-Di...870876&sr=1-18&keywords=leather+laptop+bag+15

buckles:
[edit: nevermind, that's the vegabond you already linked]

if I were to jump the $100 price range for a laptop case (I don't pay full price for luggage, it's too easy to find deeply discounted items), I would get a nice sleeve like sfbag's outback ( http://www.sfbags.com/products/outback-laptop-sleeve/outback-sleeve.php ), and place it in a 'non laptop' vintage bag, where you have much more control over price and style.
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I really liked this one too. The outside anyway, I've found if I have big empty spaces they fill up, and I can never find anything. You'd probably want a sleeve too as there doesn't seem to be any padding.

http://www.amazon.com/SOLO-D535-3-C...sr=1-25&keywords=leather+laptop+messenger+bag

and one last one, this one has a flapover, but has the handle (wisely) attached to the body so the front latches don't go out:

http://www.amazon.com/Reaction-Kenn...8&sr=1-22&keywords=kenneth+cole+laptop+bag+15

from my experience, the kenneth cole bags all have good hardware (even the cheap ones)


bimmeracer said:
I dont mind. Keep the recommendations flowing. lol
There have been some good ones posted already. The David King one looks really good and reasonable.
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