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recommendations for an uber cool 15" laptop bag?

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May 8, 2005
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Hi all,

I'm in the market for a cool 15" laptop carry case/bag. Open to suggestions and recommendations with price being a secondary consideration. Thank you! :)
 
I love my ACME Made Slim Tote

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I have the flannel grey one and get many compliments and it suites my needs to boot.
 
the request was for uber cool;oP

don't want to be negative but Brenthaven doesn't quite fit that bill IMHO, case in point - it was purchased for your mother-in-law.

i've got 4 bags that i use in rotation mainly cause i'm always searching for the right one myself. my favorites are:
messenger style:
the cargo bag by waterfield designs it has great reviews and is customizable to some degree.
backpack: the North Face 'Bandwidth'
briefcase: Zero Halliburton
urban hipster: a crumple bag by parcel

my main thing was that i wanted a bag where i can open it and pull the computer out...i didn't want to open it and then open another compartment or sleeve to get it out.

so those are my four recommendations.
 
akabenlee said:
don't want to be negative but Brenthaven doesn't quite fit that bill IMHO, case in point - it was purchased for your mother-in-law.
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ok - not sure what "mother-in-law" has to do with with it being a cool bag or not. Did you look at the bag? If I didn't need the extra storage room and had a smaller MB, I wouldn't hesitate to get the bag. If you read the complete post, I own a Brenthaven myself, as do two good friends of mine.
 
The Timbuk2 is a great bag. I have the commute laptop bag which is perfect (with or without a laptop inside). If you buy a classic messenger bag you're going to need a sleeve as someone previously suggested.

The built in laptop protection in the commute is large enough for a 15" powerbook but not a 15.4" macbook pro :(

That's why I had to go buy an incase case yesterday, the CLS7004 (nylon sleeve graphite) at http://www.goincase.com/classics/
I'm in incase fan, owned 2 bags previously so although it's a soon-to-be outdated bag (they're going to update their line soon I think) I bought it anyway.

Re: Brenthaven, I don't think they're "uncool" per say like my grandmother would use them. Rather, their bags are definitely not as thin as incase and have rather thick bulky padding (which would be great if I dropped my bag). But overall it reminds me of older style laptop bags that are like padded briefcases.

Apple sells them so they have to be cool. They're just not as chic, depending on your tastes :)
 
Boog baby

I find that I don't really use 'computer specific' bags and usually just want a sleeve to protect it, whether I carry it in a suitcase, backpack, or messenger bag.

I've owned Crumpler cases and they are ok, but this sleeve is my favorite:

http://booqbags.com/s.nl/it.A/id.74/.f
 
Foofbag sells some nice laptop sleeves. When/if I get my MacBook I will definately save up for a foofbag.
 
Cool bag

Just posted this about a 12" but they say it fits the 15 also. I can attest to the fack that it is a super cool bag, that not everyone has. The laptop sleeve comes out and the shoulder strap attaches to it so you can carry just your computer and leave the full bag back in the hotel room. Kinda cool http://www.groundwear.com/products.php?style=62
 
If you really want an "uber cool" bag for your Macbook Pro, i suggest buying not buying a laptop bag, but, instead, a backpack and a laptop sleeve.
Here are some of my favourites:
The first one is Nike SB (£60), and the second is Know1edge x In4mation (not yet for sale).

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Or something simpler:
The first is Maharishi (£38) and the second is Medicom x Maharishi (£73)
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All amazing bags, but the prices are not for all...
 
As an avid bagophile - I have a couple recommendations:

1) Shaun Jackson Designs - Backoffice Product
http://www.sjdesign.com/

2) Booq bags backpack system with vyper sleeve (as posted by member, above)
http://booqbags.com/

I have a 12" Powerbook and have happily used the Lapdog (for smaller laptops) for this laptop, my Presario, and before that, my Powerbook 3400.

Good luck!
 
I recommend Crumpler for uber cools bags. They're quality fabrics, great colours and will out last many of the bags on the market today.
 
I love my Crumpler. I got the Part and Parcel model for my 15" MBP and couldn't be happier. It fits it well, manages to look great while not looking like a laptop bag, and has room to spare while keeping a pretty slim profile.

I also have a Brenthaven Metro which is nice, but it doesn't have much room once the laptop is packed.
 
glowbugfarms said:
Just posted this about a 12" but they say it fits the 15 also. I can attest to the fack that it is a super cool bag, that not everyone has. The laptop sleeve comes out and the shoulder strap attaches to it so you can carry just your computer and leave the full bag back in the hotel room. Kinda cool http://www.groundwear.com/products.php?style=62
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I second this...i have one and get compliments all the time...not many people have seen or heard of it which is a selling point for me; i dont like having the same bag as everyone else...also, Men's Fitness gave a review on it about a year back...
 
I think the Timbuk2 bag is the smart choice. The bags look good and are very durable and practical but I think they are not uber cool..
I think that the Lydon bag from Knomo (www.knomobags.com) in lime green pony skin looks uber cool.


However, I ordered an Ipod case from Knomo before and the quality was poor (a metal piece on the inside scratched my Ipod). In addition customer service was very poor. To sum it up:
All their products look very cool but based on my experience I would not recommend buying anything from them.
 
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