Review: Pad & Quill's Small Briefcase Is a Neat Bag for Your iPad, MacBook, and More

[MacRumors]

The heated debate over whether an iPad can replace a Mac as a day-to-day workhorse shows no sign of abating. One way of evading the crossfire is to plump for both, but to do that you need a bag that can conveniently accommodate the two devices for when you're on the move.

Pad & Quill's Small Briefcase ($219) is one of the Minneapolis company's latest compact leather and canvas solutions for carrying an iPad Pro and a 13-inch MacBook Pro, along with more traditional study/business miscellanea, so we looked at whether it can live up to its billing.


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[CarpalMac]

That is another good looking potential man bag, but the zip teeth are a major no-no for me. How hard is it to add a decent protective lining of fabric along the inside? To me it shows either lack of attention to detail or simple laziness.

 

[Nefilim]

Mmm... sandwiches!

Somewhat pricey, but these days that seems to be a trend.

 

[Branskins]

That is another good looking potential man bag, but the zip teeth are a major no-no for me. How hard is it to add a decent protective lining of fabric along the inside? To me it shows either lack of attention to detail or simple laziness.

Everything sounded great up until this.

Do the 15" bags have a similar problem?

 

[Nick11Mac]

The article photo shows a leather flap. That may serve as a shield from the zipper. Though not inexpensive, the function and look of the bag is nice.

 

[simonmet]

Just out of interest, is this "sponsored content"?

If so, shouldn't it be labelled as such?

I'm reading between the lines and assuming that it is.

 

[leroypants]

Not enough room for the cornucopia of dongles the new Macboos need to function.

 

[Telos101]

Just out of interest, is this "sponsored content"?

If so, shouldn't it be labelled as such?

I'm reading between the lines and assuming that it is.

Well, it criticises the bag for perceived failings, which is what a review should do. Sponsored content would just like list a bunch of features and provide a buy link.

 

[HoosBruce]

I want to review one for free!

 

[Brawnydt]

Actually I've seen this bag, there is a leather lining inside the flap to protect the tech from the zipper. And the zipper itself is some kind of fancy polished metal that doesn't scratch tech like other zippers. I think they talk about it in the product video...

 

[C DM]

Just out of interest, is this "sponsored content"?

If so, shouldn't it be labelled as such?

I'm reading between the lines and assuming that it is.

https://macrumors.zendesk.com/hc/en...-news-stories-really-advertising-in-disguise-

 

[Goatllama]

Where's the giveaway?

 

[Nick11Mac]

Actually I've seen this bag, there is a leather lining inside the flap to protect the tech from the zipper. And the zipper itself is some kind of fancy polished metal that doesn't scratch tech like other zippers. I think they talk about it in the product video...

Thanks for sharing the video. The bag looks good, also durable and useful. He talks about the zipper too.

 

[bstpierre]

Just out of interest, is this "sponsored content"?

If so, shouldn't it be labelled as such?

I'm reading between the lines and assuming that it is.

There is this disclaimer at the end:

Note: Pad & Quill supplied the bag to MacRumors for the purposes of this review. No other compensation was received.

 

[OldSchoolMacGuy]

Seems Pad & Quill sent a bunch of freebies out. 9to5mac just reviewed the same.

 

[snowmoon]

If you're going to spend a small fortune on a bag there are much better ones out there. Don't get sucked into these crap reviews just because some company threw a pricey bag your way.

 

[James.K.Polk]

If you're going to spend a small fortune on a bag there are much better ones out there. Don't get sucked into these crap reviews just because some company threw a pricey bag your way.

Which would you recommend? My bag from Far Horizon Traders fell apart after less than a year of use.

 

[jazz1]

I've got one coming this week. I've had some of their smaller leather goods, and I've been impressed so far.