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Scanning through this thread, in my opinion Click Pix's photos on page 2 look reasonably close in tone to your bag. A lighter brown with an obvious contrast from the strap. The other bags I'm seeing the strap the color of the leather seem to almost be the same.

I'm wondering if these really are just lighting issues.

I think that it is lighting to some degree, but ultimately related to the finish of the leather.

I've been in contact with the folks over at Waterfield and they believe the colour has been consistent but confirmed that the batch of leather that my bag was made from did not have the usual sanded finish (some quality control issues at the tannery perhaps?). I think it is the sanded finish that gives darker areas which almost create a shadow in making the overall colour look darker. Anyway, they are giving the sanded finish another go in a late November/early December run.

Not sure what's up with the different strap types though.
 
Just a heads up, I got my email yesterday sayng my 13" Muzetto is on it's way, should be here tomorrow....Woo Hoo!!! :D
 
Ditto ! After months of hemming and hawing since launch day drooling over the Muzetto I pulled the trigger. Can't wait to get mine in my grubby little hands !
 
I hope this works...my bag from the August production run.

Jude

http://att.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=257149&stc=1&d=1287970848



Wow - The Muzetto is truly an awesome bag !!! As everyone else as said it is just a phenomenal piece of craftsmanship. The leather quality is top notch and the build is flawless.

The bag itself (late November run) has the traditional D rings which I love. The color and finish is just as described on the site and Gary's walk thru on SFBAGS.COM. Close to Jude's pic here - dark, rich brown. It will look "at home" whether wearing a suit or jeans. My only regret is I did not get this sooner !

I bought the 10" Portable and thought it might help to describe my normal contents :
iPad (naked)
Waterfield Ultimate slip case
Lunch (for the test - 1 banana, 2 granola bars, 1 sandwich, a bunch of fig newtons)
Car keys
Box of tic tacs
Lens cloth
Bus tickets
iPhone in bumper case
Blackberry (work) - naked
Wallet
Tissues (I usually put about 10 in a small ziploc bag)
Little pill container (about 6 advil and 6 aspirin)
Small Swiss army knife (the key chain versions - scissors, file, small blade, tweezers, tooth pick)
iPhone headset

With that load, the bag is full - not busting at the seams full but full. iPad still slips in and out nice and easy for my bus rides, etc. Sorry for the contents detail but it was something I was looking for so hopefully it will help the next person !
 
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http://att.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=257149&stc=1&d=1287970848



Wow - The Muzetto is truly an awesome bag !!! As everyone else as said it is just a phenomenal piece of craftsmanship. The leather quality is top notch and the build is flawless.

The bag itself (late November run) has the traditional D rings which I love. The color and finish is just as described on the site and Gary's walk thru on SFBAGS.COM. Close to Jude's pic here - dark, rich brown. It will look "at home" whether wearing a suit or jeans. My only regret is I did not get this sooner !

Glad to hear about the quality...I'm still waiting for mine. I ordered mine from the early November prod. run...got and email on Monday that they were a week behind and haven't even begun making it yet. I hope the hurry up and get them made b/c I really can't wait to get mine.
 
Just wanted to throw my 2 cents into the mix.

Originally, when iPad had released, I had ordered an Ultimate Sleevecase.

(My review here: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/895940/ )

It has been precisely what I was looking for in regards to protection, and I am as happy with it today as I was when it arrived :D

I have been so happy with the quality, I had wanted, but struggled since I got my Sleevecase, with pulling the trigger for a Muzetto only due to price. After having gone through 2 portfolio bags in a year, I started thinking harder about value for the dollar. The Portfolio bags were not the greatest in portability, and the durability wasn't always the greatest with ripped interior pockets, and faded leather. I could fit a lot more in them, but trips to the city weighed heavily on my shoulder, and the size would take up a whole seat next to me, or leave no legroom by my feet.

So I finally decided to pull the trigger and weather out the wait times to get my Muzetto. I had initially ordered the Muzetto Portable with the black trim. Immediately after exiting my order confirmation, I had concern that it may be too small. Watching more reviews of it on youtube, I emailed a couple of the reviewers and came to the conclusion that I would be happier with the 13" Laptop Muzetto, I contacted Waterfield who responded promptly that the change was no problem.

I finally received it last month, it was delivered in a US Postal Priority box. Opening the box revealed my Muzetto sitting in a large clear plastic bag with simple packaging. It did not come with the removable straps which I was actually happy about, and it came as a nice rich brown color completely comparable to the color shown on their website. The color reminds me of a nice bomber jacket, The leather has a "broken in" flexibility to it, it has such a quality feel, I would love to have a leather jacket with leather like this. I know I am repeating many other peoples sentiment, but the stitching was done so well, I have no fear of it loosening. The only thing that surprised me a little bit was at the top of the bag just above the stitching on the sides, there was a little loose oilly substance, I don't know if it was a little glue or leather oil, it was no big deal, I just wiped it off.

The inside material is of excellent quality as well. It is strong, I have no fear to the lining or pockets tearing on ripping. You've all seen the photos of course of the orange toned liner, and the soft neoprene pockets, this is a bag that will last a good long time.

As comparison for those that own the Ultimate Sleevecase with the leather bottom, this is the same leather. The black coloring appears to be the same material used.

It is definitely lighter weight than the portfolio bags I have lugged around for years. The vertical shape definitely adds to it's more portable feeling. The strap is simple, I like the touch of the textured no slip shoulder pad that is installed using velcro so as the bag slides from your side to your back, the shoulder pad stays in place on your shoulder. There is a little annoyance of the sound of the strap moving back and forth with the hard plastic D-Shaped holder, but again, thats just nitpicking.

I am definitely glad I moved up to the 13" Laptop bag. I think for me being a large guy, the portable would had come across as a murse, and larger would had been too large, this is the perfect size for me. Interestingly though, my girlfriend did call it a "man bag" and told me she would had suggested differently had I shown her I was going to purchase this. This is because it only comes with a shoulder strap and no handle. This is also a woman that believes T-shirts with pockets are for old men, as well as me drinking Coffee in the middle of the day is an old man thing ;) she and I have very different taste, so I don't necessarily put much on her saying that lol This is a very masculine bag. IMHO this works well at the office wearing business casual, as well as T-Shirt and Jeans on the weekends.

Primarily I use it for my iPad and cables, some work related paperwork, my morning breakfast bar and lunch, my portable camera and some odds and ends things I need to carry with me when mobile.

It is an excellent bag. I am glad I spent the money, it is well worth it.
 
camera?

If I carry an ipad, phone, wallet, would there be room for the Canon G series camera (G8). I'd like to get the portable one if I can take my camera and ipad. Thanks.

Edit: one more question. Is the strap adjustable? I'm quite short. Most bags hang too low on me. Also, it would be nice to
be able to adjust to wear differently with different clothes. Thanks.
 
I just received a new Muzetto with the sanded finish. Here are some side-by-side pictures of the two bags. Clearly it's not just a lighting issue. I'm much happier with the latest bag, which is exactly what I thought I would be getting originally. Now to deal with returning the original bag.
 

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I just received a new Muzetto with the sanded finish. Here are some side-by-side pictures of the two bags. Clearly it's not just a lighting issue. I'm much happier with the latest bag, which is exactly what I thought I would be getting originally. Now to deal with returning the original bag.


Wow, thats actually surprising. Did the second one come with the removable straps? I am curious if Waterfield was thinking of going in one direction, put the brakes on it and went back to what they have been doing....
 
Just ordered one of the New (Announced today!) Black Muzetto's to fit my 13' Macbook Air and accessories today, excited! I have a brown/black Personal Muzetto now (The one that essentially just fits the iPad along with some accessories) and absolutely love it. Once I get it at the end of the month I'll post some pics.

Also, if anybody is interested...I'm gonna sell my Brown/Black Muzetto. Before I post it on Ebay (I'll give it a week from this post date..) I'll give anybody here first chance if any interest is there. It's in PERFECT condition and is fantastic. Shoot me a PM :cool:
 
I came in here looking to see what others were using with their iPads since I plan on picking one up when the second generation comes out. But, OMG! There is no way I could wear this around my friends without being ridiculed. Where are you guys that wearing this is normal? If I saw a guy walking around with a vertical hanging bag, he'd instantly stand out as effeminate. Even the name sound womanly. "Hey, I'm bringing my iPad in my Muzetto."

Dude, seriously could you honestly say that with a straight face to your buddies?

Didn't mean to come here bash this thing but is there something else they offer that doesn't look like a purse?
 
I came in here looking to see what others were using with their iPads since I plan on picking one up when the second generation comes out. But, OMG! There is no way I could wear this around my friends without being ridiculed. Where are you guys that wearing this is normal? If I saw a guy walking around with a vertical hanging bag, he'd instantly stand out as effeminate. Even the name sound womanly. "Hey, I'm bringing my iPad in my Muzetto."

Dude, seriously could you honestly say that with a straight face to your buddies?

Didn't mean to come here bash this thing but is there something else they offer that doesn't look like a purse?

You bro, Yeay I here ya

Bring one of deez to the Bear's game and Woa! The buds would get a hoot! and the babes would laugh dear ***es off.

Go Bears :rolleyes:
 
After having seen one, the bag is overrated, overhyped and overpriced. It doesn't have to be muzetto to carry iPad or MacBook. It's the leather and "made in SF" that attract people. The styling is boring and not cool. :eek:
 
After having seen one, the bag is overrated, overhyped and overpriced.
Paper or plastic?

It doesn't have to be muzetto to carry iPad or MacBook.
What are you using to carry your iPad and/or MacBook?

It's the leather and "made in SF" that attract people.
Can't simply say what bag you are using and why. No, you have to try and read into why other people buy what they do, which says more about why you'd buy the product than why others did. And no, I do not own any Waterfield products.

The styling is boring and not cool.
Then don't buy one. Perhaps an office envelope would work for you.
 
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What a bunch of opinionated viewpoints. Mine is right you all are wrong, I got what I got because I'm smart and fashionable while everybody elses choice is stupid because you didn't buy what I bought or what I want to buy. Matter of fact, I am going to go into a product thread that I have no interest in purchasing JUST to criticize your purchase because you aren't great like me.

Unfortunately this is more the rule than the exception lately :( I used to go to macrumors as a great resource and generally enjoyed the discussions and insightful viewpoints on various products, this community has changed. So easy to hide behind the anonymity of the internet, I guess this brings out some people's true colors in a dark wide spectrum.

Bottom line is, we buy what we buy because it suits us. I don't purchase anything to impress anybody. I don't write a review to defend my purchase or the company I purchased from. Blindly throwing out statements such as "it stinks!" it's no good" without any input whatsoever to back it up besides "I saw one once" :rolleyes:

I am not gay, I am not effeminate, I am FAR from a Metrosexual. I generally wear business casual at work being khakis and sweaters in the winder, khakis and collared shirts when its warm. I am t-shirt and jeans outside of the office. I like sports, I am not afraid to get my hands dirty doing projects around the house. I do not see a dark brown durable leather with black canvas being feminine, and for those that do, I don't base anything in my life on your opinion. I have not had odd looks thrown my way when I wear it. I preferred the vertical bag because I don't like having a horizontal bag wrap it's way around me getting in my way. Portfolios are too large for me for what I carry, the vertical hangs more comfortably. The insides of most portfolio bags I have owned have torn. I do not see that happening with this bag ever. The insides are solid, well constructed, and the design IN MY OPINION is extremely well thought out. I do not only carry my iPad in mine, I carry paperwork, other electronics, and occasionally my laptop in it. I do not refer to it regularly as my Muzetto, it's a bag....

I don't write this as a goodbye cruel world, I am never coming back to this site again, I'm not that important. But I am sure I am not alone in saying I am finding myself here less and less and have been getting very little out of it these days. I really hope it changes.
 
If anyone has a Muzetto in brown for the 11" MacBook Air that you want to sell, please PM me.
 
Will the personal size fit the new mac mini?

http://att.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=257149&stc=1&d=1287970848



Wow - The Muzetto is truly an awesome bag !!! As everyone else as said it is just a phenomenal piece of craftsmanship. The leather quality is top notch and the build is flawless.

The bag itself (late November run) has the traditional D rings which I love. The color and finish is just as described on the site and Gary's walk thru on SFBAGS.COM. Close to Jude's pic here - dark, rich brown. It will look "at home" whether wearing a suit or jeans. My only regret is I did not get this sooner !

I bought the 10" Portable and thought it might help to describe my normal contents :
iPad (naked)
Waterfield Ultimate slip case
Lunch (for the test - 1 banana, 2 granola bars, 1 sandwich, a bunch of fig newtons)
Car keys
Box of tic tacs
Lens cloth
Bus tickets
iPhone in bumper case
Blackberry (work) - naked
Wallet
Tissues (I usually put about 10 in a small ziploc bag)
Little pill container (about 6 advil and 6 aspirin)
Small Swiss army knife (the key chain versions - scissors, file, small blade, tweezers, tooth pick)
iPhone headset

With that load, the bag is full - not busting at the seams full but full. iPad still slips in and out nice and easy for my bus rides, etc. Sorry for the contents detail but it was something I was looking for so hopefully it will help the next person !

In your opinion, do you think that the personal size will fit the new mac mini?
 
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