McKlein USA W Series La Grange Leather Vertical Detachable-Wheeled Ladies'

I first saw McKlein briefcases in "SKY MALL" catalogue in 2001; I've wanted one ever since. Well, I finally purchased the La Grange syle a couple of weeks ago. I LOVE IT! It is sylish, well made and practical for business travel. The ability to covert from rolling to either shoulder or handle style is what sold me; the patented mechanism works very well and the coversion from wheelie bag is simple and efficient. The inside of the case is beige lined, so you can find stuff easily. It is roomy and fits everything perfectly without being overstuffed including peripherals(note: I am completely paperless). I am hoping this is the last briefcase I will ever buy, the lifetime warrantee assures this. The red colour is a darker cherry red, very nice, not garrish.

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STM Bags Medium Revolution Backpack, Fits Most 15" Screens, Burnt Orange/Carbon

This bag is a great bag for the price. It has alot of space to put tons of stuff. I actually put 2 laptops and adapters in this bag already but the only reason that I put 4 stars is because its straps aren't strong enough to hold the weight of both.

But then again I have an Asus Republic of Gamers G53JW-XA1 and that's alot of weight to carry in almost any laptop bag. One other thing to note is that this bag enough to fit a 17 inch laptop. A regular 15 inch laptop fits and has alot of space at the top of the Laptop compartment whilst my Asus ROG G53JW-XA1 fits snuggly into the laptop compartment.

I personally fit my Asus, my Iomega 2TB external hard drive, a 500GB 2.5inch portable hard drive and alot of other stuff into this backpack.

The backpack "rain coat" is neatly hidden away at the bottom of the backpack in a velcro pocket. I don't use the cellphone holder or the 2 bottle holders, but the both seem good and sturdy.

In the main compartment there is a small pocket that I usually keep my Iomega and the portable hard drive. This pocket is located on the "door" for the hidden laptop compartment which is held by velcro. The front compartment is large and has space for alot of things and separate pockets for your pencils,pens and flash drives. There is also another pocket on the outer flap where you can keep other things, I usually keep my wallet there. And there is a small pocket at the front in which you can keep your iPod or other easily scratched electronics or items since it's made of soft material like microfibres.

All in all, I believe that this is a great laptop backpack except for the stitching on the straps which should have been done with stronger threads or catgut or something else that would allow you to support alot more weight such as two laptops which can easily fit in this backpack.

I'd easily recommend this backpack for anyone who is going to use it for the transport of any laptop, just ensure that you only put one in there, or be very careful when transporting more than one when wearing the backpack.

Also to note, backpack looks exactly as seen in images and delivery time was very short.

Another great item from Amazon :)

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McKlein USA W Series Winnetka Leather Women's Briefcase

I have started traveling for business and needed to replace my existing computer bag. My old one was a soft cloth Jantzen bag in which I could stuff everything - laptop, files, extra cable, purse contents, etc. Of course it weighed a ton afterward! :-) It also did not look like a computer bag (which I loved).

The features that sold me on this bag were:
1.) Looks - it may be hard to tell in photos, but there is stitching detail around the bag that helps to set off the bag design. My husband likes that more than I do, but I have to admit it is a nice detail. I, too, chose the red - a very nice, dark red color.

2.) The extra pocket in front - great to grab pens, glasses, keys, airline boarding passes, small (and I mean small) notebook, etc.

3.) I thought I would enjoy having the laptop sleeve - I've been looking for a laptop bag that had almost a 'bag within a bag' so that I could carry the larger bag while traveling and when at a customer site, carry a small, sleek bag with just the laptop and charger. However, this is not the bag for that. Due to the width limitations (discussed below), I have not used the sleeve at all.

4.) Length / width: length would accommodate my laptop and width was somewhere 'in the middle' of laptops being offered on the market.

What I do like about the bag is:
1.) Its looks - as I said, very professional

2.) Leather quality and color - it adds some weight to have a leather bag over a nylon or cloth one, but there is nothing better for longetivity. I expect the leather to age nicely. The red color should complement anything I choose to wear.

3.) There is a pocket on the front (described above) and two additional zippered compartments inside.

4.) The handles are a good length to put over the shoulder without having to have another shoulder strap. (I'm 5'5") I can easily carry the bag over my shoulder or with my hand.

5.) It does allow me to carry the minimal amount of things I need to bring with me on a business trip.

What I don't like about this bag:
1.) The bag looks so nice, I wanted to use it both as a purse and a laptop bag so I could conveniently travel with just 2 items - it and my roll-on suitcase. The laptop bag needs to be a bit wider to achieve that. I could not add my wallet (the bag would not zip) until I took out photos and some extraneous frequent purchase cards. Also, all pockets are very deep so it is hard to keep your lipstick, for example, easily accessible without having to dig through everything else at the bottom of a pocket. (I'm thinking of finding (making) some zippered bags to keep similar items together - easier to find and store in the pocket.)

2.) As mentioned by another reviewer, the middle zippered pocket, where you would expect to be able to put a notebook portfolio, will not accommodate it. So that means that it must be put in the same compartment where you put your peripherals - charger, mouse, cable, wallet, etc. Not a big problem, but you have to ensure you've shoved the peripherals aside so the portfolio can slide to the bottom. If you only travel with a few loose papers or a paper pad without the portfolio cover, this would not be a problem.

3.) A small item, there is a nice key holder hook in the front pocket, but it needs to have a longer length. It is so short, you can't raise it up to hook your keys onto it. You must put your hand with your keys inside the not-very-wide pocket and manage to slide your keys onto the hook. However, handy to find your keys, once done. (I'm getting better at it)

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McKlein USA W Series Hillside Laptop Tote

I was looking for a new bag to carry my Macbook Pro. For daily use, I also carry several files and my lunch to work. When I travel, I would use my computer bag as a purse, so I need room for a wallet, small make-up bag, keys, water bottle, etc., and maybe a sweater. I liked the company's story, as it appears to be started by a young woman social entrepreneur who is providing employment opportunities in her native Thailand, where the bags are manufactured. This is a nice-looking bag, and seems like it will be durable. It has two pockets on either side of the main compartment that can be used for narrow files or notebooks. The main compartment is divided by the padded laptop section and a deep interior zipper pocket. My main complaint is that none of the compartments is wide enough to be practical for carrying purse items and other items for daily use or for travel. If you need a good bag for a laptop, a few peripherals, some files, and notebooks, it should be good, however.

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Lowepro Fastpack 350-Black

Watch as I load the gear from my smaller bag into my new Lowpro Fastpack 350. I was using a smaller bag that I was starting to outgrow. Love the new bag it answered all my issues I was having with my smaller bag.

Product Description

On streets or trails, you can shoot all day when you wear the lightweight, comfortable Fastpack 350 backpack by Lowepro. It protects a digital SLR with grip and a 24-70mm f/ 2.8 or 70-200mm f/2.8 lens attached, plus 17" Widescreen notebook. Generous storage for additional lenses such as 18-200mm, 100, 400 VR, or 70-300mm f/4, flash, and other personal accessories. You won't miss a shot, because side-entry compartments let you grab equipment and accessories, even while you're on the move or without taking the backpack completely off! Customize the easy-to-access main compartment with adjustable dividers, use the outer organizer to keep larger accessories handy, and manage memory cards with a built-in pocket. Brethable, contoured shoulder straps distribute weight evenly.

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• Side Entry Compartment provides easy access to D-SLR equipment and accessories, even when pack is being worn
• Triple Compartment Design ensures superior camera protection, notebook protection (fits up to a 17" Widescreen)
• 180-Degree access panel with adjustable dividers provides excellent protection in a customized fit that's easy to load.
• Outer accessory pockets provide external storage for other accessories with fast access
• Tough, water-resistant outer fabric protects against moisture and abrasion

Timbuk2 Phoenix Laptop Backpack

Or close enough. This bag is fantastic though. I've had it for half a year and have taken it on many trips. It holds more stuff than I ever wanted to bring, doesn't rip, has zipper pulls that don't get caught, and has the niftiest laptop holder. Yeah, I just said that.
It's a good bag. To test it out I stuck a kid in it and hauled him around the house just to get the feel of things. The straps are probably one of the best features I've seen on a bag. Very easy to adjust for people of all sizes, attached with nylon webbing so they can move around farther, and they come with a removable sternum strap.
I'm planning on taking it traveling with me in a few months and know it will stand the use. The only thing some people seem to be asking is if it is waterproof. Water resistant, definitely. The inside is, I think, pvc liner, and when you velcro the inside of the bag, pull down the top flap, and buckle the main strap, yes, it's water resistant. Rain probably won't get into your bag. I just took it for a weekend trip to San Francisco, and all my things were fine. If you were planning on taking it white water rafting or on some type of water excursion, no, it's not water proof, bring dry sacks.

Product Description

The ber-backpack for your laptop and kitchen sink.

Features

• polyester
• Custom-fit strap design for a truer, more comfortable fit.
• Expands from 26L to 35L when you need extra capacity Padded, low profile internal laptop compartment for full protection without the bulk
• Timbuk2's trademarked Swing Around Access; grab your laptop without taking off your pack. Paired velcro loops to secure your helmet/headphones
• Front organizer pockets fit must have accessories Fine weave ballistic with the Timbuk2 color and durability you would expect.
• On-strap bottle opener for party tricks and quick refreshmen Vista loop for 'blinky' bike light attachment.

Timbuk2 Command Laptop TSA-Friendly Messenger Bag

I am rough on my bags. My office is at a power plant, and I travel constantly. I put a lot of abuse on my bags. I have worn out many, many, laptop bags, computer cases, and backpacks dragging them around with me to all of these locations. I finally resorted to using a military backpack that was specially made for the US Army Rangers to use in Afganistan, that one seems to hold up, but it lacks that 'professional' look. (professional soldier YES, but not professional desk jockey)

I had the chance to try this bag out and I must say I am impressed. While it has not been put through the ringer for months on end yet, I can tell right away this is MUCH better than the rest of the laptop cases and computer bags I have used in the past. It is thick and heavy, sturdy stitched, comfortable, and roomy. This thing is great.

Starting with the laptop pocket, yes it folds out so it will supposedly be TSA legal to put through the x-ray scanner at the airport, but tell that to the TSA person who's yelling for you to take it out. It may meet their guidelines, but just take it out anyway or you'll argue away any time you tried to save. The pocket is padded nicely and easy to access without having to open the entire bag up. Nice secure zipper. Even has a smaller padded pocket inside that one to perfectly hold my iPad. Nice touch!

The remainder of the bag is great too. Nice little pockets for odds-n-ends, and water bottle holder on the side. The interior is roomy, more so than it seems by looking. Once you start putting things in, it just keeps filling, its like the clown car of messenger bags. Best part, after I crammed way too much in there, it was still comfortable to carry.

I particularly like the buckles for the flap. Not sure if 'buckle' is the right word, but whatever you call them, I like them. Im tired of breaking buckles or snaps, or the plastic clips. The 'c-ring' type buckle is quick, easy, and secure. Its a small thing, but the small things are what separate ok items from great ones. The straps and everything else are just right, comfortable and easy to adjust.

Overall, this is just one heck of a well designed and well thought out bag. My opinion of this is that it seems to be designed by a USER, instead of some designer somewhere trying to make what he thinks someone would want. This screams that someone who actually uses these bags designed it, which from the info I read seems to be how this company started out.

***UDATE 12/27/12*** I spent most of 2012 traveling every week for work. Meaning airports Monday and Friday, rental cars, and my days spent at power plants. This is STILL my laptop bag, and it still looks great, still works perfect, and believe it or not, still doesnt even have ONE tear or popped stitch I can find. This product is MADE TO LAST!

Product Description

What's this bag all about? More Berlin than Berkeley, the Command's oxford nylon and anodized hardware make it Timbuk2's most sophisticated bag. Paired with a TSA compliant crater sleeve with separate laptop and iPad pockets, it s a free upgrade magnet. Product Info TSA compliant laptop compartment unzips to lie flat for airport security. High density foam laptop sleeve with crater holes for breezy air ciruclation. Durable oxford nylon fabric feels smooth and has a subtle sheen. New Features External Dimensions Will Your Laptop Fit? Which Timbuk2 Messenger Bag is Right for You? MESSENGER STYLE BRIEFCASE STYLE Classic Messenger Bag D-Lux Laptop Messenger Bag Commute Control Command Lifetime Guarantee Laptop Pocket Slash Laptop Pocket Padded Laptop Pocket Padded Laptop Pocket Padded Laptop Pocket Padded Laptop Pocket Electronic Device Fit 10", 13", 15", 17", 19" 13", 15", 17" 13", 15", 17" 13", 15" 13", 15", 17" Dedicated iPad Pocket TSA compliant external laptop compartment Grab Strap to carry as a briefcase Detachable Shoulder Strap Napoleon side-entry accessory pocket Materials Durable Ballistic Nylon Durable Ballistic Nylon Durable Ballistic Nylon Refined Weave Nylon Refined Weave Nylon About Timbuk2 Timbuk2 was born in a San Francisco garage and raised on the backs of hard-working bike messengers. Since 1989, we ve manufactured good-looking, tough-as-hell bags that you can truly make your own. Timbuk2 bags outlast jobs, relationships and sadly, even some pets. We work hard and play harder.

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• nylon
• Durable oxford nylon fabric feels smooth and has a subtle sheen.
• Waterproof TPU liner.
• Classic Messenger fit.
• Improved TSA compliant external laptop compartment unzips and lies flat for going through security without removing your laptop.
• Crater laptop sleeve: superior foam protection with twice the ventilation.