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    Belkin Sling = Gender specific?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by DamnYouBlueScreen, Mar 5, 2008.

  1. DamnYouBlueScreen

    DamnYouBlueScreen Notebook Consultant

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    I'm just wondering if this type of bag from Belkin is gender specific towards women only? Reason being is that whenever I see them advertised, most of the photos show a woman using the bag, when maybe just once, I saw a guy in the advertisement using the bag as well.

    http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=375643
     
  2. rsly33

    rsly33 Notebook Consultant

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    To the OP - I wouldnt say its gender specific, but it does look like more of a girls bag.
     
  3. Ravich

    Ravich Notebook Consultant

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    If you have to ask, you probably wont be comfortable using it
     
  4. Lil Mayz

    Lil Mayz Notebook Deity

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    I think it's a matter of opinion. If you feel it looks a little feminine for your tastes, there are hundreds of other cases on the market. But I think it'd look fine if a guy wears it.
     
  5. flipfire

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    I dont find it girly at all.. since when did notebook bags become gender specific?

    Metrosexual at the very most.
     
  6. jin07

    jin07 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Around the time Hello Kitty started making laptop covers and bags.

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...mp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00134F6CY

    Seriously though, like what Ravich said, if you have to ask, you probably already know your answer. In my opinion, it doesn't look "girly." Also, yes there are some notebook bags made for women. They usually have different straps that better fit their chest.
     
  7. admlam

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    Hello Kitty doesn't make it gender specific.

    As for the bag, it looks metrosexual at most. But quite frankly, it doesn't matter what it looks like as long as its functional. Screw what other people think.
     
  8. NumLock

    NumLock Notebook Evangelist

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    I like the style of this bag, I plan on getting it soon. Does anyone has an experiences or know someone who had any problems with it?
     
  9. biada

    biada Notebook Consultant

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    Isn't it funny how a female can carry a bag design for men, but if a man carries a bag design for females, it would look ghey..

    Sorta like how a female can look thru the mens underwear department and no one would suspect a thing. But if a man is looking thru a female underwhere department, we better get security on him. haha
     
  10. flipfire

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    and the whole debate about sexism goes on and on again...

    Im actually looking forward to getting this bag aswell. My current bag is slowly falling apart...
     
  11. bubba_000

    bubba_000 Notebook Evangelist

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    Does it really matter? If you like it, who cares?

    For instance, i'm a guy and my favourite colour is pink. I have a pink little carying bag for my mobile phone and a pink wallpaper. Unfortunately i couldn't find a pink laptop case :(
     
  12. X2P

    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    Its not gender specific. My gf has owned one for a while and only down side is taht if you over stuff it AT ALL it will begin to tear the strap.
     
  13. flipfire

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    Im checking this out today and might actually buy it. Hopefully they still have it in stock
     
  14. dirtytricks

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    Keep telling yourself that.
     
  15. flipfire

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    Its not gender specific, its just more focused to entice the female gender from purchasing it.

    Female underwear on the other hand, thats gender specific.
     
  16. flipfire

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    Okay so i went to look for the belking sling again on my lunchbreak but no one had it.

    So i ended up purchasing a Belkin 15.4" messenger bag for $40AU. Looks nice, comfortable and sturdy. If anyone wants a review or photos of it let me know.
     
  17. kvehh

    kvehh Notebook Consultant

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    I would use that bag, and I know of a few guys that would use it! ;)
    There is nothing wrong with it! ;) :)

    So, no I don't think it's gender specific.. ;)
     
  19. flipfire

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    I just realised that sling bag is the exact same bag as the messenger bag! The only difference is the straps instead of the 'sling' .

    No it doesnt make you look gay or metrosexual at all. Its actually nice looking and comfortable.
     
  20. Crimsonman

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    I see nothing wrong with that bag, I'd use it... getting pink might be a little sketchy though...