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    The best leather messenger bag

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Benlehot, Feb 17, 2008.

  1. Benlehot

    Benlehot Notebook Geek

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    Hi,

    I'm looking for a nice leather messenger bag

    I'm thinking about the one made by Vaja

    http://www.vajacases.com/

    it's 400$usd but the reviews are very excellents!


    The price is not a big problem, I'm looking to spend around 400-500$ max but I want the best!


    thanks for your suggestions ;)

    Ben
     
  2. sinstoic

    sinstoic Notebook Deity

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    Franklin Covey Natalie Black Leather Unisex Messenger Bag (720955)

    This is a very good bag for Dell XPS M1330. It can take an M1330 with a 9 cell battery even in the Dell provided sleeve! Check out my review for more details.
     
  3. Benlehot

    Benlehot Notebook Geek

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    maybe cheaper in quality than the vaja ;p

    I don't really like how it looks
     
  4. sinstoic

    sinstoic Notebook Deity

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    Expensive doesn't necessarily mean better :) . By the way, the said bag was $220 when released a few years back and is now being discontinued hence the bargain price. Nevertheless, seeing is believing. Even for brand conscious people, Franklin Covey is a respected name.
     
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    NULL Notebook Consultant

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    if you're going to spend that much money then go to an upscale department store and have a look in person.
     
  6. Benlehot

    Benlehot Notebook Geek

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    I want to know what are my possibilities before buying!
     
  7. Ken Wind

    Ken Wind Notebook Deity

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    Is the bag for a specific notebook? If so, which one?
     
  8. Benlehot

    Benlehot Notebook Geek

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    i'm a thinkpad lover ;)

    it will always be something like a T61 14.1 no-widescreen

    if it's not a thinkpad it will be something smaller, i'm looking for an ultraportable like a EEE or a Sony TZ

    i want to have my notebook and some others documents!
     
  9. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    Before you go and pick one of those bags, you should check out Tumi, they make the highest quality luxury leather bags. Tumi bags are either made in the United States or in Germany.
    I would look into them, they make very high quality bags, which come with a warranty. Unfortunately they are a bit expensive though.

    K-TRON
     
  10. Benlehot

    Benlehot Notebook Geek

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    [​IMG]

    this one look fanstastic :)

    I'll check Tumi later this afternoon!
     
  11. Junebug

    Junebug Newbie

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    I just ordered a camel leather Travel Satchel from Far Horizon Traders ( http://www.farhorizontraders.com/servlet/StoreFront). It has not arrived yet but it looks good in the pictures. They also sell on e-bay, but often the e-bay price exceeds what they sell it on there web site for.

    They also have messenger bags. I like the more rustic look...you may not like these since the one you posted is more posh, but I was looking for a bag that will still look good years from now...fancy leather is so easily damaged in the airplane overhead that I want something that will take a little abuse and still be presentable. To each his own, but I thought I would let you know it is an option.

    Junebug
     
  12. Benlehot

    Benlehot Notebook Geek

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    thanks Junebug, I like the rustic look =D