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    Tom Bihn Horizontal Brain Cell

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by LupineAngelus, Dec 21, 2006.

  1. LupineAngelus

    LupineAngelus Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does anyone here haveThe Horizontal Brain Cell? Is it good to carry on its own outside of a special laptop bag to put it in? Is it heavy? How secure do the shoulder straps feel?
     
    LupineAngelus, Dec 21, 2006
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I got one, it's carryable with the handle. Heavy? Well, then expected yes, but its cause it's quite padded.

    I don't have the shoulder straps so I can't comment on it.
     
    coriolis, Dec 21, 2006
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    that bag looks really sturdy...
    does it have any extra little compartments or pockets for stuff like mice, headphones, CD's, etc.?
     
    band-aid, Dec 22, 2006
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  4. LupineAngelus

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    It's got a mesh front pocket but I've heard from diffrent reviews that it's not that big.
     
    LupineAngelus, Dec 22, 2006
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    The mesh pockets aren't that big, it can fit the power block and cord though, but I wouldn't put much in it.
     
    mythless, Dec 22, 2006
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    How solid do the handles feel? Do they cut into your palms?
     
    LupineAngelus, Dec 22, 2006
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    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    They're just acrylic handles so it's okay, not padded for sure.

    Barely any space at the sides, paper, maybe.
     
    coriolis, Dec 22, 2006
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    the brain cell is the best bag in the world. are you talking about the xtra heavy duty shoulder strap tom bihn sells? i've never used anything more comfortable. you can absolutely use it as a standalone bag or as a sleeve inside of another bag. i can carry by power brick, mouse, external hard drive, and a few CD's in the outside pouch. the straps are simple nylon but i find them comfortable enough and they do not cut into my had. i would recommend a strap if you are planning on using it as a standalone bag though.
     
    stkim, Dec 25, 2006
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  9. LupineAngelus

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    Thank you! I already have a Timbuk2 Messanger bag and I'd hate to buy another bag just for the brain cell to fit in.
     
    LupineAngelus, Dec 25, 2006
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