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    "Women's" laptop case?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by jcannuck, Dec 16, 2004.

  1. jcannuck

    jcannuck Newbie

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    I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of a new Fujitsu P7010. I currently have a 6+lb Acer that I carry around in a comfy Kensington saddlebag. Now that I will have a much smaller, sexier computer, I'd like a smaller, sexier bag! Has anyone seen/used any of the following or similar bags?

    http://www.ebags.com/sumdex/she_rules_153_michelle_brief/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=15452&NDA=N-2006693%20500377

    http://www.ebags.com/samsonite/ultima_tote/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=48470

    http://www.ebags.com/mobile_edge/select_tote/product_detail/index.cfm?modelid=20490

    http://www.acmemade.com/theslimbrief.html

    http://www.casauri.com/citra/citra_pv1512.shtml

    The following are my criteria:
    - looks professional without being to "traditional"
    - comfortable to carry
    - fit the P7 + adaptor + phone + a few papers etc.
    - durable and safe for my new toy!

    Thanks!
    JC
     
  2. AdvidG

    AdvidG Notebook Consultant

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    Fujitsu P7010
    Intel® Pentium® M Processor ULV 733 (1.1 GHz, 2 MB L2 Cache, 400 MHz)
    • Microsoft® Windows® XP Home with Microsoft Works
    • 10.6" wide format XGA Crystal View TFT display
    • 512 MB DDR micro-DIMM SDRAM memory (256 MB x 2)
    • 40 GB hard drive²
    • Modular Multi-Format DVD Writer (Super-Multi DVD drive)
    • Fingerprint sensor
    • Built-in Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG LAN (802.11b/g), multinational³ 56K4 V.90 modem and 10/100 Base-Tx Ethernet
    • Two USB 2.0, IEEE 1394, Memory Stick®/SD slot, Compact Flash slot, PC Card slot
    • Standard high-capacity battery

    [:0] WOW! Nice specs.

    I had fun searching for sylish notebook bags for him AND her. Of the ones you posted...I liked the 'ACME's the best. Very nice.[8D]

    The others...not so much. The 'purse' style looks good but, is there enough padding protection? And theives already love purses. Imagine them finding a laptop in one? [8)]-(evil thief)

    Well... here are a few I came across...

    http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Mobile-Edge-Black-Full-Grain-Leather-Ladies-Briefcase--METBL1-/sem/rpsm/oid/113881/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

    http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Icon-Tuscany-Notebook-Case--ICON200TUSGRN-/sem/rpsm/oid/90121/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

    http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Mobile-Edge-Chocolate-Suede-Ultra-Tote--METL08-/sem/rpsm/oid/113886/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

    http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Mobile-Edge-Red-Full-Grain-Leather-Ladies-Briefcase--METBL7-/sem/rpsm/oid/113882/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

    Well...Tell all what you think....
     
  3. jcannuck

    jcannuck Newbie

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    All of the bags I posted have separate protective Notebook compartments. I have to say I'm leaning toward the Acme or the Casauri myself. I didn't really think about the theft issue - I suppose that could be true. However, they are not "open" tote bags - they have zippers etc. so no one could steal it without ripping it off you and I'm not sure a briefcase offers any extra protection. What I wonder about is the comfort factor difference between a briefcase strap and the long tote straps. Can anyone comment on their experience?
     
  4. atrain

    atrain Newbie

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    have you looked at the range from crumpler, an australian courier bag manufacturer. not so business minded, although i have the black 12-15" roll-o-notes & find it fantastic for quite a few reasons
    www.crumpler.com

    here is a mini pictorial review i wrote with some IRL pics
    http://www.t-station.net/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=26059
     
  5. MissyD

    MissyD Newbie

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    I've been looking for women's laptop bags and I found a couple new sites with some neat looking bags:

    www.moonsus.com
    www.clarkandmayfield.com
    www.kineobags.com
     
  6. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Targus has a new women's line as well. www.targus.com

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