Messenger Bags?

I finally got around to ordering my W510 today. Lenovo doesn't seem to offer much in the way of messenger bags/cases for the 15.6" notebooks. Any good business oriented (no crazy colors) bags besides the normal Tumi, etc. Price isn't too much of an issue, under $500 or so.

 

Very interested in this topic as well. I feel like I'm too old to continue carrying this backpack. LOL!

 

A TSA approved bag (where you don't have to take the laptop out of the bag when you go through security) would be great. I have read good things about Timbuk2.

http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/laptop/laptop-messenger-style/commute-2.0#product=4-30238

 

According to their sizing chart the W510 is too large for the large bag from Timbuk2. It still may fit but I suspect it will be snug. With 9 cell depth plus width equals 12 3/8 inches.
Some that caught my eye thus far are:
Booqbags Boa Large
Laptop Messenger Bags by booq
nice bag but I am opposed to Velcro, I would hate to be the guy that opens his bag during someones presentation.

Waterfields Cargo Mambo Combo
SFBags - WaterField Designs - Checkpoint Friendly - Laptop Bag - Messenger Bag - Briefcase - Travel Tote - Laptop Sleeve - Computer Sleeve
Also very nice bag, and at the top of my list at the moment. I really like the leather accents that can be configured on this one.

 

Can't stress ordering a bag from timbuk2. Their bags are lightyears ahead of other bags. I have an oxford, that is TSA approved, and it is awesome!!!

 

I bought a Kenneth Cole leather messenger bag. It looks really nice and is well made. There is lots of room in it for the charger, external drives mice ect.

Kenneth Cole Laptop & Briefcase - Reaction Briefs Flap-py Gilmore Double Gusset Briefcase 522965 - Luggage Online

I have a W510

 

Since that Kenneth Cole case does not have padded protection for a laptop, what do you use to protect the laptop?

 

I have ordered a Lowepro Messenger bag. Here is a video description.

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It has a padded laptop compartment and seems like it will hold papers, folders, books, and has pockets for items. I am using a sleeve now so I'll be using that in conjunction with this bag also.

 

According to the W510 spec page the notebook will fit in the medium bag.

http://www.lenovo.com/shop/americas/content/pdf/notebooks/ThinkPad/W-Series/W510_datasheet.pdf

 

According to Timbuk2 true depth equals actual depth + thickness. I was thinking the dimensions were going to be similar to my t61p which would total 12 3/8 in. Using the info you provided which is probably for a 6 cell battery I think the 9 cell will still make for a snug fit but it should fit.

 

The W510 comes standard with the 9-cell battery. I don't know why Lenovo would list the dimensions on the tech sheet with the 6 cell.

Can anyone who has received their W510 post the dimensions including the part of the 9-cell battery which protrudes?

 

The OEMs really want to appear smaller and lighter than the competition, so I get the why. Note: that the unit pictured in your attachment has a 6 cell battery attached on page 3. I am very interested in knowing how/if it fits with 9-cell.