I am looking for a laptop bag for my MBP. Was hoping to get some suggestios here. Preferably I would like to stay away from Messenger bags since they tend to hurt my shoulders.
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I have this. It's the Mamba Pack by Booq. Very well made, it's cheaper now, I bought it a year and a half ago, way back when the 2.2ghz c2d mbp with 128mb 8600gt was all the rage, back then it set me back $195 I think. It still looks like new, nothing's torn apart and I use it now with my 13" mbp.
I definitely recommend it to anyone. The price is worth it for the longevity. If you want real life pictures just ask and I'll post some. -
This is a review I did for another Booq bag that I currently use for my 17" (bottom of the page). There is a version for the 15" as well. It is in the messenger style I suppose, but its very comfortable.
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The Mamba pack that 00fez has is the other bag that I was considering. I think its real nice...and its a backpack. -
If weight gets to your shoulder(s) w/ messenger bags, that backpack by Booq might just be the best option out there.
FWIW, if you (or lurkers) are also interested in briefcase-style bags, Waterfield makes a lightweight bag specifically for MB/MBP/MBA called the Racer-X. Not for the light of wallet, but comes with lifetime guarantee and the guy who answers your phone calls is the owner. Rare these days, to say the least.
http://www.sfbags.com/products/racerx/racerx.htm
I've got their "cargo combo," which is <s> great</s> the best messenger I've ever owned. But you're not shopping for messengers, so... -
Seems a bit big though, at 3.4lbs. Was looking for something a bit more smaller so that even if i don't carry around a 15.4" laptop I can just use it to carry around books and stuff without it looking huge.
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The weight is par for the course for a soft bag with a few bits & bobs inside. Barring a pocketed / handled sleeve you're not going to find anything that much lighter.
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I highly recommend this to you: http://goincase.com/products/detail/nylon-backpack-cl55105
I have several friends that use it and I am always jealous. It's perfect for holding a bunch of other stuff and it's available in the traditional backpack of the "sling" style backpack. I have two friends that took them to Europe for a month and they came back looking brand new.
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