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Kensington 62220 Contour 15.4-Inch Notebook Carrying Case by Kensington
Digital Photo Product DetailsManufacturer: Kensington Audio: English (Original Language) Format: CD Platform: No Operating System Model: 62220 Color: As Shown Product features: - Contour panel and weight distribution system reduce muscle fatigue by 35%
- Intuitive pockets keep frequently-used items within easy reach; Expandable main compartment unzips for an additional 1" of storage space.
- 1680 Denier Ballistic Nylon protects against abrasions, punctures, and tears
- Back compartment protects against pokes from sharp edges
- Ergonomically-designed handle stays together and distributes force
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Kensington 62220 Contour 15.4-Inch Notebook Carrying CaseCustomer Review: Well utilized space, lots of handy pockets, easy to carry on shoulders or by hand Summary: 4 Stars
I've had about 4 different laptops and so 4 different laptop bags in the last 6 years and found that a good laptop bag needs to have this:
* Good protection for the laptop
* Good utilization of space - everything should be easy to reach, not like a duffel bag where you can stuff everything
* Enough space to carry a laptop, mouse, power brick, note pads, documents, PDA, cell phone, umbrella and other basic accessories
* Easy to hang on the shoulder and by hand.
* Good looks
After all these points, I was in a big dilemma if I should go for a rolling laptop bag or a 'typical' laptop bag. Finally decided against a rolling bag as I felt that it would be too bulky, difficult to lift and carry in times where it is necessary (like when it rains, over stair cases) + it might be difficult to carry it along with another carry-on luggage in international flights. If you are ok with all of these, there is a nice rolling luggage by Wegner (Swiss army) which I had shortlisted - do take a look at that (PATRIOT from Wenger Triple Gusset Rolling Case w/ Removable Tote).
Having decided to go with a 'typical' laptop case - I totally ruled out Samsonites and others after looking at them - they just provide you space to stuff things, nothing else.
This bag - the Kensing contour is very unique, it has all the points which I was looking for + these:
* Front small pocket: The best thing I like is the front pockets where I can keep a power brick and a optical mouse - all these are something which I would need immediate when I put my laptop down + I can keep an umbrella in the same pocket which I can take out if it starts raining.
* Front large pocket: not critical accessories/utilities which we require only after setting up the laptop - I usually keep a cable lock, ear phones, spare spectacles, glue stick, white board markets, pen drive, postage stamps etc - all these in easy to reach compartments, without having to stuff them.
* Rear pocket - this is the pocket which is on the 'countoured' side of the bag, hugs you when you put the bag on your shoulders. There is enough space - but I usually stuff very few things - like a mini external hard drive, network cable and a portal wireless router.
* Heart of the bag - The laptop compartment is well padded to protect your equipment and it is made to fit 15" laptop. Next to the laptop comparment are two compartments for documents - where I keep my documents and notepads.
Here is the best part - I tried keeping my 17" scanner into the document compartment and it easily fits into it - even though I do not intend to carry it like that - it would help me in case if I have to.
* Easy to reach document compartment - Just love this compartment: When you put your bags on your shoulder and walk towards the airline security, you do not want to rummage through your bag/wallet and look for the travel documents - just keep them in this easy to reach compartment, it does have a zipper.
- This is not just for air tickets, but I use it mostly for keeping my company/client ID badges and a short pack of my business cards
* Where Kensington loses a star is in the styling - it looks like a really decent bag, very good indeed. But I would have like it if Kensington has styled it even better. Swiss army/wenger bags are the best in styling).
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