Targus Groove Backpack Case Designed for 16" Inch Laptops CVR600 (Black)
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Customer Review: The Best thing that Ever Happened to a College Student...
Summary: 5 Stars
As a college student, the average day sees me carrying around several books, my Dell E1505 laptop computer, water bottle, phone, paper, pencils, pens, workout clothing, and occassionally a scarf and gloves. This backback can hold it all with room to spare.
I was impressed right away with how much room this thing has. My laptop fits snuggly, along with a textbook or two and the above mentioned paraphinallia. The backpack has numerous handy pockets and dividers to help keep everything organized, as well as a number of 'features' such as a hole for an mp3 player cord, clip to hold your keyring, and side pockets for drink bottles.
Another worthwhile quality is its durability. I typically carry around about 20lbs of 'stuff' and this pack will hold it all with no problems. Prior to getting this backpack, I went through 2 others in a two month window of time because the straps were not strong enough to carry my load. After four months, I have not seen even the slightest sign of wear or tear.
While this backpack is certainly great for students, especially if your carying around a laptop, it is also practicle for a work place environment. My father and several of his coworkers have the same backpack, and they work in a corporate environment.
I highly recommend this backpack...you won't be dissapointed!
Customer Review: Good Product
Summary: 4 Stars
I was looing for a laptop bag when I bought my laptop. I have always used the messenger type bags. One of my collegues had the backpack type bag and I asked him his opinion. He has made the switch because of the pain of carrying the laptop on one shoulder and because most messenger bags do not have enough space for extra books. SInce i was going back to university and needed a bag that can carry books, I opted for a backpack type bag.
With this I don't have the usual back pain. I can carry it in public transport, ride my moped, no problem. Sometimes, people doesn't even notice that I'm carrying a laptop, which is useful for security purposes. I has room for 2 1" ring files and 2 1" books. I even carry my lunch and my water bottle. The workmanship is good and it looks and feels sturdy. I hope to use it for a long time.
The only drawback is that since the back lining is breatheble, I sweat a lot when using it.
Some features advertised were not present in the bag. The CD storage was not available. The pen loops weremoved to where the CD storage should have been. Also the key chain is removed. I don't know whay. I'm living outside of US, so I can't be bothered of returning it for this simple reason.
Overall, a nice product. I wish they stick to what they advertise.
Customer Review: Better than I'd hoped.
Summary: 5 Stars
I am very happy with the Targus backpack I ordered for my laptop. I am unsure why some people complained it was almost too small for their 15" laptops because it fits my 15.4" just fine. It also has plenty of space for textbooks and other odds and ends I always find myself carrying.
When I first saw the backpack I was worried about how well it would fit me since I have a small frame, but it wasn't a problem. It is probably the most comfortable backpack I've ever owned. It also seems well-designed for keeping your investment (laptop) safe. The pocket built for holding it is well padded and there is enough inner padding to keep anything else from banging around against your computer as well as the protection from general outer mishaps.
This backpack isn't what someone who prefers style might chose, but for functionality it is perfect. I would suggest it for students or people who commute to a job that doesn't require the executive attache' look. If you are debating between this model and a shoulder bag, I would go with the backpack. If you know you'll be doing much walking or standing this bag is ideal since the weight of the backpack is distributed on your whole back as opposed to one shoulder IE: none of that odd over-balanced feeling on one side of your body.
Customer Review: Great for 14/15 inch note books.
Summary: 5 Stars
Just received this on Friday - 5-26-07, I'm going to have to agree and say case/bag is of very high quality. There is padding around the entire bag. Total, there is about one half inch of padding on each side of where the notebook is stored.
I have a Dell 15.4 inch laptop and it protects 95% of it perfectly. Only about 1/2 inch of the laptop sticks out of the protective area, still in the bag where I don't worry about it.
The shoulder straps are made to LAST. They are thick. You could use this bag to go hiking with.
There are 4 separate zippered compartments total. One is designed to hold papers and folders but is not large enough for a binder. One holds the notebook. The other two pockets can hold cables, a mouse, and other miscellaneous objects. I always carry my notebook, trackball, imic, headphones, an Ethernet cable, iPod shuffle, notebook power adapter, I still have space for LOTS more.
The price that Amazon has is a steal.
Pros
* Lifetime warranty
* Metal clips and zippers
* Good amount of padding all around
* Lots of space
* Has Velcro straps on the inside in logical spots
* Excellent price (free shipping also)
Cons
* Not waterproof
Customer Review: Overrated.
Summary: 2 Stars
this review is for the "Groove Notebook Backpack", NOT the case, as apparently Amazon is grouping reviews together?
I bought this backpack with little hesitation considering the hundreds of positive reviews, and was very dissapointed:
1. material is somewhat cheap and thin feeling compared to jansports/eastpaks
2. no weather flaps over the zippers? the rain will come right in.
3. the laptop compartment, the crucial feature - the padding is 3/16 inch. It needed twice this width to protect my $1000 laptop!
4. the Velcro strap above the laptop sleeve doesn't have enough velcro on it to pull it even a little bit tight, essentially making this feature useless.
5. the shoulder straps are made of cheap, thin padding (like the laptop sleeve). I have two jansports that use their "air lift" honeycomb rubber padding, and it makes a HUGE difference. If you lug any real weight, I bet your shoulders will be hurting.
6. the bag just has no style. None.
I immediately repacked this item and will be returning it for a refund. There's nothing "un be lie vable" about this deal - in fact it's slightly overpriced at 30 dollars.