Review: LoopBag Transit Notebook Bag

Sturdy and stylish come to mind as good adjectives for the ‘Transit notebook bag’ from Loop Bags. I had the opportunity to test out the 15” notebook bag for the last month and overall it’s been a quite good experience.

The initial external impression of this bag is an attractive color and styling that looks and feels quite large.  The fabric is an ‘Airgaurd’ waterproof nylon fabric that feels strong and rugged. The detachable shoulder strap has a solid feel and enough neoprene padding to keep the bag comfortable on your shoulder for typical transport times. The strap is adjustable and has a solid metal strap adjuster that should last the life of the bag.

There are external pockets on either side of the bag that can hold odds and end but there are no internal pockets or storage areas, just one full opening. On my test bag, I actually found the zippers attractive, as they are large and metal, but have a rubber grip with the ‘Loop’ logo on them.  On the outer pockets, I found opening them quite difficult and they never seemed to quite loosen up. Frequently they would snag and that kind of left me cold.

The two main internal compartments had no such issues with

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Review: MusicSkins - Stylish Protection

Protection and personalization are the two things that many people want when looking to add some flare to their electronic devices. Everywhere I go I see laptops, cell phones, and iPods covered with stickers. It's not just young folks either. It's everybody. Some look cool, some look cheap, but the ones I tested for MusicSkins were exactly what I was looking for. 

You go to the website, choose an image you like (favorite band, rapper, models, etc.), select the device you want it for (mp3 player, laptop, cell phone, game device), and order it. 

Once it arrives, you simply affix the 3M vinyl sticker to your device. Everything is pre-cut for your specific device, so it fits perfectly. The 3M vinyl doesn't leave any bubbles or residue when you remove it. It's really great stuff -- and very durable. I've been using one on my Razr phone for a couple of years and it's held up incredibly well. 

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Review: Skooba Satchel 2.0 - Laptop bag

I got to try out the Skooba Satchel bag for a couple of weeks, bringing it back and forth to work with me and the one word I have to describe it is: Quality. From its attention to detail to its quality parts, this satchel is worth the price if you're looking for an alternative to that business briefcase or the juvenile-looking backpack.

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