Kata Bags Digital Rucksack DR-467 and Sensitivity V Backpacks Review

Being a blogger and one that travels quite often, you really depend on a good bag that is lightweight, durable, and will carry just about all your electronics and the many adapters along with them. Until now I was basically shoving (and carefully I might add) all my junk into typical laptop backpacks. My laptop in the designated laptop area, iPod, USB cables, adapters, USB keys, a book and a D/SLR in a separate camera bag. It is a tight fit but I managed, and I have to admit going through airport security was a bit hellish. Recently I discovered the Kata Bags and I have to say it was with great pleasure that I got to review both the Digital Rucksack DR-467-WY and Sensitivity V. FINALLY! A bag meant for those always on the go with pockets specifically made for all the junk we gadget obsessed folks carry. [Read more]

Ice Red’s Sirocco Laptop Bag Review

At first glance, the Sirocco laptop bag seems like a big and boxy tote bag. But sometimes big and boxy is just what you need and you didn’t even know it. It easily fits my 13″ inch MacBook with ease and room to spare. It can hold up laptops up to 15.4″ inches. The exterior is made out of a crinkly nylon material that reminds me of a ripstop material. It makes cleanup a cinch if you’re a klutz like me, should you accidentally spill something. The bag is lined with a nylon interior all around.

If you’ve read my past reviews, you’d know how much I love pockets; the more the better. I like everything organized so my items are easily accessible. I hate digging around trying to find something at the bottom. The front pocket has multiple compartments for your ID, cellphone, ipod, pens, etc. The pocket behind it is large enough to fit magazines. On the inside, a lined and padded divider splits the bag in two. I put my laptop in one compartment, and the power cord and accessories in the other. On the backside, there is another large pocket. Should you need more space, there is a side zipper that expands the main compartment by 2″.

The zippers and zipper pulls are a bit plastic-y looking, and thick at about 1/4″ wide. After first I wasn’t terribly fond of the chunky look, but then I realized that it would be unlikely to snag nor break. What I love best about the bag is comfort factor. I hardly carry my laptop with the handles. I seriously love the adjustable shoulder strap. It’s padded with a wide rubber material and makes such a huge difference. The shoulder strap is also long enough so I can carry it like a messenger bag across the chest. Everything is so roomy that you could hold a ton of stuff and it wouldn’t even give you shoulder strain like other bags. It makes for a perfect book bag actually.

While the bag’s main demographic is geared towards women, the bag has an unisex utilitarian and rugged look. The gray with the orange interior is shown. The color combination lends itself to an urban look and feel. It’s also available in blue, red, and black. You may purchase the Siroco at Ice Red for $69.95.

Pros: Spacious. Has lots of pockets and doesn’t even look like a laptop bag.

Cons: The bag is a bit large for my small frame. The padding is decent, but could be better.

Dimensions:
17″ L x 13″ H x 4″ D
Laptop Compartment: 16″ L x 11″ H x 2″ D

Bon Jovi Heart and Dagger Messenger Bag for Your Laptop for when you are Slippery When Wet

So you feel like living on a prayer? Then you better do it with the Bon Jovi Heart and Dagger VIP Messenger Bag. The bag was made for special VIP package holders for the highway tour but I guess it was such a hit they made it available to the common folk like us. The bag measures 17″x14″ with pockets under the flap and a compartment with a divider. It can easily fit a 15″ laptop inside. So grab the hairspray and get going. The Heart and Dagger VIP Messenger Bag retails for $50.00. If you really have money to blow you can get the autographed one for $200.

Marilyn Phone is Literally a Telephone Bag for Your Cellphone

There are tons of cellphone cases and bags but what about a literal verison of a telephone bag? Timmy Woods has designed the epitome of a phone bag which resembles an actual telephone, it’s called the Marilyn Phone.  Its design is circa the 1960s and sports a rotary dial, no less with red lips smack in the middle of it. The Marilyn Phone is named after Ms. Monroe herself and the best part is that it was featured in an episode of Sex and CIty donned by Carrie Bradshaw herself. You can easily put your cellphone in it and confuse people if your bag rings. I can see it now “Is that your bag ringing? “, “How do you answer it?” Oh, I could go on forever but I won’t.  So if you plan on running out to buy the DVD this week for the SATC movie you may consider honoring the fab four by sipping cosmos with the bag and dvd in hand. The Marilyn Phone retails for $375 but if you buy the DVD you can save 10% off the bag at the HBO store, where it’s retailing for $350.

Security Friendly Laptop Sleeves from Case logic that are Stylish - FINALLY!

I’m so glad to finally see that a company has taken an intiative to actually design some women friendly and security friendly laptop sleeves. I say BRAVO! it’s about time. Why should all laptop cases, bags, and sleeves look like big black ugly things with no style at all even if its security checkpoint friendly. These neoprene sleeves are not only nice, but they can also be turned inside out to form a different design. It’s like getting two sleeves for the price of one.  The Security Friendly sleeves come in a wide range of colors and different sizes and even support the MacBook Air. Prices range from $18.89 all the way up to $49.99.

18K Gold Hello Kitty Cellphone Charm For Those Who Still Have Money

Really? Hello Kitty..didn’t you get the memo that the economy is in the crapper. So why would you go ahead and make yourself 18K gold?! Yes you read that right 18K gold, right down to its little pink bow.  This little adornment will dangle from your phone and cost you $599. I pity the person who loses the phone with this thing attached to even if you can afford it.

LONGCHAMP’s iPod Nano Case with Tape Cassette Deco

Tomorrow your 3rd generation iPod Nano may be obsolete due some exciting Apple announcements. However, you can take solace in the fact you can get a really nice iPod Nano case from LONGCHAMP for it. The iPod Nano case has a pretty nice retro design of a tape cassette (how apropos) which has white, gray, and black tones. The MG by LONGCHAMP iPod Nano case retails for $90.

Snupped Designer Laptop Sleeve Review

A few weeks ago we wrote about a Snupped a company that specialized in making trendy and funky designed laptop sleeves. Recently we were lucky enough to get a hands on experience with one of them.

As we mentioned in the past Snupped has many sizes available to fit random screens. We got a chance to test a sleeve made for the Dell XPS laptop with a screen size of 13.3″. We were sent the Stylish Girls in black which we thought was very appropriate, it retails for $33.94. At first glance the Snupped sleeve is not an ordinary neoprene case with memory foam, Instead tt’s a well sewn sleeve with a bright and lovely pattern almost like a quilt. So we slipped the laptop into it and it was a very nice tight fit. It looked like my laptop was tucked in for the night for a good sleep. There is a bit of foam for protection but overall the material is very light and wouldn’t protect from much impact if dropped. However I did feel like it would be protected if I schlepped it around. If you were to knock it into pointy or sharp items you may tear the cotton sleeve but your baby would stay safe.

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LeSportsac New Lexie Tech Laptop Bag for Fall 2008

LeSportsac has just released a new line of ultra trendy and colorful bags. One of which is a new Laptop tote or rather ‘tech’ bag. ‘Lexie’ has 2 main compartments, center padded laptop pocket with zipper, 2 interior open pockets and rolled handles. The best part is it is available in 15 different designs and will cost you $120. A bit pricey but aren’t we all a slave to fashion.

LapDesks Designer Laptop Desks with Cup Holders

Laptop desks are practical but generally not the most exciting accessories. However, LapDesks has a whole selection of colorful and even stylish LapDesks in many, many different designs. There is the LapDesks Antiques series, Stripes Series, Designer Series which is made up of designs like Leopard, Camo and Zebra, and finally there is the Splash Series which includes designs like Flower Power and Crazy Daisy. Each of the LapDesks feature a comfy beaded cushion for your lap as well as a built-in cup holder. The LapDesks retail for $26.49.

Nature’s Energy Green Laptop Bags Resemble Plants

When we describe these laptop bags as Green, we dont mean environmentally friendly - we mean Green, like a green thumb. Most of the bags in the Debra Cortese Nature’s Energy collection feature a naturally green design in the form of green shrubbery or flowers with green stems. The bags retail for about $129 and each feature a padded, removable computer sleeve and plenty of pockets for all your other gadgets.

CableBox Looks to Keep Your Wires Neat and Tidy

Similar to the Belkin Concealed Surge Protector, the CableBox also looks to keep your wires
nice and tidy. A wide or long surge protector will fit inside the CableBox and conceal any messy wires under your desk.No need to plug in anything first, just plop the surge protector in and all done. It will also fit additional cords or adapters, when done just close the lid. How easy is that to make things more pleasant under your desk?!  The CableBox retails for $29.95

Pinky Tree a Living Green Mobile Charm

Now this is one mobile phone charm I might actually put on my cellphone. Pinky Tree is a living and breathing baby plant that grows in a 2″ ‘capsule,’ aka incubator. It will grow for about 6 months to a year inside its capsule and then will need to be re-potted and join and the real world. But for a year or less you will have an awesome charm that can go on your phone, keys, or handbag. It will need some help of course to actually make it out of its incubator, so you will need to water it atleast once or twice a month by dipping its base into water. There are plenty of Pinky Trees to choose from, some looking like cactuses others just very unique looking green plants. 100 stores in Europe already sell Pinky Trees as well as 300 stores in Japan. According to the website it will be coming to America soon.

Porsche Design Mini Coolbag, The Pricey Cooler for your Two cans of Soda

I may not be able to afford the car but I can buy the bag…The Porsche Design Mini CoolBag is perfect for a quick trip to the shore. Planning on taking a beverage with you? Than this is the best way to keep it cool. Just plug it into your cigarette lighter outlet and you can cool one 0.5 liter bottle or two cans. The bag is cute with its black color and its made of durable nylon and aluminum with the Porsche logo.The Mini Coolbag retails for $75…on second thought, maybe I’ll just stop at a 7-Eleven on my way.

Rainebrooke Metro-Traveler Laptop Bag Review

All laptop bags have their perks. Rainebrooke’s Metro-Traveler offers the unique option to personalize your laptop bag via embroidery, or basically however you like, since it is made out of 600D Nylon on the exterior. This makes it a great buy for the college and under demographic who needs to get clever pins and Sharpee laden slogans out of their system. It has remarkable padding, a little under an inch thick, to protect laptops of the young and spontaneous (ie… clumsy). This is a lot like a backpack reincarnated into a laptop bag. [Read more]

John Mayer Laptop Bag, The One Bag You Won’t See Jennifer Carrying

He may be getting some flack for the whole “Maniston” faux pas but if you still heart John Mayer you can schlep around the John Mayer Incase Vertical Sling Laptop Messenger bag. It will hold your 15” Macbook Pro or 13” MacBook and even some oldies like the iBook or Powerbook. You know how much John loves his Apple computers…The bag also includes pockets for accessories, fake fur trim lined notebook compartment to protect your lappy, and has an overall military design theme with the intials “JM” embroidered on the front flap. The John Mayer Incase Vertical Sling Laptop Messenger Bag will cost $89 and will certainly make your laptop feel like a wonderland.

Lacquer Smart All-in-One Recharge Station for Your iPod

I really don’t go to Pottery Barn quite that often unless one of my  friends signs up for a bridal registry. But when I did look around the website I stumbled upon something that I actually would want for myself. The Lacquer Smart™ All-in-One Recharge Station. It has a built in six-socket power strip as well speakers for your iPod.While other gadgets charge, you can listen to the tunes via your iPod pumping out through The Lacquer Smart.  As you can also see in the picture there are also places to put pens, bills or whatever you would normally throw on your coffee table. Also available in Green, The Lacquer Smart™ All-in-One Recharge Station is on sale at Pottery Barn for $134.00

Ice Red’s Shine Laptop Bag Review

Ice Red has proved to be a reliable company for sturdy cute bags such as the sporty chic messenger bag we reviewed last year.  The “Shine” laptop bag is a design anomaly for Ice Red.  It is feminine, glossy, and bright!  In this transition to blunt fashionista bags, they didn’t lose versatility or sturdiness.  In fact, they cleverly incorporated it to their advantage. [Read more]

Marc by Marc Jacobs Jazzy Jane-Slim Sloane Laptop Bag

Just because you like to wear Marc by Marc Jacobs, that doesn’t mean your laptop doesn’t like to also. The Marc by Marc Jacobs ” Jazzy Jane-Slim Sloane” Laptop Bag will hold a 15″ laptop and has interior pockets to hold a cell phone and maybe some cash. The outside of the bag is made of leather and comes in the colors Grape Juice, Metal, and Black. The Jazzy Jane is available at Nordstrom for $288.

Sena Cases Pullino Chic Leather Macbook Air Case

When it comes to the Macbook Air, it seems that companies keep coming out with really nice case designs for it - Probably because it’s thin form factor makes it easier for folks to be creative. Sena Cases Pullino is one such happening case with its reinforced leather edging in two-tone color which is available in black/red, white/red, or red black with a unique easy pull-out strap. The case is made from Italian Napa Leather and inside it’s made up of soft special velvet lining with a light protective layer and shock absorbent padding. The Pullino retails for a whopping $240, but atleast it does look the price.

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