Belkin 15-Inch Messenger Bag (Chocolate/Tourmaline)
by Belkin Components
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Belkin 15-Inch Messenger Bag (Chocolate/Tourmaline)
Customer Review: Awesome
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this item it is so nice and the best computer bag I have seen yet!!!Customer Review: detailed enough?
Summary: 4 Stars
My laptop stats: 15.4" HP widescreen Pavilion
Bag stats: 15" messenger bag, choc/tourmaline
What I think:
I was a little unsure about the color scheme after receiving the bag. If you do not like the color brown, I recommend choosing a different color. Thankfully, I do like the color brown, and the brown/blue combination is growing on me.
My laptop definitely fits nice and secure in the bag. There is a removable 2" wide padded strip on the bottom of the laptop compartment to allow your computer to sit lower in the bag which I have removed. The bag is very nicely padded - more than I expected so I'm pretty happy about that. I had already purchased Belkin's 15" neoprene sleeve, and chose the 15" laptop bag after a reviewer said it fits in the bag - it really doesn't. You can make it fit, but it's an extremely tight squeeze (the side threads look like they might split), and you can't just pull it out - you have to leave the sleeve in there and struggle to remove your laptop. So if you want the extra padding of the sleeve, I would recommend the 17" bag. However, I feel there is adequate padding that the sleeve is not needed.
Inside is the padded laptop compartment and another side for books/pencils/pens/notecards. I can fit 2 spiral notebooks (120 pages each) and a thin textbook. That's all I was looking for, so it's perfect for me. It also keeps the bag from being bulky. There are 2 outside zippered compartments - 1 where you can hold your mp3 player (with a hole to feed headphones through) and a thin textbook (mine is 9.5" x 7"). The second pocket I find useful to hold my power cords (there is also a small bonus bag included with the bag to hold cords). There is a handle on the bag, and a pocket on the back to hide the strap if you'd like.
You can carry the bag either across the chest or on one shoulder. I find it more comfortable on just my shoulder, if it had a little more padding I would carry it across my chest. I'm only 5'2", and the bag fits me nicely - if I wear it across my chest, the top hits me on my hip, and if I wear it on one shoulder, the bottom goes to my knees. It feels comfortable at either lenght.
All in all, I'm very satisfied with Belkin's bag. I was debating on giving the bag 5 stars, but there's just a couple things I wish were detailed in the description. It's just my opinion anyway. I feel the quality is good, and it is comfortable and not bulky. My laptop feels safe and well protected. I would say it's more of a secure squeeze than a tight squeeze, but if you think you would like a little more room for you 15" laptop, or if you wish to use the neoprene sleeve in the bag, I would buy the 17" bag.
Customer Review: Display picture looks "smoother", Good bag though!
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased this bag a few days ago. The shipping was very quick with the free super saver shipping. The product was packaged securely. When I opened the packaging, my original impression was "eh". The display picture gives it a smoother look, it almost reminds me of that smooth "velvet feeling" when I look at the display picture. I would have prefered if the texture and look of the outside of the bag was as displayed, but the inside of the bag made up for that. When I opened it, I was surprised with the thick cushion for the actual laptop spot which is on the back side of the case. The inside does have a slight smell, it was made in China, but its nothing bad. For a 15.4" Dell Insprion 1501 Notebook, it comfortably zippered shut but you may want to consider the 17" bag which is nearly the same price, because when you close it the zipper almost hits the computer. All the zippers are nice, with thickness on the metal part to secure your bag with a lock. The ends of the zippers are light blue with a smooth feeling and read BELKIN. Within the bag itself, was a smaller brown bag, with a blue inner lining for the power cord, which I was surprised because this wasn't stated on the description. It has a small "electric plug" symbol on the outside, but im sure that you could put other things such as your mouse in here. Also on the inside of the bag is: two pen slots, two pouches about 6" deep, 2 1" ID card slots, and a 2" deep compartment, which goes along the width of the top of the bag. On the outside, there are two zipper compartments, one containing another pouch. The one with the zipper going horizontally across the bag that can be seen in the display picture, has a slot for earphones to come through. The back fo the case has a Velcro pouch for the shoulder strap, which can be adjusted. The shoulder strap from someone else's view is brown.
Overall, I think this bag is good for the money and I was happy to find something like this, because I am picky.
Customer Review: Good Computer Only Bag
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm the type of person who tries to carry everything I could possibly need/want around with me. This bag does not really agree with that, but I'm ok with that because it is a good bag. It does relieve me of carrying a purse and a computer bag.
I've been able to stuff in the following: 14" laptop, A/C adapter, one paper notebook (binders won't fit), one small folder (holds miscellaneous papers), a weekly planner, wallet, pens, touch-up makeup, hand sanitizer, keys, gum, pocket knife, and cell phone. I can't fit much more in with out busting a zipper.
I've had it a couple of weeks and it has been holding up well. The fabric and strap are hardy and don't seem likely to rip. The chocolate color seems like it will hide dirt and aging well. One of the little things I really like compared to other messenger bags: the small loop that the adjustable part of the strap goes through stays put and doesn't let the material bunch. Just about every messenger bag I've had the material would bunch to the short side of the loop and cause some aggrevation. This one does not.
Conclusion: I wish it had a little more space, but I would definitely buy it again
Customer Review: Comfortable option
Summary: 4 Stars
This bag is the most comfortable that I've had. It fits my 15" HP laptop along with the cord and adaptor, over-ear headphones, portable Seagate external hard drive and case, and kensington laptop cord-lock. I especially like the velvet lined laptop compartment; there is no chance of the surface getting scratched. There is even a zippered compartment in the back to store the shoulder strap when you want to use the handles instead. Additionally, there is a slot in the front in which to access your headphones without removing your mp3 or ipod from the case. An important note: this bag isn't the dark expresso brown as shown in the picture. It's more of a chocolate brown, and the blue is a bit more grey as well.