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 : Skooba R101-131 Checkthrough Messenger Bag (Black)
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List Price: $129.95
Amazon.com's Price: $87.95
You Save: $42.00 (32%)
as of 03/11/2010 20:08 EST



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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Skooba
Color: Black
EAN: 0678393902128
Fabric Type: lace
Item Dimensions: 55017002501300
Label: MacGroup
Manufacturer: MacGroup
Model: R101-131
MPN: R101-131
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: MacGroup
Studio: MacGroup

Features:
  • Designed primarily to hold all 15/15.4 inch laptops, but many 16 inch and compact/slim 17 inch models will fit. Laptop section interior is 15.5¿ x 11.5¿ x 1.5¿ (for reference, a 17¿ Macbook Pro measures 15.4 x 10.4 x 1¿)
  • 1680 Denier Ballistic exterior, smooth nylon interior, divided folder/file section, cargo pockets for metal detector items and allowable liquid (¿3-1-1¿) bags, and more.
  • Approx 20 pockets, compartments and organizers in all, including easy-access Doc-pocket for boarding pass and passport, pop-out/no-snag hideaway ID holder, and much more.
  • An exceptionally crafted business case, with brushed nickel hardware, fine tailoring and stitching details. Incredibly comfortable and beautifully executed carrying handle reinforcement at all stress points
  • Designed to re-fold just by picking the bag up by the handle or strap at the end of security process. The Checkthrough bag is equally secure whether the inspection zipper is open or closed



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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
The patent-pending Checkthrough Messenger Bag looks and functions like a high-end business case, but is designed and rigorously-tested to be checkpoint-friendly, so you can run it through airport x-ray screening without removing your computer.



Customer Reviews
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - The designers could have tried it with a computer...
I'm still on the fence as far as keeping this, it's about as poor a design as I can tolerate without returning it. The one positive feature is that, indeed, you can get it through airport security without taking it out of the bag. As the previous reviewer noted, the straps are not centered over the center of gravity so that the bag hangs at a 45 degree angle. Not as noticeable when propped against your body but pretty awkward.

The pocket for storing your charger is much too thin, and ... Read More



Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - Good, but there's a flaw...
This is a good laptop bag and the design is very smart with the center fold.

However, the shoulder strap is not in the right place. As a result, the top of the bag tilts towards the body, an unnatural and unergonomic way to carry the bag. Rather uncomfortable to lug around...