Belkin 15.4-Inch Messenger Bag (Jet/Cabernet)
- Plush fabric in the notebook compartment keeps your notebook cozy and scratch-free
- Available in four colors: jet/cabernet, chocolate/tourmaline, dove/peony, dove/tarragon
- Built-for-You organization inside gives you places for your MP3 player, business cards, pens, and other accessories
- Separate pouch inside stores your power cords and other accessories
- Exterior dimensions: 13 x 16 x 5 inches; Notebook compartment dimensions: 12 x 15 x 2 inches
Messenger bags to fit your lifestyle. All of the comfort of a light case, but with organization and capacity of much larger cases. The shoulder strap contours to your shoulder’s curves to maximize comfort without the blulk and weight of traditional s
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List Price: $ 49.99
Price: $ 23.79
Hercules “Super Strong” LP-1700R 17-Inch Laptop Messenger Bag (Red)
- Holds a full size 17″ laptop and all accessories
- Constructed from Spectra canvas
- Dura-Foam padded laptop compartment for maximum protection
- Messenger-style flap with two closure clips
- Interior Dimensions: 18″ x 3″ x 12″
The Hercules LP-1700 17″ Laptop Messenger Bag with Spectra ripstop nylon is designed to hold up to a 17″ laptop. This bag features a main Dura-Foam padded compartment to protect the laptop as wells as pouches to organize cords and other peripherals.
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List Price: $ 99.95
Price: $ 22.00
Review by Mute208 for Belkin 15.4-Inch Messenger Bag (Jet/Cabernet)
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I purchased the Belkin 15″ Messenger Bag because I thought it looked nice and because I prefer messenger style bags in general over briefcase or backpack designs. I find the Belkin bag to be a really good value, but I do have some nitpicks.
First, I have a Dell 15.4″ laptop with a 9-cell battery. The 9-cell protrudes out from the back of the laptop and adds about an inch to the depth. It does fit in the Belkin case okay. However, because the padded compartment for the laptop rests slightly under the main zipper, I’m paranoid that the zipper teeth will scratch the laptop. I live with it by putting the bottom of the laptop towards the back of the case. I’m able to throw my AC adapter in along with it and it’s somewhat of a snug fit.
Inside, there are 2 pen pockets, 2 card pockets, and 2 larger general pockets. There is also one smaller zippered pocket that runs along the top of the case, which looks large enough to put cables in. Oddly, the outside has one large zippered pocket that does not go through the inside of the case at all. The headphone passthrough can only be accessed from the zippered OUTSIDE pocket. This means you can only put your audio player in the outside pocket, which offers less protection for your god-knows-how-expensive music player.
Though the zippers work well and have a nice plastic colored pulls that matches the case, I wish the material was less slippery. A rubber coated one may have made zipping and unzipping a bit easier. Also, I wish that the strap were attached to 360 degree moving hinges and that it were removable.
All in all, it’s a decent bag for the money. It’s no Tumi bag, but of course the Belkin costs hundreds less.
Review by B. Shockley for Belkin 15.4-Inch Messenger Bag (Jet/Cabernet)
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This is a great bag if all you need to carry is your laptop and few other small items. I am using it for a 15.4″ MacBook Pro, a second generation iPod Nano, WD Passport HD, a few cables, USB thumb drive. Also, a few pieces of paper. I’d never be able to add a text book or anything like that. It’s exactly what I was looking for. It’s small, light and the strap that goes over your shoulder is very wide. I haven’t had to carry this for a long period of time yet, but I am sure it will be nice. I used to have a laptop bag with a smaller strap and after a couple hours of travel (airport etc) my should would hurt. With this bag I don’t think that’ll be a problem.
UPDATE (Jan 18th, 2010) – I have had this bag for a few years now. I can report that carrying this bag for long periods of time does not cause pain in my shoulder, even loaded up and heavy. The strap is wide enough that the pressure is low.
I feel it’s well built, feels solid. There are a few different pockets, but they are all a little small, so I’m not sure what use they are. The area the laptop rests is lined with a very soft velvet like material. I wish the MP3 player slot was the same, but it’s not, it’s the same material as the rest of the bag. Also, the main zipper only unzips halfway, so that if you are wearing the bag and you unzip it, the laptop will not fall out. This is a great feature when you are at the airport and you need to remove it etc. It keeps your bag from flapping open and spilling your stuff everywhere. There is a quick access pocket in the back that is perfect for storing paperwork, tickets, confirmation info for your rental car etc. Finally, a nice handle on top, if you want to carry it without using the strap. The strap is not removable…for me, I like that, but for some that may be bothersome.
UPDATE (Jan 18th, 2010) – I have had this bag for a few years now. I can report that this bad is well built. I have had no issues with tears or rips or any zippers failing during that time. I carry it almost daily to and from work as well as when traveling. I have found that the strap gets in the way of the back pocket a little, especially if you are not carrying the bag. You have to flip it forward to get access to the back pocket, which is a little bit of a bother. Finally, the front pocket, with the zipper kind of tucked away is not really usable, at least I don’t use it, because it’s awkward to get to and sometimes the zipper is too hidden.
Pros:
Small, Lightweight
Fits my MacBook Pro 15.4″ Perfectly
Good Build Quality – Excellent Quality even after a few years of use.
Wide Strap to keep from hurting your shoulder. – Verified after years of use.
Nice lined laptop area
Does not unzip 100%, so that your stuff does not fall out.
Cons:
MP3 player pocket not lined like the laptop pocket.
(For some) non-removable strap.
Strap gets in way of back pocket sometimes.
Front pocket not really usable.
Review by Chazaam for Belkin 15.4-Inch Messenger Bag (Jet/Cabernet)
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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.
Review by ParAnnoyed44 for Belkin 15.4-Inch Messenger Bag (Jet/Cabernet)
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I love the look of this bag and it fits my Macbook Pro perfectly. The power cord pouch is extremely helpful, and I love the fact that there is a handle on top of the bag so I can carry around as a briefcase. The only problem I have with the bag is that the shoulder strap is too short for me with it extended all the way. I am 5″7 and I am a little busty and I have found that the strap is very short I tend to like my messenger bags to sit just below by hip. This bag sits at my waist just above my hip and feels a little confining. I had my mother try it on and she is 5″4 and overweight by about 75lbs and this bag was short on her as well but it did come down to to her hip. So, I have been carrying it around by the handle or I don’t put it across my chest.
Review by T. Sharp for Belkin 15.4-Inch Messenger Bag (Jet/Cabernet)
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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.
Review by sandy for Hercules “Super Strong” LP-1700R 17-Inch Laptop Messenger Bag (Red)
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After reading reviews for this bag, I was expecting it to be MASSIVE. And that’s one of the reasons I ordered it.
I had tried fitting my 17″ ASUS G72GX into several bags at a big box store and was having problems finding a bag large enough. Even though they claimed to fit “most” 17″ laptops, mine didn’t fit. This one fits my laptop perfectly.
The colors in the picture here are a little off. The bag is a little darker in color, and the trim that looks white in the picture is actually grey. I was a little iffy about carrying a bag that was bright, flaming, primary red so I’m glad that it isn’t. =)
Review by Lacy Koncor for Hercules “Super Strong” LP-1700R 17-Inch Laptop Messenger Bag (Red)
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I was quite impressed with the Hercules 17-inch Laptop Messenger Bag. As most people have commented, it is a slightly darker red then what appears in pictures, but still an attractive bag. I have a 16″ Toshiba Satellite A505 laptop and it fits snuggly, but there is still ample room for my cool pad, charger, mouse, extra battries, and a few other personal belongings.
Review by J. Chan for Hercules “Super Strong” LP-1700R 17-Inch Laptop Messenger Bag (Red)
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Works just as described – and it’s cheap(ish) too!
Purchased for a massive widescreen 17 inch dell precision workstation replacement and the bag works perfect for my needs. Made with that heavy duty nylon sort of outer fabric, the bag will protect your laptop in most bump and scuffles as long as you treat it kindly (I wouldn’t roll it down the stairs). It’s like the cheaper brother of a crumpler.
Review by Luv4life for Hercules “Super Strong” LP-1700R 17-Inch Laptop Messenger Bag (Red)
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I ordered this bag for my laptop so that I didn’t have to lug a laptop bag and a pocketbook to school. Like the other reviewers said it is pretty large and has lots of room. It does not look like a $22 bag. I think it is pretty well-equipped for the money.
Review by beauty maven for Hercules “Super Strong” LP-1700R 17-Inch Laptop Messenger Bag (Red)
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i ordered both the red and black computer bags. both are very nice. the price and appearance are comparable to bags at a much higher price. thanks