Belkin 17-Inch Messenger Bag (Jet/Cabernet)
- Plush fabric in the notebook compartment keeps your notebook cozy and scratch-free
- Available in two colors: jet/cabernet and chocolate/tourmaline
- 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: 14 x 17 x 5 inches; Notebook compartment dimensions: 13 x 16 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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Review by Aram R. Vartian for Belkin 17-Inch Messenger Bag (Jet/Cabernet)
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I recently bought my first MacBook Pro and went hunting for a good bag that could hold a 17 inch laptop. I was wary of the low price, but now that I have the bag, I am simply thrilled with it.
The design is perfect; simple, elegant and oddly futuristic with its muted colors, soft rounded shapes and contrasting textures. It also comes with a small removable bag for power cords and such, which is a nice touch. The brown is slightly lighter chocolate then pictured, which is an excellent compliment to the pale aqua accents.
The strap is a good four inches wide, thicker then I have seen on most bags and evenly distributes the weight of its contents without digging into my shoulder. And while there is adequate padding inside the bag, I would still suggest picking up the matching laptop sleeve for the added security and protection. The mouse bag, which unzips to form a perfect mouse pad, is also a great item and extremely useful.
There are a few drawbacks. The separating fabric walls of the two inside compartments are thin and a tad flimsy. Also, even a relatively thin computer (a Macbook Pro 17″ in my case, which is about as thin as it gets) is a tight fit. When used in conjunction with the matching Belkin sleeve for this bag, it won’t fit in the laptop compartment at all. The extra fabric on the sleeve (and there is a good two inches of it with my Macbook) spills out over the top and makes it impossible to close the zipper. I end up having to place my laptop in the front, unpadded compartment, or not use the sleeve at all, both of which are not good options.
Also, once you have the laptop in, there is little room for anything else. I find I can get my Macbook and case, along with the power adapter, a travel surge protector, a Bluetooth mouse, and an Airport Express packed in with some difficulty and more pressure on my laptop then I would like.
Review by A. Rondeau for Belkin 17-Inch Messenger Bag (Jet/Cabernet)
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This is a great bag – it is thin and not bulky, there are plenty of pockets, my 17″ laptop fits perfectly, and it has room for a few files and the necessary cords and peripherals.
My one frustration with the bag is that the adjustable strap only adjusts a little. I like to have the strap be pretty short so I can carry the bag near my low back while I ride my bike, and I cannot decrease the strap length enough to do that. This also means that when shorter people carry the bag over their shoulder, it hangs really low. This defect makes the bag uncomfortable to carry.
Review by C. Dean for Belkin 17-Inch Messenger Bag (Jet/Cabernet)
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I shopped around for a really nice notebook bag that would accommodate a 17-inch laptop and was inexpensive. Where I live, I don’t have a lot of options for shopping around, so I looked for one online. Out of all the places I looked, every one gave this Belkin Laptop bag excellent reviews, so I ordered it and I was not disappointed.
The area of the bag that houses the laptop is well padded. There is plenty of room in the front pockets to carry a book or two as well as other things you might need at work or school. It comes with a separate pouch for the power cords so they are not lose in the bag.
The only thing that I found wrong with the bag is, I bought the chocolate/tourmaline colored bag. I thought the chocolate color would be a darker brown. It’s more of a medium to dark brown. My husband actually like the color, so gave him the bag and ordered the jet/cabernet for myself.
We are very impressed by this Belkin bag and would recommend this product to anyone.
Review by SmilieSim for Belkin 17-Inch Messenger Bag (Jet/Cabernet)
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I bought this bag to fit my new 17″ laptop. The price was less at Amazon than where I bought the laptop from. It holds & coushions my laptop perfectly. In addition to the laptop, it can hold a power supply cord, travel surge protector (mini), mouse, extra battery, TV tuner, remote control, a couple game boxes, thin books, and papers. There are plenty of pockets and an included inside bag to protect those items from rubbing up against eachother. My only complaint is that the inside built-in pockets are not deep enough to hold anything. Since these pockets are protected by the backside of the laptop coushion, it would be nice to store Cd-Roms in them. The material of the bag is very strong, as is the strap. If you own a 17″ laptop, you already know that it is very heavy. Carrying everything mentioned above in this case is extremely heavy. I find it’s best to carry the bag by the handle at the top of the bag (a feature you can’t see in the picture). It’s a coushioned, but sturdy handle made out of the same material as the bag. When I used the strap (crossed over my chest), I found that it pulled on my neck-which is never a good thing. The case was too heavy for me to use the strap on one arm (maybe I’m a weakling-lol). Again, there’s good balance just using the handle. Since the strap is attached, it can be positioned around the bottom of the case for travel. But, it’s not perfect, and mostly just ends up dangling. It can be tucked into the outside pocket if you have room for it (I don’t). All-in-all, it’s a great case. Something worth mentioning: A laptop sleeve wouldn’t fit inside this case. 😉
Review by sshicks for Belkin 17-Inch Messenger Bag (Jet/Cabernet)
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I bought this for my Dell Insprion 1720 which is a 17″ widescreen, but this case to just too tight.