One of the smartest people I know who have made the transition from paper to electrons is Phil Baker. His blog “From Concept to Consumer” is part of my regular reading. Phil wrote a great article last month looking at luggage warranties. Now he didn’t cover all the brands that we’d like to see. He also had some help from the folks at Briggs & Riley; a company that really does completely stand by their product and offer one of the best warranties in the business. This article really adds much needed detail if you are considering a purchase and the “lifetime warranty” is going to be worth the cost.
On November 27, 2009,
in news,
by Brian
It was First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt who said “Do one thing everyday that scares you.”. Making decisions and especially big decisions can be difficult and scary. The folks at Rainebrooke Designs have probably been there recently . You see Rainebrooke has turned pink. According to at post yesterday on their corporate blog they’ll be offering pink laptop bags and cases in a variety of styles. If you are looking for colors other than pink check out their “Sale” page.
So why is this important? If you look at the laptop bag offering from some of the best known companies you’ll find no shortage of black laptop bags. Rainebrooke Designs is clearly going after a larger chunk of the woman’s laptop bag and sleeve market. From my view that looks like an under served market and I wish them luck!
On November 25, 2009,
in news,
by Brian
Skooba Designs is running a Black Friday / Cyber Monday sale now through Monday featuring 30% off orders of $100 or more and free UPS Ground shipping. This looks like a fantastic deal that is even lower than regular pricing through large online stores. Skooba is one of the few laptop bag companies that color variations for women.
On November 10, 2009,
in news,
by Brian
Sometimes you wonder what manufacturers were thinking of when they design a product. Some of the cases that we here at Bag Review see rolling out for mobile devices add so much size and weight for the sake of “protection” that when in use make it so the device really isn’t that mobile anymore. If you are looking for a case that provides minimal protection and helps improve the usability of your mobile, check out the Waterfield Design’s Suede Jacket for the Motorola Droid.
Waterfield Suede Jacket
WaterField’s Suede Jacket cases are form-fitted to a particular mobile device so each stays snug for better protection. The Suede Jacket for the Droid is made from soft, scratch-free Ultrasuede ™ which protects the phone from scrapes and small, accidental bumps. Simply slide in the Droid when not in use, and pinch the bottom of the case to easily retrieve it when it is needed again. When necessary, the Suede Jacket can double as a screen cleaner.
It’s also important to note the price. The Suede Jacket starts at $9 and you’ll pay $12 for one with a pocket.
The Suede Jacket is manufactured in the US and can be ordered direct from WaterField Designs (www.sfbags.com).
On January 19, 2009,
in news,
by Brian
There is an interesting discussion going on over in the edcforums. This discussion is about smaller bags that go with your bag to sort out the smaller items. I know I use bags from a number of sources (Cabela’s) to keep my small tools, writing implements, cables and connectors organized. The edcforums (edc stand for Every Day Carry) have been around for a while and are almost completely donation supported. JonSidneyB (also known as J.S. Burly) is the founder and moderator. JS has surrounded himself with a great supporting staff. The forums cover a lot of topics and let the casual urban dweller be warned much of what is discussed about guns and knives and such won’t play well in today’s Homeland Security age. Check out his other site; J.S. Burly’s shop where you can find great flashlights, knives, and tools.
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