AAUG Reviews

by Robin Walters, AAUG Member

The Vertigo Notebook bag fits laptops from 13.3-15.4 inches. The main features are:
*cross-shouder carrying strap
*padded micro fiber sleeve
*waterproof durable P.V.C. coated
nylon layer outside
*3 accessory compartments
*2 document pockets
*slim-trendy design
*lightweight
*pockets for Ipods, cell phone
*secret zipped pocket
*Velcro fastening flap

You can never have too many bags, especially bags for carrying your laptop. Whether you need a trendy bag or a more conservative bag, this bag will fit just about every need or “outfit” you have. It fits my Macbook Pro very snugly, leaving just enough room for a book, powercord, wireless mouse and cell phone. The strap is adjustable, making it a long carrying bag at waist height, or one you can carry like a purse. The strap has a silver buckle, adding just enough class to the bag. The inside 3 accessory pockets are sort of small, but can accommodate pens/pencils and other accessories. Overall the bag’s main purpose is to keep my laptop from being scratched, dented, banged or dropped. This bag fits that purpose beautifully.

by Steve Aufrecht, AAUG Member

I needed some sort of minimalist case for my newish MacBook. And there it was in the review pile. LArobe. It looks cool, it feels cool, my computer just fits nicely inside. It has what feels like soft but firm padding. It’s got the right attitude and style to go with my Mac. The zipper pulls even have indents that my fingers fit right into. What else can I say? Look at the pictures.

But wait. There is one, maybe two things. With my Mac inside, it’s a little too heavy and too thick to grip with my fingers without fear of it slipping our of my grasp. It needs a handle. It’s possible they could put in a small handle on clips that can be attached to the zipper pulls like in the picture. I’m not sure whether what the weight will do to the zipper in the long rum or whether the hooks would hold and I’d drop the whole case. But the manufacturer could make something that would work. Unless I put it into a backpack I have to carry it under my arm which is a little clumsy.

Another problem is my little card reader and it’s cord don’t quite fit inside along with the computer without causing a little bulge. Not quite sure how to fix this. A little pocket on the outside? Maybe a detachable pocket. I live the simple lines and adding these extras takes away from that, but a handle would make it MUCH more convenient.

And then there’s the name. I don’t know quite how I should pronounce it Maybe in French it makes sense. (more…)

by Gary Miller, AAUG Member

The new LA robe protective sleeve comes in Sweet ( purple), blues ( blue) and Kakee (sage green ), their Autumn line of colors, made of Low Resilience Polyurethane (LRPu) Technology that is sexy, but I found a bit slippery to my hands for holding. The inner lip is great in that it really protects your MacBook, no protruding anything. Easy to see that Be-Ez, a French company creates products with a sense of style and functionality.

The zipper works very good. I liked the presentation of the sleeve and you can actually feel the fabric through a piece on the tag that is outside of the clear container, that says FEEL IT, and comments on the size the sleeve fits. Well done. This new material actually memorizes the shape of your computer for perfect fit.

All I wish it had was a thin strap. Once you touch it, you’ll want one!

Specs:

Fits: MacBook, but other models fit other computer portables, stands alone or in your bag. No more scratches for your MacBook!

Size: 1.1″ x 12.8″ x 8.9″