Case Logic 16" Laptop Backpack

Price : $29.99
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Product Description

The more you pack, the more color you see. This unique backpack is designed for laptops with 15.416 screens and accompanying accessories. Place your power cord or traveling mouse in the designated compartment and expansion slits reveal a touch of complementary color.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 19 x 13.5 inches ; 1.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B003XX3JRM
  

 

Case Logic 16" Laptop Backpack

 

Customer Reviews

I have teenagers who are required to have computers for their school, so we go through a lot of computer bags. When Amazon offered this one through the Vine program, I knew it would be put to work immediately, so I grabbed it.
Summary: It's a plain, serviceable bag, but nothing special. The main way it distinguishes itself is that it's very lightweight. We'll see how that affects durability after it has hauled computers and books for a while, but certainly the savings of a pound or so over some alternatives is not without merit.
The number and size of compartments is pretty standard. The laptop area is sufficiently padded, and is fine for a 15" laptop, but not for 17" (we checked). The zipper on that compartment only comes down an inch or two on the side, so you must take the computer in and out through the top. That's actually good design; we've heard of too many cases where a teenager picked up a bag and the computer slid out sideways to crash to the floor. There's another compartment that has a zipper most of the way down the side, clearly designed for books, spiral notebooks, etc.
The interior is traffic cone orange. That helps when you're rummaging around inside. I hate black interiors of bags where I can't find the stuff down at the bottom without emptying the whole thing out.
The straps are not particularly suited for real backpack wearing, especially for any signficant distance, but we know from experience that mounting the pack on the back is not the daily experience. They're OK for the usual over-the-shoulder carrying.
For comparison, the last bag we acquired was the SwissGear SA9259 Backpack (Red), which came up on sale late last year for not too much more than this one. The SwissGear is clearly a superior bag for long wear, and has more pockets, better zippers, better shoulder strap, etc, but it's noticable heavier too. So there are certainly better bags out there - if you are prepared to pay more and carry around some more weight.

Case Logic's laptop backpack has a lightly padded zippered computer pocket, a main compartment with two open pockets and a zippered pouch, and the smaller expandable front compartment with a plastic key ring holder. The top includes a handle attached to the shoulder straps. Plus a Velcro strap on each side neatly stores excess shoulder adjustment straps.
Case Logic, a company "obsessed with organization", has created a simplified modern looking backpack with very little organizational properties. I considered switching from an older laptop backpack to this one, but when I saw a lack of organizational pockets quickly gave up on the idea. The padding for back comfort is on the thin side and is constructed of breathable material. Plus, while the overall material is of good quality, some of the plastic bits such as the key ring holder give a cheapened impression.
While I'm not impressed with the backpack, the basic materials, design, and construction live up to my expectations of Case Logic's quality. The front pocket's expansion system is colorful and playful. Plus the Velcro straps keep the shoulder straps looking neat.
For the price, this is a decent laptop bag. I use my laptop bag for travel, school, and work, so organizational capabilities are extremely important to me. Even though this bag doesn't fit my needs, I can easily see where a student can effectively and efficiently carry their laptop, several books, pencils, calculators, and notebooks. If you're looking for a basic quality back pack, give this one a look.
PROS:
Modern look and design
Quality basic construction
Make a good laptop bag for a student
CONS:
Limited organizational properties
Cheaply constructed features
Light padding between laptop and one's back