Looking for Laptop bag feedback: Booq PowerSleeve L vs. Mamba L

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Looking for Laptop bag feedback: Booq PowerSleeve L vs. Mamba L

Hi,

I have searched both this forum and Google but have been unable to find reviews on these items. From the images/description on the Booq website they both seem like great choices for the MacBook Prom 15.4" model. Does anyone here have firsthand experience with either of these items? I have a 15.4" MacBook Pro on order and I would like to have a bag in hand by the time it arrives.

Thanks,

Bruno

Mac mini 1.25/40GB/1GB, Mac OS X (10.4.6)

Posted on May 15, 2006 2:39 PM

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Answer 1

May 15, 2006 2:49 PM in response to brunosmash

Hi Bruno,

Booq is my bag of choice. Quality is great, Features and looks to match.

http://www.booqbags.com/Detail.***?no=1225

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Answer 2

May 15, 2006 3:05 PM in response to brunosmash

I had the Booq Vyper XL for my 17" Powerbook and loved it. It was enough protection that I could put it in the backpack I was already using.

I am probably going to order a VyperXL2 for my 17" MacBookPro because it has slightly different dimensions and is a little too snug in the VyperXL.

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brunosmash Author

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May 15, 2006 7:22 PM in response to brunosmash

Hi Guys,

Thanks for taking the time to reply to my post. I'd really like to hear from people that have a 15.4" MacBook Pro and have either a Booq PowerSleeve L or a Booq Mamba L. Both of these seem to to be big sellers, so I know somebody here has to have one.

From the description on the site, both seem great, and I am looking for any info that will help in deciding which one I should get.

Booq PowerSleeve L:
http://www.booqbags.com/Detail.***?no=431

Booq Mamba L:
http://www.booqbags.com/Detail.***?no=450

Bruno

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Answer 4

Jul 11, 2006 9:40 PM in response to brunosmash

Well, I've got a PowerSleeve L and I absolutely love it. It's a perfect fit - nice and slim - but it can still fit the power brick my phone, my iPod, my LifeDrive (a brick-like PalmPilot), and a magazine or two without much fuss. The only real issue I can see with this bag is the fact that there's an inch of open space at the top of the bag where rain/snow can get in (though this hasn't been an issue in my experience - yet).

Overall, I highly recommend this bag - style, functionality, protection for a reasonable price. What's not to like?

Regards,
Adam

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Answer 5

Jul 11, 2006 10:39 PM in response to brunosmash

Well, I have the Power Sleeve for my 15" MBP, and I got it together with the Python backpack "system". I use the Power Sleeve for taking my MBP everywhere locally. I took it to the Apple Store once carrying the MBP, an external hard drive, and cables, and had no trouble fitting everything. I use it inside the Python, though, when I travel. That combination will hold everything and then some. I love them both.

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