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A "hands-free" protective solution, with room for more than just your notebook. This case is designed around the Brenthaven CORE, a unique protection compartment that cradles your computer and offers maximum defense from unexpected drops, bangs and bumps.
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Technical Details
- Custom fit for MacBook Pro, Powerbook, and other thin notebooks 15-17".- Brenthaven patent-pending CORE Protection System protects all 4 corners and 2 side panels.
- Rugged Ballistic Nylon that will keep your laptop bag looking good for years to come.
- Ergonomic padded shoulder straps and handle that distributes weight comfortably.
- The legendary Brenthaven lifetime guarantee!
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By C. Vance
I'd like to change this rating to four stars but Amazon won't let me. I originally gave it three stars because I didn't understand how to use the padded insert properly.
A friend also has the Brenthaven Pro 15-17 bag and he pointed out that there is an extra foam insert in the bottom of the padded compartment. It should be placed over your computer after it's placed in the sleeve. This means that this bag has just as good if not better protection than the previous model when it's used properly.
It's important to read Karl Lehenbauer's comments. Like me, he didn't know about placing the extra foam insert above his computer before zipping the bag closed. It's too bad Brenthaven doesn't provide this information with the bag or on their web site.
The previous version of this bag deserved five stars. It was a more versatile and easier to use bag. It had more and better placed pockets, plus the padded insert was easily removable and easier to use. The previous bag was also roomier.
The previous bag was custom designed for the Apple Ti Powerbook. The pockets were sized to fit a spare battery or two and the power supply. The padded insert was a snug fit for the Powerbook. In spite of Brenthaven's claims on their website, this bag seems to be a generic design marketed to Apple owners.
Regarding Brenthaven's service and guarantee...
The following comments refer to experience with the previous model of this bag.
On my bag one of the plastic clips to hold the free end of the shoulder strap in place broke. Brenthaven sent me a new one, no questions.
My friend and I both load our bags up. Once mine weighed around 25 pounds fully loaded! My friend stuffs as many books in his as will fit. It often bulges from all the stuff he has in it.
Because he tends to overload his bag, some stitching around a zipper pulled out on his bag, he sent it back and Brenthaven repaired it. Later he had the same problem again. Brenthaven said it wasn't repairable and sent him a new bag. Since the one he had was discontinued, they sent the closest equivalent, this bag.
I'm not as happy with this bag as my previous one, but you can't complain about their service. They stand behind their product.
I've deleted my previous comments that explained my three star rating since they're no longer relevant.
UPDATE:
I've returned this bag to Amazon as I just bought the previous model from an online auction site. I really don't think this bag is as good as the previous model.
By Eddie Kim
I bought this bag for my mac book pro and it has been a great backpack...I can carry my laptop without worry and has enough room for mice and a small wireless keyboard.
By Fuacata (New York, NY USA)
I was looking to switch from a leather satchel computer bag to a backpack for comfort while carrying the laptop. The last computer backpack I had was in 2000 and interestingly it was a Brenthaven that was recommended by the manager of a luggage store. I bought a different model then and was very happy with it. I gave it away in 2002 when I bought the leather satchel. This time I looked carefully at several models and finally narrowed it down between the Brenthaven Pro 15-17 and the Briggs & Riley Verb Live bag. In the end I went with the Brenthaven because of the quality and half the price of the B&R.
I have been really impressed with the bag. It is extremely well built and sturdy. The zippers are hefty, the padding inside is great, and there are plenty of zippered pockets for all your stuff. I really like the pocket on the bottom front of the bag for the electrical cord for my laptop because normally the power supply would always be awkwardly bulky in my other bags.
My only minor dislike with the bag were the chest straps that are attached on either side of the shoulder straps and meant to snap together across your chest to further secure the bag on your back. Since I do not plan to use these chest straps and did not want them dangling about, so I cut them off and the problem was solved.
Highly recommended.
By William (AZ)
This bag fits all my travel needs for my computer and all the accessories. Plenty of space for the computer, accessories, books and other travel needs. Very durable. Solidly made and constructed.
By Deanoism
For being as large as it is you would expect that it would have enough room for most anything, but it's relatively slim, so although you "can" stuff a sweater into the main (not laptop) compartment, it's pretty much stuffed. That said, the bag seems to expand as needed, and protects the 17"MBP well. It fits on my shoulders well too, and I like that it keeps the strappage to a minimum.
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