Targus TUL300 Ultra-Lite Standard Notebook Case Review
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I have been using the standard issue black Dell laptop case for the last 5 years--the same one that you see dozens of people carrying at every airport in the US. I previously thought the Dell case was decent, despite a few flaws that I thought were minor.
After seeing the Targus case, I now realize that I was unknowingly suffering with the Dell case.
First, the case is exactly what I was looking for. Something slim, compact and basic, lightweight, and more easy to tote around or take with me to the coffee house. Very nice design allows the case to be compact, yet have a surprising amount of room if you choose to use it. One of the reasons I wanted a smaller / thinner case was to force me to carry around less junk with me. My Dell case seemed to be so heavy, and after cleaning it out, I realize that I had a ton of little things that I didn't really need. They didn't seem to take up much space, so I kept them, "just in case".
Well, the Targus puts you on a diet and forces you to carry just the essentials, which is exactly what I wanted. My Dell Latitude D620 fits perfectly in the case, and the 65W power supply, to my surprise, fits nicely in the bottom of the main pocket without making it bulge. My wireless mouse tucks in the bottom next to the power supply, and I'm able to fit a few other items (USB drive, Advil, etc.) in one of the mesh pockets. There are two zippered mesh pockets in the main compartment, so there is plenty of capacity if you do want to bring along some extras.
There are two business card pockets, of which I will only use one, but if you collect a lot of cards on your travels, they would probably be handy. And in very minimalist fashion, there are two elastic loops for a pen/pencil right at the top of the case--very handy placement. But of course there is plenty of room in the mesh pockets if you wish to carry more.
The two outer pockets are thin, and good for holding a magazine, thin notebook, or pad of paper, etc. The only minor design flaw is that pocket is not very deep, so you can't use the velcro closure if you have a pad of paper or even 8.5 x 11 paper in the pocket. It would have been nice to have a design that could have some type of closure to prevent such things from sliding out.
The two handles are very well designed. They are short enough so that they don't get in the way, but are also always standing up on top of the bag, making it easy to grab the case.
And the best feature is the strap. I suffered with the horribly designed strap on my old Dell case, so this strap is heaven by comparison. The padded area of the strap has rubber dots to help grip, and the padding is curved to fit better on your shoulder. Also, the padded area is part of the strap, not a sliding pad like the Dell. This is such a huge improvement for me that the strap alone was worth the purchase.
Finally, this case is amazingly inexpensive. on Amazon is a steal for this product. I was thinking I would need to look at Tumi or other high-end brands for a good case, but the Targus was a wonderful surprise.
I highly recommend it!
Targus TUL300 Ultra-Lite Standard Notebook Case Feature
Item #: 332479. Targus introduces a dramatic change from the traditional notebook case. Introducing the new Ultra-Lite Standard Notebook Case, offering you a lightweight notebook storage solution with ample space for your peripherals. This Standard Notebook Case fits standard 15-inch notebooks and protects your computer with a high-density padded computer pocket. Other features include a unique quick access opening, two exterior slip pockets, removable cell phone case and large interior accessory pocket. There's also a convenient detachable shock absorbing shoulder strap for added comfort.
Product Description
Targus Ultra-Lite Standard notebook carrying case
Product Type: Notebook carrying case
Color: Gray, black
Product Material: Nylon twill
Dimensions (WxDxH): 14 in x 3 in x 13.6 in
Weight: 2.4 lbs
Manufacturer Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty
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good bag, but... - Alexandre F. Carvalho -
The bag is good. However, my laptop only fits in if you remove the lateral padding. Advertizing should make it clear that the larger laptops Targus claims that fit in the bag really only do if you remove some of the padding. Wasn't too happy about that, but this is my only complaint. Happy about the rest.
Jun 05, 2010 09:28:04
