A lot of people are happy with this bag because it is better than most. However...
1) The main flap velcroes closed guaranteeing interruption of business meetings to access anything under the flap (plus velcro collects nasty stuff like lint and hair)
2) The main compartment is basically a huge box which is actually larger than most 17" laptops in at least two dimensions (a problem admittedly shared by most of the large bags)
3) Competitors have better features/organization like the Skooba's water bottle holder Skooba R702-201 Seventeen 2.0 (Black/Gray)
4) It's one of the biggest (among already huge) 17" bags, which looks weird on normal size people and risks being disqualified as an "other" carry-on for flights
5) It doesn't have a quick access document pouch/flap on the back to hold papers, instead there's this quite ugly foamy hand design (have to crack open a main compartment to access your itenerary? Not convenient in the TSA bag check line)
6) The interior is hooker red.
The company claims to have done two years of research to design a bag that meets the needs of travelers. They created a stylish product from solid materials, but failed to incorporate basic useful elements common to many other competitors. Kiken 18-Inch Jedi Mind Trix Custom Build Laptop Shoulder Bag (SL-SB-104-03)
First off, I bought my Slappa Kiken Jedi Mind Trix Laptop Bag off the Slappa website, which has two thumbs up from me. I wanted a durable quality bag, lots of pockets and padding, with good looks to it. Initially I thought this bag was way too expensive, but after seeing that Slappa is consistently rated at the top, I made the investment. I have the laptop bag in front of me as I write this review.
Basically, you get what you pay for. This bag is top of the line good. The material is dense, high quality, and well manufactured. The adjustable shoulder strap is heavy duty (reminds me of a black seatbelt) with nice thick solid metal spring clasps and D-rings. The cover of the Jedi Mind Trix has two velcro straps that allow you to strap in any large accessories, i.e. gaming keyboard or whatever. This cover also zips off completely in exchange for other Slappa Kiken covers, giving a neat customization option. Underneath it is velcro which holds the cover down, 3 front zippered pockets with good size, and zippered access to the front compartment. I kinda wanted buckles instead of velcro here, but since everything is zippered in, I don't really want to unbuckle AND unzipper, plus the velcro is that heavy duty stuff and is less clunky. The two big compartments in this bag can be locked with one of those little pad locks.
The front compartment is roomy, big enough to fit several textbooks and accessories. Its got a standard pocket, 4 slots for pens/pencils, and another pocket with a velcro cover. Also there's a full size zipper compartment for more storage.
On the backside is the second big compartment, again with zipper (lock capable) access. This is the side that has the laptop pocket, using a velcro flip up to hold it in. Again velcro doesn't bother me here, since it's zippered as well. My old 17 inch laptop fits nicely and also works for my 15 inch. The padding here is the stiff good stuff that doesn't deform when things push against it. Also there is another full size zipper pocket opposite of the laptop pocket with plenty of space to fit in more stuff.
On either side of the bag underneath where the shoulder strap clips on, are two zippered mini compartments, which feature a mesh pocket and normal pocket inside. I may have wanted a water bottle pocket on one side at least, but that's not a big deal. The two main compartments have a cool feature where they can be unzipped and lain flat or you can velcro in the sides to give it more of a pocket feel.
Bottom line: Everything about this bag is beyond satisfactory. The price may be high, but you receive a first class product that has tons of pockets and lots of room for your stuff. You will not find higher zipper, D-ring, and clasp quality on any other laptop bag to ensure protection and security. I will continue to be a Slappa customer. And yes, I'm a Star Wars fan. - Economical - Notebook Backpack - Case Logic - Laptop Backpack'
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