Comments on: Help! http://drshellie.blogsome.com/2007/05/26/help/ life, life in science, miscellaneous thoughts Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:05:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=1.5.1-alpha by: Kristin http://drshellie.blogsome.com/2007/05/26/help/#comment-347 Wed, 06 Jun 2007 14:21:18 +0100 http://drshellie.blogsome.com/2007/05/26/help/#comment-347 Yeah, those are the problems with that bag. A smaller bag does carry less (boy, do I know, as someone who prefers small purses). But I felt that the tradeoff was worth it, especially compared to carrying a more conventional bag that was like a Victorian house strapped to my back. Yeah, those are the problems with that bag. A smaller bag does carry less (boy, do I know, as someone who prefers small purses). But I felt that the tradeoff was worth it, especially compared to carrying a more conventional bag that was like a Victorian house strapped to my back.

]]> by: drshellie http://drshellie.blogsome.com/2007/05/26/help/#comment-346 Tue, 05 Jun 2007 18:41:48 +0100 http://drshellie.blogsome.com/2007/05/26/help/#comment-346 I got the "She Rules" bag and tried it out on the last trip. Advantages: sleek looking, lightweight, fairly comfortable, not bulky, inexpensive. The top-loading computer compartment is very convenient when removing your computer at the airport security check, and the "papers" compartment is useful, too. Disadvantages: not a lot of room for extras, e.g. novels or sandwiches, though you can fit a stack of papers (in separate compartment from computer), and a power supply, a wallet, and a cell phone (in a 3rd compartment). Also, the back is not padded much-- it feels like you have a thinly-padded metal object against your back, which in fact you do. I got the “She Rules” bag and tried it out on the last trip. Advantages: sleek looking, lightweight, fairly comfortable, not bulky, inexpensive. The top-loading computer compartment is very convenient when removing your computer at the airport security check, and the “papers” compartment is useful, too. Disadvantages: not a lot of room for extras, e.g. novels or sandwiches, though you can fit a stack of papers (in separate compartment from computer), and a power supply, a wallet, and a cell phone (in a 3rd compartment). Also, the back is not padded much– it feels like you have a thinly-padded metal object against your back, which in fact you do.

]]> by: skookumchick http://drshellie.blogsome.com/2007/05/26/help/#comment-344 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 02:04:22 +0100 http://drshellie.blogsome.com/2007/05/26/help/#comment-344 I'm looking for one too! Although I'm compelled by these two bags, although they are still dorky. And kind of expensive. <a href="http://www.opifs.com/utne/utneshopping/detail.aspx?ItemNumber=2892" rel="nofollow">Utne bag</a>, horrible colour, but sustainable construction; <a href="http://www.crumplerbags.com/Cart/index.php?catId=5" rel="nofollow">"The Sinking Barge" Crumpler bag</a> but it is SO EXPENSIVE... I’m looking for one too! Although I’m compelled by these two bags, although they are still dorky. And kind of expensive.

Utne bag, horrible colour, but sustainable construction;
“The Sinking Barge” Crumpler bag but it is SO EXPENSIVE…

]]> by: msphd http://drshellie.blogsome.com/2007/05/26/help/#comment-341 Sun, 03 Jun 2007 19:13:11 +0100 http://drshellie.blogsome.com/2007/05/26/help/#comment-341 I'm still looking. I use a 15" MacBook Pro, so the Nicole is too small. =( But I'm totally with you on this, thanks for the post. I’m still looking. I use a 15″ MacBook Pro, so the Nicole is too small. =( But I’m totally with you on this, thanks for the post.

]]> by: drshellie http://drshellie.blogsome.com/2007/05/26/help/#comment-334 Sun, 27 May 2007 17:09:20 +0100 http://drshellie.blogsome.com/2007/05/26/help/#comment-334 Wow. I just ordered the Nicole bag for $31.94 through ebags.com with the Google checkout discount. For that price, why not? Thanks, Kristin! Wow. I just ordered the Nicole bag for $31.94 through ebags.com with the Google checkout discount. For that price, why not? Thanks, Kristin!

]]> by: Jen http://drshellie.blogsome.com/2007/05/26/help/#comment-333 Sun, 27 May 2007 15:37:32 +0100 http://drshellie.blogsome.com/2007/05/26/help/#comment-333 My laptop carry case is from Willow Design (Canada). The bags they make are just fantastic, but the company went out of business so they are only available used now. I highly recommend them if you are able to come across one. My laptop carry case is from Willow Design (Canada). The bags they make are just fantastic, but the company went out of business so they are only available used now. I highly recommend them if you are able to come across one.

]]> by: Kristin http://drshellie.blogsome.com/2007/05/26/help/#comment-332 Sun, 27 May 2007 13:48:01 +0100 http://drshellie.blogsome.com/2007/05/26/help/#comment-332 It's not quite as nice as the Mobile Edge Paris looks, but the <a href="http://www.sumdex.com/core/NON-914.asp" rel="nofollow">Nicole </a> bag from the Sumdex "She Rules" line has a clean, professional profile in a nice light form. I came across it at Flax art supplies store here in San Francisco, and it is so much lighter than conventional laptop backpacks (and not at all dorky looking like most of them are). It’s not quite as nice as the Mobile Edge Paris looks, but the Nicole bag from the Sumdex “She Rules” line has a clean, professional profile in a nice light form. I came across it at Flax art supplies store here in San Francisco, and it is so much lighter than conventional laptop backpacks (and not at all dorky looking like most of them are).

]]> by: Twirly http://drshellie.blogsome.com/2007/05/26/help/#comment-331 Sat, 26 May 2007 20:26:54 +0100 http://drshellie.blogsome.com/2007/05/26/help/#comment-331 I have a Swiss Army Laptop woman's bag it is great and comfy - although perhaps not as sleek as you are looking for http://www.swissarmy.com/ I have a Swiss Army Laptop woman’s bag it is great and comfy - although perhaps not as sleek as you are looking for

http://www.swissarmy.com/

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