From: Andrew Webber (awebber_at_wwwebbers.com)
Date: Sun Aug 06 2000 - 09:33:08 EDT
On Sun, 6 Aug 2000 07:21:20 -0400, William Armstrong wrote:
>It's possible that a savy thief would know that there
>is a laptop inside, but these bags really look like
>backpacks. I'm from New York City so of course I
>prefer black. It looks less dirty over time.
Hmm, that's a point I should consider too (I live in a clean city
but always manage to rub up against objects).
>I always carry it on. Never had a problem with
>the airlines.
Technically its depth is right at the limit set by many airlines
(9") although TWA is 10". Having the LapDog for the computer is
good, as you say you can take it out before stowing the backpack
and not have to go back up for it during flight. "Skycheck" (where
you leave your bag beside the plane and pick it up when you get
off) isn't too bad if you know it's coming (the bags don't travel
too far), what's worse is you never know when a big plane will be
full and they'll make you gate-check (often into regular cargo,
i.e. pick up at carousel) it!
>There is a lot of extra room in this bag. How you use it
>up to you. I generally keep all my work related stuff in
>it, which is enough to make a heavy load.
It's really important to have that flexibility. Once I discovered
my 18" wheeled bag would just do for a week's trip, I could pack
light and go with no checked bags (stuff jammed everywhere) or I
could take a checked suitcase if I needed "good clothes".
>I often use the LapDog by itself for meetings and short-term
>jaunts. It has a pocket that will hold few flattish things
>like my Palm and some papers. Mine came with the shoulder
>strap. I guess Tom does not include it anymore. Get the
>shoulder strap.
When I order, I'll check. I wouldn't be surprised if the same
shoulder strap still comes with it, as a no-charge option. It's
hard to believe a super comfortable deluxe strap, designed as an
upgrade on the messenger bags, would be required for a bag that
really only holds my 5lb notebook! (Perhaps they found a lot of
people were only using the LapDog inside something else, and didn't
want a shoulder strap to deal with).
Thanks again for your comments!
andrew [awebber_at_wwwebbers.com]
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