Targus TCM004US Messenger 15 4 Notebook Case
Designed to fit notebooks with up to 15.4 inch screens, the Targus Messenger Notebook case has a protective padded notebook compartment offering extra protection and the fron load workstation includes organization essentials such as media storage, pen loops and notebook accessory compartments. Two separate zippered file sections are large enough to accommodate files and magazines. Mobility is made easy with the easy-grip top handle and adjustable padded shoulder strap. This Messenger Notebook Case offers great flexibility, a simple design that’s functional. Easy Transport – Easy-grip top handle and padded shoulder strap Quality Materials – Polyester Exterior Dimensions – 16.25 x 3.5 x 14.25 inches Device Compatibility – 14.3 x 1.6 x 11.8 inches Weight – 1.54 ounces Color – Black
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Not exactly what I expected… okay for the price
The bag is just okay for the price but not exactly what you have on the picture…The amazon picture is alittle over stated… what you really get is like the customers picture…(less compactment). well it will do the job for me at least. Shipping speed was very good.
5 Stars Great item, super price.
When the case arrived, we were (and are) very pleased with the quality of the item. Since we don’t carry our computer around every day we were not interested in spending copious amounts of money on THE super case, just something to protect it and make it easy to carry. We had looked at some of the big box stores and the lower priced cases we saw quite frankly stunk. The least expensive thing we found at close out was $20 and I wouldn’t carry a magazine around in it much less an expensive piece of electronics. So this, at this price ($12.50) is a spectacular deal. It securely holds the computer (zipper and velcro) and everything else we need. It’s not the case one needs to haul around a computer and a bunch of text books but for small stuff and accessories it has proven to be ideal for our use. Very pleased to say the least.
4 Stars Rebuttal to Negative Reviews
Just got one of these as a gift, and would like to correct some of the negative comments made by reviewers, here.
From several reviewers: “The picture is not accurate”.
REBUTTAL: This complaint is out-of-date. The pictures have been fixed. What is shown in the pictures is what I got.
John “Thug Life” Lertsakultip writes, “Also, watch out for the handle. It’s not a padded handle but it’s like a weird hard plastic one. I don’t think it will be sturdy enough if you have to carry lots of things everyday in the bag and will mess up your hands after awhile.”
REBUTTAL: The carry handle is NOT plastic. It is some kind of soft, but very stiff rubberized material. It is resistant to any kind of bending. Mr. Lertsakultip must have some extremely soft sensitive hands, because I just don’t see how this handle would be uncomfortable to anyone. (He recommends the Sumdex E-Tech Messenger bag. Though I don’t have one, I have to agree that it DOES look like a nicer bag for a few more bucks. DO check it out.)
Bashar Alnarraie “bashar129″ writes: “The hook that the straps hook into is plastic, and the endpoints on the shoulder straps are also plastic….Plastic on Plastic = very bad. When I’m walking I hear *squeak squeak squeak squeak* It can be very annoying.”
REBUTTAL: Yes, the hooks are plastic, but they’re a very thick plastic. If his Targus is squeaking at the shoulder strap hooks, then he MUST have it WAY overloaded beyond the recommended weight limit. Even if the strap hooks somehow break in the future, this thing has a lifetime replacement warranty.
Veruca Salt writes: “I’m concerned long term use will lead to the handle failing and my laptop on the ground broken. I will be replacing this bag as soon as I can because I’d rather spend $70 on a bag than hundreds of dollars for a new computer.”
REBUTTAL: IF–and I say IF–the handle fails, you are going to see stress and wear LONG before it actually snaps. The handle material is very durable. There is NO way it is going to suddenly and “mysteriously” fail with no advance warning, first.
5 Stars Very nice bag…
Quality product. Fits a 15.4″ laptop perfectly. I’m very happy and the price was great. I mean…this is all you really need.
4 Stars Great for my Lenovo G530 – and very sturdy construction
I got a great deal on a new Lenovo G530 with a 15.4″ screen and needed a new bag to go with it. Local stores were off the hook for pricing (a discount machine needs a discount bag). This Amazon purchase fits the bill. It has a sturdy feel and holds the laptop perrfectly. The width is perfect and the height has 2″ to spare. The handle is very comfortrably padded with a dense rubber grip and the strap is well built with a rubber shoulder pad. Features I liked:
- An outside magazine pocket for those plane trips
- A thick carrying handle
- A nice mouse sized pocket under the clip down flap
- Sturdy zippers
- Traditional messinger bag style
Down falls:
- It screams “steal me” at the airport (but if you like this style bag, what can you do?)
- 3 CD/DVD storage slots and no USB key drive slots.
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