Solo Smart Strap Laptop Case
Manufacturer: SOLO Part number: SGB300-4
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- Bottom Line:
- Only the fantastic retractable Smart Strap stands out on this otherwise conventional laptop case--but that one great feature is more than enough.
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CNET editors' review
Solo Smart Strap Laptop Case price range: $63.99 - $64.12
- Reviewed by: Dan Ackerman
- Reviewed on: 04/18/2007
The good: Brilliant retractable strap; heavy padding; plenty of pockets.
The bad: Plain looking; not suitable for 17-inch laptops, despite its large size.
The bottom line: Only the fantastic retractable Smart Strap stands out on this otherwise conventional laptop case--but that one great feature is more than enough.
It's pretty rare to see someone walking down the street with just a laptop tucked under her arm--that's why we have laptop cases after all. Unfortunately, with countless makes and models available, choosing the right case is almost as confusing as buying a laptop in the first place. For fans of the traditional black nylon laptop case--the kind seen in airports and coffee shops around the world, the $99 Solo Smart Strap stands above the competition because of one feature--a retractable strap.
The retractable shoulder strap is such an ingenious concept, we're surprised it isn't standard equipment on every laptop bag. Put the bag over your shoulder and the strap automatically deploys to a comfortable length--you can pull it out further if needed. When you slip the bag off, the strap automatically retracts into slots on the left and right sides of the bag's top panel. An added bonus was the built-in shock absorption we got when walking with a laptop in the bag, as the strap moved in and out of its housing.
Measuring 17 inches wide by 12 inches high by 6 inches deep, the Solo Smart Strap is a bulky laptop case and will likely be the only bag you carry--so make sure everything you need fits inside. From the outside, it certainly looks as if a 17-inch desktop replacement would fit, but the interior laptop pocket is heavily padded on all four sides, so a 15.4-inch mainstream laptop fits snugly inside. Smaller laptops could fit as well, but they'd be swimming around the padded laptop pocket, so we'd stick with a 15.4-inch model.
There are plenty of pockets and storage areas inside the case. The front pocket has accordion-style folds and three compartments, plus an additional slim zippered pocket on the outside face. On the right side is a Velcro-closed mobile phone pocket. The main laptop section has a Velcro strap to hold your system in place and several small pockets on the inside front wall. Behind the laptop section is another pair of zippers that opens a rear accordion pocket, with three compartments that can all hold letter-size pages. Finally, the rear face has a pass-through for the extending handle of your suitcase and a small pocket suitable for holding something like a boarding pass.
User reviews
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what a rip-off from Samsonite
by lat3rintheday on April 21, 2007
Pros: Smart Strap, enough space for a laptop and couple of books
Cons: nothing really
Summary: I bought a Samsonite bag 2 years ago, which looks exactly like this. Everything looks the same, from the small pocket on the side, the front, the logo placement, the ...
Summary: I bought a Samsonite bag 2 years ago, which looks exactly like this. Everything looks the same, from the small pocket on the side, the front, the logo placement, the handles, I mean I thought I was looking at my Samsonite bag.
Unless...there is some connection between "Solo" and Samsonite this is a clear rip-off2 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Awesome SOLO bag
by shoegal1575 on September 26, 2007
Pros: Sturdy, roomy
Cons: just comes in black
Summary: I LOVE this back. There are more on their newly redone site www.solocases.com. I carry this bag every day- very sturdy. Retractable strap is ingenious.
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Samsonite doesSummary: I LOVE this back. There are more on their newly redone site www.solocases.com. I carry this bag every day- very sturdy. Retractable strap is ingenious.
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Samsonite does not make their own bags- other companies make bags for samsonite and samsonite puts their label on them. It's called Private Label.
If you look at the bag of the tag on the "Samsonite" bag you bought- it will say to contact SOLO for warranty not samsonite. -
Great features and style for your money
by im4udevco on June 14, 2007
Pros: Retractable strap, simplicity & loads of storage space
Cons: A bit on the heavy side
Summary: For what its worth, overall I must confess that this is a great buy for the price.
I wanted a ballistic bag that can not only hold my laptop, but ...Summary: For what its worth, overall I must confess that this is a great buy for the price.
I wanted a ballistic bag that can not only hold my laptop, but have a decent storage space so I don't have to carry an extra knapsack and what caught my eyes was the retractable or 'smart' strap. I also wanted something very conservative. Not leather (too hot in summer/too cold in winter) with plenty of zips and straps hanging all over as I sometimes remove the strap and lose it as well.
After few weeks of hunting online and going to stores as well, this was the bag that kept popping up.
When looking for a bag, please go to some of the electronic and office stores just to get a feel for what you want because most of the times I looked online, the picture did not match my expectations. After seeing this bag at Officemax, my outlook changed.
I also pulled hard on the strap and did a little bit of 'ruffle' test.
Finally, I purchased this bad boy for around $50. Don't go cheap but not too expensive either. There is a Samsonite plus others that look alike with the strap but for less than half-price, this is a sure deal.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: SOLO
- Part number: SGB300-4
- Description: PRODUCT FEATURES: "SMART-STRAP" shoulder strap automatically retracts into case frame when not in use; Padded computer compartment with organizer, disk and accessory pockets, and removable zippered accessory pouch. Fits laptop computer sizes up to 14.5" x 11.5" x 3"; Padded frame construction; 3-section accordion fan file; Zip-down organizer compartment with pen loops, business card holders, zippered accessory pockets, and key fob; Exterior cell phone pocket; Full-length zippered pocket on front and back of case. Lower zipper on back allows case to slip over telescoping handle systems; Cushioned carry handles.
General
- Product Material Ballistic nylon
- Width 17.5 in
- Depth 7 in
- Height 12.5 in
- Weight 5.5 lbs
- Notebook Compatibility Dimensions 14.5 in x 11 in x 3 in
- Carrying Strap Shoulder carrying strap
- Color Black
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 5 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 5 years
Manufacturer info
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- Website: http://www.usluggage.com
- Phone: 631.434.7070
- Email: customerservice@usluggage.com
- Fax: 631.434.7326
