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Skooba Checkthrough Backpack and Roller Review
PUBLISHED: Friday, November 06, 2009
The latest trend in travel bags is the new checkpoint-friendly category. These bags let frequent travelers keep their notebooks inside their cases when going through airport checkpoints, saving time and reducing the chance of damaging your computer. Skooba has recently introduced two new checkpoint-friendly bags which we will take a look at in this review today.

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V7 Bag Review
PUBLISHED: 9/11/2009  BY: Allison Johnson
If you're looking for a durable laptop bag for that new back-to-school notebook, V7 and Targus have teamed up to bring you a basic, affordable pair of solutions. The V7 Metro Messenger Carrying Case and Smart Slip Case by Targus aren't flashy. They aren't fancy. In our doubleheader review we take a look at both the messenger bag and the slip case and see how they perform in the real world. You can't judge a bag by its cover, after all.
FULL STORY (3,712 Reads) | DISCUSSION (4 Replies)

SLAPPA / NotebookReview.com Giveaway
PUBLISHED: 7/2/2009  BY: Jerry Jackson
The folks at SLAPPA are giving away 10 SLAPPA notebook bags and sleeves to NotebookReview.com readers!
FULL STORY (3,016 Reads) | DISCUSSION (49 Replies)

Kensington Simply Portable12 Neoprene Sleeve Review
PUBLISHED: 2/20/2009  BY: Allison Johnson
You've got a brand new netbook and you're ready to hit the road. If you'd like to keep your ultra-portable intact and scratch-free, you might be thinking of investing in an appropriately sized bag. We took a look at the Kensington Simply Portable 12 Neoprene sleeve to see if it fits the bill.
FULL STORY (3,517 Reads) | DISCUSSION (4 Replies)

Targus Zip-Thru Corporate Traveler Review
PUBLISHED: 12/27/2008  BY: Allison Johnson
With six new models featuring TSA-approved designs, Targus is diving into the growing checkpoint-friendly laptop bag market. We took the Zip-Thru Corporate Traveler for a spin to see if it makes a good travel bag. Decked out in black nylon and gunmetal gray hardware, its corporate chic for sure, but how does it perform under pressure?
FULL STORY (5,832 Reads) | DISCUSSION (3 Replies)

Slappa Ballistix Aura Pro-Tour Backpack Review
PUBLISHED: 12/20/2008  BY: Jerry Jackson
As the shopping deadline for Christmas fast approaches, Slappa comes to the rescue with one of the best laptop backpacks we've ever reviewed. This isn't an ordinary notebook backpack, folks. This backpack has padded storage and dividers for all your digital lifestyle needs; from notebooks and digital cameras, to iPhones and USB flash drives. We also happen to love this backpack because Slappa contacted us after reading some of our other laptop bag reviews and asked for our help in designing a backpack that will comfortably carry everything a modern tech-head needs. Is the Slappa Ballistix Aura Pro-Tour Backpack as good as it sounds? We put it to the test to find out.
FULL STORY (7,832 Reads) | DISCUSSION (18 Replies)

2008 Notebook Holiday Buyer's Guide
PUBLISHED: 12/15/2008  BY: Jerry Jackson
There are still a few days left before Christmas, and shoppers who are looking for notebook computers are in luck. There are more laptops than ever before that are geared towards people with many different needs and interests. Whether you're a student who needs a low-cost computer that fits in a small backpack for school, a gaming enthusiast who wants to play Crysis and watch Blu-ray movies, or a business traveler needing a rugged yet portable solution, this guide will point you in the right direction.
FULL STORY (13,512 Reads) | DISCUSSION (7 Replies)

2008 Notebook Holiday Buyer's Guide
PUBLISHED: 11/1/2008  BY: Jerry Jackson
As the holiday shopping season gets underway, shoppers who are looking for notebook computers are in luck. There are more laptops than ever before that are geared towards people with many different needs and interests. Whether you're a student who needs a low-cost computer that fits in a small backpack for school, a gaming enthusiast who wants to play Crysis and watch Blu-ray movies, or a business traveler needing a rugged yet portable solution, this guide will point you in the right direction.
FULL STORY (27,984 Reads) | DISCUSSION (26 Replies)

Guide to Polishing Your Scratched Glossy Notebook
PUBLISHED: 8/14/2008  BY: Kevin O'Brien
If you purchased a notebook in the past couple of years, chances are pretty good that you were stuck with a glossy plastic finish whether you liked it or not. These notebooks look great when new, but they get full of fingerprints or worse, scratches. Just the act of sliding the notebook into a backpack can scratch some of these delicate surfaces, and from then on they look horrible. All hope is not lost though, as you can lessen or completely remove the scratches with a bit of elbow grease and some plastic polish. This guide covers all the basics and hopefully shows you how to get your notebook looking great again.
FULL STORY (10,944 Reads) | DISCUSSION (18 Replies)

Notebook Summer Travel Guide
PUBLISHED: 6/18/2008  BY: Kevin O'Brien
Summer vacation season is already starting for most of us, and for notebook users taking to the road, we have made a little list of suggested items to throw in your bag. Everything listed can easily fit inside a standard backpack with plenty of room to spare. If you pack correctly you could even fit a few days worth of clothes inside too! Most of these items fall directly into the notebook-related category, but some are just common sense to always have with you.
FULL STORY (9,660 Reads) | DISCUSSION (15 Replies)

Alienware Deluxe Backpack Review
PUBLISHED: 5/22/2008  BY: Kevin O'Brien
The Alienware Deluxe Backpack is designed for notebook gamers who need to haul around everything (including the kitchen sink) when they travel. This bag is targeted directly at the demanding gamer, and has some pretty obvious features that you just don't find in standard backpacks. This bag is also one of the largest notebook bags we have had in for review, and we are sure you will enjoy what we manage to haul around on a daily basis inside this bag.
FULL STORY (11,209 Reads) | DISCUSSION (14 Replies)

Slappa Velocity SPYDER PRO Backpack Review
PUBLISHED: 5/18/2008  BY: Kevin O'Brien
The Velocity SPYDER Pro backpack from Slappa is a fairly odd looking, with a rubberized outer shell, and a spider-web design on the front pocket. Like the wide range of other Slappa products, this bag is designed to hold up well against the elements, and keep your notebook safe, even if the conditions are far from perfect. Read on to see if this backpack holds up well under out testing.
FULL STORY (8,701 Reads) | DISCUSSION (20 Replies)

Booq Boa 3 Backpack Review
PUBLISHED: 5/6/2008  BY: Jerry Jackson
The Booq Boa 3 Backpack is a notebook backpack designed for creative professionals and business travelers looking for a durable backpack with a deceptively large amount of storage. The attractive black and red design and rugged construction conceal your mobile office, and Booq even offers a way to help you locate your lost bag. We took a closer look to see if this premium business backpack is worth a premium price.
FULL STORY (14,661 Reads) | DISCUSSION (10 Replies)