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Port Chicago Eco
by January
I bought this Port Chicago Eco from an online store for £20 and it is a good buy in my opinion,
You can get second hand ones from Amazon for less but I'm happy with my purchase, it arrived well packaged within the seven days the site promised to deliver.
I bought it from laptopsdirect.com.
The bag is comfortable to ... carry but you have to watch what you put in there as it does carry quiet a bit and if you have to walk through town with a heavy bag it can be a bit inconvenient, but having this in my car is great as I can take everything I need out with me.
The case is made from 24 recycled plastic bottles and a mix of Polyester and canvas, so it's waterproof and can be wiped down with a damp cloth, the bag is cushioned on each compartment so that things inside don't get banged about and the sleeves inside the compartment hold things in place.
It has three compartments, all that zip up with a sturdy zip. The middle compartment is where your laptop fits snuggly inside and is held in place with a band.
On the one side there is another zip up compartment for keeping notebooks or files you might need to work from and the other side has another zip compartment for more storage, this has a smaller compartment attached to it that also has a zip.
There is plenty of room for everything you might need to carry and the bag has a handle as well as a shoulder strap that you can fit if you want to sling it over your shoulder.
This is quite comfortable and I prefer to use the strap and not the handle as I sometimes load the bag up with lots of files, paperwork and other work related stuff and it's easier to carry using the strap.
The Dimensions are :- 480 x 350 x 80 and it weights 1.3Kg
A good durable laptop bag that I can recommend.
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Port Beirut
by danny691
Usually when it comes to protecting your laptop you have the choice of a laptop bag and a laptop 'skin'. The Port Beirut Laptop Carrying Case is a mixture of the two, offering the benefits of both the aforementioned alternatives. This was one of those typical Amazon purchases, something I came across whilst browsing their huge range of ... products. Priced at around £12 it wasn't particularly expensive and I am always looking for new ways to store my laptop away either for in the house or whilst I am out and about.
First impressions were that the case looking pretty smart in its plain black colour. The design is clearly well thought out and made of polyester. To the top edge of the carrying case is a strong and robust handle which gives both confidence in its construction and comfort whilst carrying it around. I don't store a lot of weight in the case, but if you are carrying it around on a journey it is nice to have a comfortable carrying handle. Although the plain black design may not suit some people, I like the fact it is quite discreet, and althought there is no hiding the fact there is a laptop in the case it doesn't draw immediate attention.
The carrying case is designed to accommodate laptops with a 16" screen and mine fits in neatly as it measures in at 15.6". The fit isn't too snug, but also isn't too big and therefore prevents it from rattling around in a large area and potentially damaging it. The carrying case has room to store other items internally, and has safety straps to hold the laptop firmly in place. Inside the case there is room to store documents, with a pocket on the opposite side to the laptop in this clamshell case. The zip runs round three sides of the case, allowing you to get good accessibility to the main compartment, there is also a pocket to the front of the carrying case for further storage if you so desire. I like to use the internal compartment much more, though, and often only carry items such as an optical mouse and a few papers.
The case comes with a carrying strap which gives you the option to carry it on your shoulder and adds a further safety element. You can clip or un-clip this strap, so you don't need to leave it attached if you don't require its use. Everything about the case gives me confidence that it is built to last. Although it is very affordably priced it has still been designed very well and I love the layout of the internal store space. Weighing around half of 1kg it isn't very heavy, but it has stood up to wear and tear, whereas in the past I have had cases that scuff very easily and give no confidence in the protection they offer my laptop.
If you are looking for an affordable laptop carrying case then look no further than the Port Beirut Laptop carrying Case, this very reasonably priced product will protect your valuable equipment safe on the move.
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Port Designs Aspen 16" Laptop Backpack
by Zack131
Commuting to University needs a trusty companion to store away books, stationary essentials and space to allow easy transport of a laptop. Although there are over the shoulder style laptop cases, they make for very little room to store other equipment along with the impracticability of heavier laptops putting too much strain on one ... shoulder alone. Therefore a backpack laptop case After making demanding use of this backpack for over 15 weeks, I feel that it is time enough to give an accurate review of the 16 inch laptop backpack by Port Designs.
I was first attracted to this backpack by its low price for a 16 inch laptop along with its regular backpack appearance. My friends wouldn't have guessed this was a laptop backpack, which is a major selling point considering the decreased chance of being a target of theft. It isn't exactly the most attractive looking backpack, but I assure you it looks slightly better than in the image. I've definitely grown to like the appearance of the backpack and actually find its minimalistic design to be quite smart. In terms of size, the backpack is quite tall so it might not be as suitable for children. The image makes the backpack look to be made from a shiny soft material, this is gladly not the case. The backpack is a matt jet black with a rigid outer fabric that does not give off much shine. The zip tags are of the same material and not in a metallic casing which I first had the impression of in the image.
Starting with the exterior of the backpack, the back is composed of a black soft material of almost sponge like properties which is also on the underside of the shoulder straps. This provides a cushion against your body for more comfortable carrying. Apparently there is a secret pocket on this area of the backpack, but it I've yet to find one, so if it does exist; its doing a mighty fine job at being secret. The strap adjusters aren't perfect, I've found them loosening ( very occasionally ) when under strain of a very full backpack, but are about standard in any case. The Port Designs logo seems to be firmly in place and is about the depth of three 2 pence coins. The handle is a tough fabric, but I always have my doubts when lifting by it of the durability of the fixing of the handle to the backpack. Luckily, it is still in tact despite very heavy contents in the backpack. The bottom of the backpack is a textured hard plastic which helps it stand upright. Unfortunately I've not had much luck with keeping this backpack upright on it own, but the material on the bottom does make for a little extra grip when attempting.
One of the nicest features of the backpack is located on the bottom. Detaching a velcro strap reveals a pocket which contains a rain jacket. Not a rain jacket for you, but for the backpack! It sits crushed up and compact in this little pocket whilst being still connected to the inside of the back by a stretchy material. The idea is that the jacket covers the front half of the back, but not the back since this is where your back would be when wearing. Great for sudden downpours when you have your laptop or pieces of paper you'd like kept dry inside. To my disgust the jacket is a florescent yellow which is great safety wise at night, but at the same time not very stylish having what looks like an oversized glowing sports bag. It does its job well though and in the situations where I've had to use it, I don't feel too silly considering the conditions. The jacket won't stretch over your head too ( I've tried ), so do remember to pack your own rain jacket! Despite this feature, the backpack itself is fairly water resistant itself.
Pockets, pockets, pockets. One of the more exciting concepts of backpacks is the number and variety of pockets. Starting on the exterior, there are 4 zipped pockets. A couple of pockets on the base of either side of the bag were initially just a little small for my liking. You'd just manage to squeeze a can of coke in them at least if that's a good measure of size. I find they are useful for keeping my tissues or occasionally my mobile phone power adapter. There is a very narrow pocket under the Port Designs logo which is a great quick access pouch which I often keep the train timetables along with a few folded up documents, it would accommodate a passport. Below this pocket there is another which is primarily for the likes of stationary. There are 3 slender pouches for storing individual pens and a plastic hanging hook to clip on a set of keys. Three pouches can be used for other kinds of stationary such as markers, rubbers or anything else with a width less than about an inch and a half. The backpack has 2 different compartments each accommodating a surprising amount of contents. The first of the 2 is slightly more narrow but is ideal for documents, notebooks and text books. Inside there are 3 pouches with an elastic edge which keeps the item in place. I've used these to hold a calculator, a glasses case and a bottle of water, for unfortunately there is no dedicated place for a bottle. Further up there is yet another pouch, again elasticated but also with padding to help protect fragile objects. As for the main compartment, this is where the laptop sits in a sectioned off padded part of the compartment. I found my 16 inch laptop to fit very nicely without coming into contact with the zip. There are a couple of pouched on the other side of this compartment which are ideal for storing a power adapter (unfortunately I have to split my adapter into the 2 parts for it to fit correctly) but I'd have liked an extra pouch for the battery or mouse.
This laptop has definitely served its purpose well and with its relatively low cost it has been a great investment. For those wondering just how much you can pack into this backpack, this was the contents of my backpack one day. My heavy 16 inch laptop at 3.51kg, its power adapter, a wireless mouse, a 1000 page textbook, my lunch, bottle of water, ipod, glasses case, calculator, stationary, cold stuff ( throat lozenges, ibuprofen etc. ), a notebook, several sheets of paper and various timetables. Its a fairly spacious backpack which should provide ample room for your needs. I've yet to see any signs of wear and have been extremely pleased with my purchase.
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