Size Does Matter

I think I'm starting to get a complex.

One year ago, I purchased a 17-inch Powerbook G4 - love it, love it, love it.  In fact, I'm still apologizing to my husband for giving him grief all those years when he was a Mac Head and I steadfastly stuck to PC's.

I have been on the hunt for a cool, hip carrying case that is stylish, slightly feminine, yet professional.  Oh, those bags exist... just not for the 17-inch Powerbook.  It seems only humans with an inordinate amount of testosterone carry the 17-inch, because the cases that do exist are all BLACK... and look like they belong to an accountant.  Booor-ing.

It has to be more than just one of those sleeve-type cases... I need room for cables, plugs, etc.

I find some hot looking bag, only to read the description, which ALWAYS says, "Good for laptops up to 15 inches."  Yaaaggh!!  I'm starting to have flashbacks to cramped dressing rooms in department stores...I find a cute skirt, try it on, and find my butt is too big to even get the skirt zipped up. 

Could someone PLEASE recognize that us gals use the "big toys" too, and give us something to help flaunt it?

Comments

[Wendy]

Okay, it's black, but this is pretty groovy:
http://www.agbstore.com/bags/signature/black/17.html

I felt compelled to look - how could this be? But, alas, it's true. Most of the bags for 17" are really lame. Good luck.

[Katie]

Oh my lord, you're right! I also felt compelled to look...what's a woman without a hip way to carry her laptop? But you're right, the 17-inchers are pretty bad. I found one that might work: http://www.seejanework.com/ProductCart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=16&idproduct=454

[Myra]

Ebags.com is handy because you can search for all bags that fit your specific notebook. Once you're at the site, click on business & laptops/laptop cases/fits 17" screen.

Two that might work at ebags.com:

http://tinyurl.com/avmgc
http://tinyurl.com/9nv8v

[Michele Miller]

Thanks, everyone, for the options! Of course, I'm particularly taken with the one that costs upwards of $400... guess I have good taste.

You guys are the best...

[Rob Poitras]

In silicon valley the must have bag is a timbuk2, especially if you are a mac person.
If people see you with the bag you get instant street cred.
You can build your own with your choice of colors and stuff on their site. Made in the USA too.
Timbuk2

[Andrea Learned]

Try plasticpeople.com, Michele. Shannon South custom made a light blue vinyl with orange heart laptop bag for me - and I love it. It isn't high-tech, so I bought a padded Mac sleeve as extra protection for my iBook.

It's girly and unique, because she will make you whatever size you need using her cool retro fabrics. (and I think she can do you right for less than $400).

[Todd Sattersten]

I asked the similar question, when I switched to the Mac. I was just looking for a good bag.

I think you have most of these listed, but you can check all the suggestions people gave me:

http://www.apennyfor.com/movable_weblog/000983.html

[Nathan Ellingson]

I think Acme Made and WaterField each make some nice products. Take a look:

http://www.acmemade.com/

http://www.sfbags.com/index.htm

[Michelle Sullivan]

I have a 17" Dell and I had the exact same problem. Try Shaun Jackson Design--I got the BIG backoffice and it's absolutely the best! Not too pretty but super functional.
www.sjdesign.com

[Mary]

Well, good luck to your adventurous saga. Well, I like your blog, it gives women empowerment of voicing out their opinions. This is a business blog with a touch of femininity. I guess it is time for men to know that women have also some nice things to say. =)

[Rishona]

I know this is an old post; but I got a great looking laptop bag for my 17" Dell from Wrapables.com ( http://www.wrapables.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=C55894&cate3=060211 ) . I'm very impressed with the quality and it was under $100. Best of luck to you!

[Rishona]

I know this is an old post; but I got a great looking laptop bag for my 17" Dell from Wrapables.com ( http://www.wrapables.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=C55894&cate3=060211 ) . I'm very impressed with the quality and it was under $100. Best of luck to you!