So I had this old swiss army slim vertical messenger bag that I got from target years ago for $20. It was used to lug maps, water, and camera while touring italy, but now re purposed to lug my new gtab. I also picked up an even smaller one from Ross for $9 the other day. Both have 2 large main compartments with the smaller front compartment full of little pockets, clips, and zippered areas for nicknacks. The cool thing about this new man bag is that the rear compartment is actually padded (it didn't say it was for netbooks or anything) and it fits the gtab like a glove - like it was specifically made for it...
oh great, I'm too new to post links. just add the www in front...
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That's a good looking bag. Not as much "man-bag-esque" as some of the other bags I've seen folks here posting. When I need a bag I've been using my Targus CityGear Netbook Bag.
On my last trip to Italy 3 years ago I got my wallet pick-pocketed while exiting a subway car in Rome. I knew the moment I stepped onto the walkway that my wallet was gone. Ended up wasting a whole day on the phone with my credit card companies to cancel the cards and to have them express ship replacements to me in Florence and then dealing with my bank to wire me cash. It sucked. That event forever tainted Italy for me. Since then I've avoided Italy like a rash and instead enjoyed the rest of western europe.
That's a good bag too. I tend to like the more vertical ones because they stick out less and you don't bump people as much in crowded situations, but you have to dig down further to get little stuff at the bottom. That sucks about loosing your stuff. We had been warned about pick pockets and used those slim necklace wallets that you wear under your shirt for money, credit cards, passports, etc and a cheap decoy wallet with monopoly money in my back pocket. I guess we looked like bums, cause no one stole it...
I've been using a Timbuk2 D-Lux Messenger bag for the last several weeks. It's a little bit pricey (about $90) but it is made in the USA, and it feels REALLY solid. On top of that, it has all kinds of cool features, like a cinch clip for the strap, so you can easily tighten the strap up so it's not constantly bouncing off your backside, and a retainer strap that goes around your side, so it stays in place on a bike. I keep my G-Tablet, some big Sennheiser can headphones (I'm an audio technician), snacks, pens, extra cables, etc. in mine.
Here's a link: (Mine is the black/grey/lime scheme)
http://www.amazon.com/Timbuk2-Strip...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1303417129&sr=1-1
Edit: Mine is the small size, which still has a decent sized main compartment. The laptop slot is where I keep the G-Tab, and there is plenty of room for it there, since it is designed for a 13" laptop.
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That's a good looking bag. Not as much "man-bag-esque" as some of the other bags I've seen folks here posting. When I need a bag I've been using my Targus CityGear Netbook Bag.
On my last trip to Italy 3 years ago I got my wallet pick-pocketed while exiting a subway car in Rome. I knew the moment I stepped onto the walkway that my wallet was gone. Ended up wasting a whole day on the phone with my credit card companies to cancel the cards and to have them express ship replacements to me in Florence and then dealing with my bank to wire me cash. It sucked. That event forever tainted Italy for me. Since then I've avoided Italy like a rash and instead enjoyed the rest of western europe.
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I have the Targus bag mentioned above and I like it. It holds the G-Tab perfectly and has a second compartment for a book or papers as well as other pockets. It works well and is inexpensive. Not the most stylish though.
Phrancis5 said:
So I had this old swiss army slim vertical messenger bag that I got from target years ago for $20. It was used to lug maps, water, and camera while touring italy, but now re purposed to lug my new gtab. I also picked up an even smaller one from Ross for $9 the other day. Both have 2 large main compartments with the smaller front compartment full of little pockets, clips, and zippered areas for nicknacks. The cool thing about this new man bag is that the rear compartment is actually padded (it didn't say it was for netbooks or anything) and it fits the gtab like a glove - like it was specifically made for it...
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Where did you get the Ross $9 bag ? Can you post a link. I'm assuming that is the one that fits the Gtab like a glove?
Sorry, I don't have a link to the one at Ross. My local store just happened to have it next to a bunch of discontinued computer bags and iPad cases for $8.99
this is a better picture of it when fully stuffed, but I certainly saved a lot by rummaging through Ross...
http://www.meijer.com/s/swiss-gear-...3.instance01?CAWELAID=807560700&cmpid=goobase
This is what I use for my man purse:
http://www.irvsluggage.com/David-King-Distressed-Leather-Laptop-Messenger-Bag-Brown/DK-B-6111
Pricey, but I love the distressed leather look, and it's extremely sturdy.
I also have the Targus bag mentioned above, works great and lots of room for other stuff. I originally bought it for my gateway netbook, which is now for sale since I love my gTab so much
still a man-purse if I'm not a man? ... yes, I think so.
I am using a "FINATEX EXTRA SMALL - Multimedia Vertical Messenger" from Tucano, and really like it.
The padded and fuzzy-lined pocket fits the naked gtab well. (If cased, would fit fine in un-lined area.)
Very slim bag, but I can squeeze a cased kindle 2 in there also in a pinch.
Standout feature: handles earphone cord to an mp3 player extremely well.
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Pros:
+ very slim vertical form
+ quality materials, well constructed, excellent stitching
+ earphone cord from mp3 pocket snakes up inside strap
+ I thought the $35 price was good in light of the quality & 'look'
+ available in black, coffee, or red (the red struck me as more feminine) all the same size, despite the confusing descriptions on the website.
Cons:
- smaller zippered area has only the small mp3 pocket to help organize the slim vertical space. no other pockets or loop attachments for wallet, keys, pen, etc. can be a bit awkward/snug since it's only accessible from the top.
- slim flat shape does not accommodate bulky items well. (However, the charging brick fits fine, especially if I un-clip the plug.)
This is not a 'kitchen sink' bag by any means, but is excellent for carrying the essentials... including the gtab of course!
By way of example... what's in my bag today:
1. large zippered section has room to spare: gtab, lens-cloth in pouch, (no charging brick today...)
2. small zippered section is fairly full with: wallet, 3x5"-ish moleskin notebook, cell phone (in mp3 pocket), house key, random girl-stuff
3. water bottle holder is clipped to the external loop. my giant supplemental keyring clips here too on the rare day I need to carry it.
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You need a better stand !!! Check out
http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-Portable-Fold-Up-Galaxy-BlackBerry/dp/B000CKVOOY
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Sorry, I don't have a link to the one at Ross. My local store just happened to have it next to a bunch of discontinued computer bags and iPad cases for $8.99
this is a better picture of it when fully stuffed, but I certainly saved a lot by rummaging through Ross...
http://www.meijer.com/s/swiss-gear-...3.instance01?CAWELAID=807560700&cmpid=goobase
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Thanks for the link - 4 inches - a little deeper than I thought but I guess that means lots of room for other things.
chadness said:
This is what I use for my man purse:
http://www.irvsluggage.com/David-King-Distressed-Leather-Laptop-Messenger-Bag-Brown/DK-B-6111
Pricey, but I love the distressed leather look, and it's extremely sturdy.
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Love the look of this! And thinking leather might be the way I want to go. Is it too big for the gtab? I want a serious man purse that fits my gtab and a few other odds and ends (phone, portable charger, hdmi cord, pens).
http://www.irvsluggage.com/David-King-Distressed-Leather-Unisex-Bag-Brown/DK-B-6452
- Wondering if this one would be big enough. Hoping to go check it out in person as this website looks to have stores in my area!
I went w/ a folio case w/ a built in stand and that $5 neoprene case that was at target or something. Folio cases are the way to go.
Man Purse for GTab
It's A Satchel!
I have an old bag that used to hold a now non-functional cordless screwdriver case that fits the Gtab well. Not nearly as nice as some of those listed here but the price was right and it does the job. It is certainly "manly" enough with the "Black and Decker" logo emblazened on the side. Haha.
Man Purse, LOL.
amazon.com/gp/product/B0014LTYQK
Just got this for an upcoming trip. Fits the GTab like a glove. Handy side pocket works great for my G2.
I've loved this topic. I ended up getting the Swissgear bag with a sling type strap from Target. It fits the Gtab perfectly. I'm using it as a purse (I'm not a man) and on days I want to take the tab with me, I just slide it in the back zippered pocket and take it on the go,
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Someone is finally making a car cradle for the Touch Pro 2 that Verizon and Sprint (Not T-Mobile) should be able to use and its cheap. I emailed the U.S. seller and he said it fits though it is really for the GSM Euro versions. No surprise though as it is passive only. Heres a link to their website: http://www.buygpsnow.com/HAiCOM_Car_Mount_HTC_Touch_Pro2.aspx
Anything is better than a squeeze cradle
I have one ordered so will update a review but at $12.95 and $2.50 shipping kinda hard to go wrong even if it only lasts until Proclip gets off their duffs.
I found a coupon code for free shipping. It is hit or miss apparently but worth a try. Code is 430.
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nice find. please let us know how it works. i have a vzw tp2 as well and have been searching for a car holder. right now it sets on my passanger seat...
Just a quick question, why do you think squeeze cradles suck?
I've not had one but was considering a universal mount from Arkon, which is a squeeze cradle.
YodaJM said:
Just a quick question, why do you think squeeze cradles suck?
I've not had one but was considering a universal mount from Arkon, which is a squeeze cradle.
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Its been years since I've seen a phone thick enough that the jaws need to be anywhere near as deep as the vast majority of the squeeze cradles on the market yet they still make them that deep, at least the ones that are big enough to hold a PDA. This would not be much of a problem except they use soft foam in the jaws that is almost invariably also very thick. When you squeeze it tight enough to keep the phone from falling out, it has a tendency to roll the foam right down over the screen making it difficult to use things like the slide tray in Touchflo 3D. It is also difficult to remove the phone as after a short while the teeth of the jaw start wearing down and it sticks closed making the button hard to push. And thats with a good cradle like and Arkon, which is what I have been using. Lesser quality cradles are even worse. There are better squeeze cradles that address these issues but they are all for Iphones. Saw a nice one the other day with nice thin jaws and rubber grips that fit the phone perfectly with a friction lock instead of teeth and a cam but it had and Ipod cable and FM transmitter built in making it very expensive at like $69. Looked real nice too with a nice shiny finish like the phone has but at that price, wasn't going to buy something that I had to cut up to use. To bad the company did not make one with a USB cable instead. Unfortunately most of the good stuff is made by companies that drank large quantities of the Steve Jobs kool-aid years ago.
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Its been years since I've seen a phone thick enough that the jaws need to be anywhere near as deep as the vast majority of the squeeze cradles on the market yet they still make them that deep, at least the ones that are big enough to hold a PDA. This would not be much of a problem except they use soft foam in the jaws that is almost invariably also very thick. When you squeeze it tight enough to keep the phone from falling out, it has a tendency to roll the foam right down over the screen making it difficult to use things like the slide tray in Touchflo 3D. It is also difficult to remove the phone as after a short while the teeth of the jaw start wearing down and it sticks closed making the button hard to push. And thats with a good cradle like and Arkon, which is what I have been using. Lesser quality cradles are even worse. There are better squeeze cradles that address these issues but they are all for Iphones. Saw a nice one the other day with nice thin jaws and rubber grips that fit the phone perfectly with a friction lock instead of teeth and a cam but it had and Ipod cable and FM transmitter built in making it very expensive at like $69. Looked real nice too with a nice shiny finish like the phone has but at that price, wasn't going to buy something that I had to cut up to use. To bad the company did not make one with a USB cable instead. Unfortunately most of the good stuff is made by companies that drank large quantities of the Steve Jobs kool-aid years ago.
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Thanks for the response, very good reasons not to go with a giant squeeze cradle.
I've been looking at this mount http://www.arkon.com/phonemount.php
Curious if anyone else has used it with the TP2.
My phone works splendidly with a $15 squeeze cradle from Walmart. It's not too thick, secure, and does not obscure the screen.
I have an old Treo 650 Pro-clip mount that works perfectly with the TP2. The phone slides in securely and comes out easily. Obviously no active connection but it works great. I put double sided tape in the back of the of the mount and it holds my Fuze perfectly as well.
yo Techitrucker,
you ever get that car cradle. i am really thinkin bout getting one, but would like to hear some first hand experience with it, especially since we both got vzw
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yo Techitrucker,
you ever get that car cradle. i am really thinkin bout getting one, but would like to hear some first hand experience with it, especially since we both got vzw
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Just came in the mail on Saturday. The cheap shipping took one week to the day. Quality of the cradle is very good. The clip at the top is actually spring loaded, not just plastic that bends back, like the Seidio holsters. It is removable if you won't need to use the cradle in landscape to make it easier to take in and out. The cut out at the bottom is definitely for the CDMA phones. It should work with the European versions also. THIS CRADLE WILL NOT WORK ON THE T-MOBILE VERSION AT ALL. It is a perfect fit for my Verizon phone. This is not a cradle you want if you need to use the keyboard while it is in. For me that is not and issue and it makes me uncomfortable having plastic wedged between my keyboard and screen anyways. Seems like it would be hard on the slider. The windshield mount is very nice. It has push button friction locks instead of screws for the joints and the rotation is spring loaded so its easy to rotate when needed one handed. The suction cup is very large and has a good positive locking mechanism. It is larger than the average suction cup so if you need a dash disk like I do, you will need the largest one you can find. Unfortunately it does not come with one. Since they are selling this so inexpensively, that probably a place they needed to cut their losses. The quality of the cradle is much higher than the price. The cradle does not use a standard mechanism to join it to the mount so you will either have to use the one it came with or go to the website and see if they have another kind of mounting solution. This is really the only limitation I can find. You will not be able to use it with your Proclip solution if you have one. Any more questions you have, just leave them in this forum.
thanks man sounds sweet. yeah i am just lookin for something to just hold my phone in the car, and this sounds great. thanks for takin the time to review. i am only a couple hours from the websites store, hope it doesn't take a week, hah. buyin one right now.
whats this proclip you are talkin about? i am new to the ppc phone genre. are they really that superior? what would you say makes em better than this cradle you just got? just curious, like hearing first hand experiences, thanks
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My phone works splendidly with a $15 squeeze cradle from Walmart. It's not too thick, secure, and does not obscure the screen.
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Hi:
What department did you find it in? I have searched by where the cell phone cases are, and can't find a thing.
Thanks!
cincy1020 said:
Hi:
What department did you find it in? I have searched by where the cell phone cases are, and can't find a thing.
Thanks!
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check automotive section
MrGoodCat said:
thanks man sounds sweet. yeah i am just lookin for something to just hold my phone in the car, and this sounds great. thanks for takin the time to review. i am only a couple hours from the websites store, hope it doesn't take a week, hah. buyin one right now.
whats this proclip you are talkin about? i am new to the ppc phone genre. are they really that superior? what would you say makes em better than this cradle you just got? just curious, like hearing first hand experiences, thanks
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I had one for my Touch Pro and it was nice enough but it kind of made the gap between the keyboard and phone wider over time. If you absolutely have to have the keyboard open while driving its probably the best on on the market, though to me that keyboard open is just and invitation to disaster. Its hard enough to keep hands off the phone while closed They are not inexpensive by any means. Depending on how you need to configure it you can easily spend well over a $100 bucks. The powered cradle alone without a car specific mount is $60 which is competitive with other powered solutions, but the non powered ones at $40 bucks seem more than a little like highway robbery to me especially since you will still spend $30+ on the mounting solution for the cradle. Still, if you need that keyboard open its the only decent solution at this time. They have no powered option for Verizon yet, but the non powered one they have listed for the AT&T Tilt 2 will work on Verizon and Sprint. The phones are exactly the same shape as the AT&T phone except for the ports on the bottom. If you want a fitted cradle but don't need the keyboard to open while mounted, this is the posted cradle only real solution I've found, but its inexpensive and good quality.
Now if you want the best of both worlds, I was wrong about the Proclip mounts not working with the cradle. They make absolutely the best mounting solution hands down since there is no damage to the vehicle. They have cradle adapters on the site that will make it work and the price is not to bad.
http://www.proclipusa.com/?sectionp...egoryid=&p_year=&p_countryid=0&p_leftorright=
The suction cup on the cradle is 3.25 inches and this adapter is 3.5 inches so it should work.
I'm not a fan of clamp holders or suction cups, had enough of unintentional flying objects. I usually make my own holders that slip into a vent clip from theclip.com
http://theclip.com/store/Ultra-Clip-with-Vent-Mount-p-16176.html
This time I found a perfect custom made touchpro2 holder for $1.35! It clips right into the vent clip with just a little grinding on the vent clip. It holds the phone solidly and perfectly positioned for easy phone use and GPS mapping.
http://www.cellphoneshop.net/pro2holster.html
Nice find
RemE said:
I'm not a fan of clamp holders or suction cups, had enough of unintentional flying objects. I usually make my own holders that slip into a vent clip from theclip.com
http://theclip.com/store/Ultra-Clip-with-Vent-Mount-p-16176.html
This time I found a perfect custom made touchpro2 holder for $1.35! It clips right into the vent clip with just a little grinding on the vent clip. It holds the phone solidly and perfectly positioned for easy phone use and GPS mapping.
http://www.cellphoneshop.net/pro2holster.html
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Nice find on the holster. Never had a problem myself with a good suction cup holder and nothing bounces like a Freightliner. I find that taping a small vanity mirror to the dash works much better than those little round plastic disks since they where designed to stick to glass. If you have two phones and two holders like I do, the small rectangular one they sell in the automotive department at Walmart will hold both and its only 2 bucks and looks nice. I am not a fan of any kind of vent clip. The two worst enemies of electronics are heat and cold and something as heavy as a PDA is going to break the vent eventually. What I have done in the past is use something like this: http://theclip.com/store/The-Clip-Mount-p-16156.html with a holster or case.
I'm going to get the holster. Been looking for one that faces out like that.
I already have a clip in the car so won't need to take my mount with me when I get off the road.
Techitrucker said:
Never had a problem myself with a good suction cup holder and nothing bounces like a Freightliner. .... If you have two phones and two holders like I do......
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Driving a semi, using not one cell phone, but two???
You're probably a great driver. But I'm glad there are several states between you and I.
Techitrucker said:
Someone is finally making a car cradle for the Touch Pro 2 that Verizon and Sprint (Not T-Mobile) should be able to use and its cheap. I emailed the U.S. seller and he said it fits though it is really for the GSM Euro versions. No surprise though as it is passive only. Heres a link to their website: http://www.buygpsnow.com/HAiCOM_Car_Mount_HTC_Touch_Pro2.aspx
Anything is better than a squeeze cradle
I have one ordered so will update a review but at $12.95 and $2.50 shipping kinda hard to go wrong even if it only lasts until Proclip gets off their duffs.
I found a coupon code for free shipping. It is hit or miss apparently but worth a try. Code is 430.
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tons of this stuff on ebay - pick a random one at 10-12 bucks with free shipping and if it doesnt work out too great its no big loss
Anyone know if this will work for the Tilt 2??
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....5&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123#ht_4013wt_939
Thats exactly what im looking for but thats the only thing that comes close. I want a sturdy vent mount that can rotate to landscape mode
BRODIT or PROCLIP here in the USA. They have been on the market for about 100 years. at least :-D
They make active, passive, ... versions of their mounts. For almost all available mobile devices. Great quality.
www.brodit.se
www.proclipusa.com
http://www.proclipusa.com/default.a...egory=4&device_brand=16708&device_model=17907
NOT TRUE.
Just spoke with porclip.
The t-mobile version has not been developed and they do not expect it to be manufactured soon.
mpr_ger said:
BRODIT or PROCLIP here in the USA. They have been on the market for about 100 years. at least :-D
They make active, passive, ... versions of their mounts. For almost all available mobile devices. Great quality.
www.brodit.se
www.proclipusa.com
http://www.proclipusa.com/default.a...egory=4&device_brand=16708&device_model=17907
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So now that everyone's GTabs are on the way, lets focus on the goodies!
Im curious, whats everyones favorite cover/case?
I know I want the dock, but what else is a MUST HAVE? I've even read about a screen protector that improves viewing angle?!?
If you have any good suggestions, please let me know, post the URL for people to purchase etc!
Just received my Skinomi carbon fiber skin. Was very impressed with the material, looks to be the same 3M stuff that "dash kits" use in cars. 24 shipped on amazon. I've heard it sucks to install - but my tab won't be here until Thursday to find out
Right now I have just purchased the "Skinomi TechSkin - Black Carbon Fiber FILM Shield & Screen Protector" from Amazon (Skinomi.com has a larger selection and coupon codes can be found online), based on the reviews there and in a thread over here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=904814) I believe is the best we can buy right now to protect the screen, I went for the full body kit as I have not yet decided on which case I will end with but will most likely be one with a keyboard so I can use it while in class.
I may pick some cheap capacitive pens down the road too just because you can get them pretty cheap and shipped straight to South America where I live
....I am a nOOb so can't post outside links yet....
I'm pretty happy with these...
Arkon Portable Fold-up Stand
Carbon Fiber ThinSkin in Black
CLIP - Folio Case
I bought a dock but didn't really find myself using it after I got it so I sold it off on eBay for a tidy profit.
I also had one of those cases with the built-in usb keyboard but found it looked way too cheap and didn't keep the gTab snug so I got rid of that on eBay for a tidy profit as well.
If you want a case with a built-in bluetooth keyboard I highly recommend checking out it2steve's web store for a case he calls the BlutO.
See link here.
As for a small bag to carry all of your gTab accessories, I recommend the Targus CityGear bag for 10.2 inch Netbooks. It fits everything nicely. The only negative about this bag for me is that the shoulder strap is not removable.
I almost forgot about the Skinomi Screen Protector. It is fantastic as long as you follow the directions and let the damn thing sit until it's completely dry after you've applied it (like 24 hours if you can handle it) and you will be rewarded with a screen protector that you can barely tell is there.
I would dearly love to get the BlutO but it's my understanding that it stays sold out.
So far I've ordered the dock from merimobiles, $42.75 with coupon code bienvenu
Needed the lan port for work since we can't turn on wireless due to sensitive client files.
Messenger bag from Bensoutlet dot com $7.98 shipped. Got one that looks exactly like this for my netbook from 1saleaday last year for $10 shipped and hope it's the same one, great little sturdy bag.
Lenovo usb keyboard remote w/ trackball, don't know if it'll work w/gtab or not but for $27 I can use it with something else if it doesn't.
Have a neoprene sleeve to put it in until I decide on which screen protector and cover.
Dern, why did I type all of this out? Now I know how much I've spent LOL
Metal_in_Silk said:
Messenger bag from Bensoutlet dot com $7.98 shipped. Got one that looks exactly like this for my netbook from 1saleaday last year for $10 shipped and hope it's the same one, great little sturdy bag.
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Can you post the link for this? How much room does it have for other accessories?
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Can you post the link for this? How much room does it have for other accessories?
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http://bensoutlet.com/products/netbook-bag
It has the removable shoulder strap and an outside zipper compartment. I can cram a pretty good bit of extra "stuff" in there, adapters, wireless mouse, flash drives, etc.
I have skinomi black carbon fiber skin.
Now I just need some protection for it.
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http://bensoutlet.com/products/netbook-bag
It has the removable shoulder strap and an outside zipper compartment. I can cram a pretty good bit of extra "stuff" in there, adapters, wireless mouse, flash drives, etc.
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TheFlyingPig said:
I have skinomi black carbon fiber skin.
Now I just need some protection for it.
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Just wanted to tell you I'm loving your nym
Bought a tshirt for the bf a couple of weeks ago that had a pic of a pig amongst the clouds with the caption "With enough thrust, pigs fly just fine" Hilarious
To make this post legal (and to satisfy my curiosity) how hard are these skins to put on? I bought screen protectors for my nook that I ended up wadding up and throwing in the garbage, couldn't ever get them to go on without steeeenkin' bubbles that irritated the crap outta me.
*@clankfu: You're welcome!
Metal_in_Silk said:
Just wanted to tell you I'm loving your nym
Bought a tshirt for the bf a couple of weeks ago that had a pic of a pig amongst the clouds with the caption "With enough thrust, pigs fly just fine" Hilarious
To make this post legal (and to satisfy my curiosity) how hard are these skins to put on? I bought screen protectors for my nook that I ended up wadding up and throwing in the garbage, couldn't ever get them to go on without steeeenkin' bubbles that irritated the crap outta me.
*@clankfu: You're welcome!
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One more question for you. Do you think that messenger bag would fit a Gtab with one of these cases on it? Or is it already a snug fit with just the Gtab alone?
http://electroniccrap.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=5_9
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One more question for you. Do you think that messenger bag would fit a Gtab with one of these cases on it? Or is it already a snug fit with just the Gtab alone?
http://electroniccrap.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=5_9
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I can't answer that yet because FedEx still has my gtab
But. I have one that looks exactly like this one that I keep my 10.1" acer aspire one netbook in (has the extended battery) and I am able to put the netbook in a neoprene sleeve and then into the messenger bag and it fits. So I bought another one for the gtab figuring it should work for that as well. If it doesn't I'll be really surprised but won't be out much money at all.
Hope this helps.
newbsauce said:
Just received my Skinomi carbon fiber skin. Was very impressed with the material, looks to be the same 3M stuff that "dash kits" use in cars. 24 shipped on amazon. I've heard it sucks to install - but my tab won't be here until Thursday to find out
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I have the same problem. Waiting for mine to come in on thursday as well.
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I can't answer that yet because FedEx still has my gtab
But. I have one that looks exactly like this one that I keep my 10.1" acer aspire one netbook in (has the extended battery) and I am able to put the netbook in a neoprene sleeve and then into the messenger bag and it fits. So I bought another one for the gtab figuring it should work for that as well. If it doesn't I'll be really surprised but won't be out much money at all.
Hope this helps.
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Gotcha. I'll give it a shot. Thanks again.
I picked this up and it looks great:
http://www.amazon.com/Acer-AOD250-1...?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1299249594&sr=1-22
Very professional looking and holds the accessories fairly well. There is only the one outside pocket, so things just get thrown in. For under $20 (with amazon prime), who can complain?
I have a Wenger Swiss Army 12" laptop bag that I used for my netbook. Got it at Walmart for under $15. it too has removable strap and a side pocket too.
Anyone checked out this bad boy from belkin? At a whopping $8 it seems like quite the bargain.
http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-F8N132...ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1301425221&sr=1-2
newbsauce said:
Anyone checked out this bad boy from belkin? At a whopping $8 it seems like quite the bargain.
http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-F8N132...ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1301425221&sr=1-2
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Belkin is usually a good product. But here's what I use (in neoprene), just bought another two pack in fact:
http://www.meritline.com/flap-laptop-sleeve-neoprene-black---p-36331.aspx
Velcro flap closure, perfectly servicable and I've always been happy with them. Free shipping too, but you have to be sure to select that option. It does take a some time to deliver due to the fact that it ships from China. Also, these are a bit roomier than the usual stretch-to-fit neoprene sleeve. My netbook won't fit in that kind due to the extended battery.
What can I say, we wimmins love a sale ;->
I plan to wait to get my hands on the tablet (fedex will get it here on Thurs) ... play with it long enough to be certain I want to keep it ... and THEN ... shop for stuff. Else, getting rid of the tablet and all those accessories will be an humbling experience.
BTW, my CC. has a program where they will take back a product if the store does not accept it back. I hope I don't resort to it in this case.
Hey people,
Been trying to get a sleek waist/hip/thigh pouch to put my SGT 7.7 and some other small stuff (wallet, p&s camera etc).
Been carrying my Timbuk2 Messenger but it is really quite big and uncomfortable.
Any one has any recommendation for a waist/hip/thigh pouch that works?
My SGT is already in a ROCK case, but if the pouch has a seperate compartment (like the Timbuk2) to store the SGT, that would be great!
http://www.amazon.com/5-11-XL-Drop-...UTF8&coliid=I5RPIZJO0ONE1&colid=3DI19EWS8DYG3
http://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Sc...UTF8&coliid=IKH0Q6Y91NPGI&colid=3DI19EWS8DYG3
Something like the above two examples but don't know how it fits...
This is what I'm using. Got it as a gift from some family in Italy. More of a man-purse than a hip pouch, but I love it anyway. Wonderful construction and quality, though there are some metal logo's on the inside, so I keep my 7.7 inside of a microfiber protective sheath while inside the whole bag itself. Other than that, it's the perfect size for the 7.7, and there's plenty of room for other stuff like wallet and accessories.
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This is what I'm using. Got it as a gift from some family in Italy. More of a man-purse than a hip pouch, but I love it anyway. Wonderful construction and quality, though there are some metal logo's on the inside, so I keep my 7.7 inside of a microfiber protective sheath while inside the whole bag itself. Other than that, it's the perfect size for the 7.7, and there's plenty of room for other stuff like wallet and accessories.
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Holy crap Jade Eyed Wolf, I clicked your link with the tab's built-in browser & it went into an endless reloading cycle between roncato.com and roncato.com/mobile. I did, at the start, quickly see the full URL.
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Holy crap Jade Eyed Wolf, I clicked your link with the tab's built-in browser & it went into an endless reloading cycle between roncato.com and roncato.com/mobile. I did, at the start, quickly see the full URL.
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Odd... Worked just fine for me! What browser are you using? I just used Chrome.
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Odd... Worked just fine for me! What browser are you using? I just used Chrome.
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As in original post I used the tab's built-in browser. Oddly, just tried again and it worked. Also, no problem in Dolphin browser. Must have been a momentary spasm.
BTW, nice bag. It looks high quality.
Cheers
Army Navy Outfit Waist Pack
• I am looking for a slim fanny bag to just nicely fit my neXus 7 in its folio case without extra bulk. I would like to look as business like and trim as possible considering I will be wearing a butt bag that is. These dimension specifications seem to be a hard find on the internet. I have searched all over the internet.
.armynavyoutfit.com/waist-pack.html Army Navy Outfit Waist Pack is the most gentlemanly one I have found so far in all my looking that is a close fit to the body but fits the tablet with a case. $13.95
When you want to be "hands free" call the 700 waist pack into action. Fill it with your camera, wallet, cell phone, and MP3 player, and you're off and running! Perfect uni-sex travel bag Gentlemen, empty your pockets into this bag and send it through airport security in 1 piece Ladies, leave the big purse at home and carry just the essentials Double zipper pulls for easy access Outside zipper pocket holds your smaller items Adjustable, quick-release belt - expands to fit up to a 46" waist Water resistant polyester fabric 10" (W) x 3" (D) x 7" (H) Wt 0.5 lbs.
exactly what i need, since i use my tablet as a phone. people would look when i make calls with it but i don't care hahaha, its great!
I'm highly considering getting one as my primary phone, and I was originally considering the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, but it being able to (barely) fit in my pockets seems to be the only advantage over the 7.7.
However, since I can't fit it in my pocket, a good bag would be necessary (I'd use a Bluetooth headset and a Bluetooth watch to handle calls/texts). I can't seem to find a decent one that would provide easy access to the 7.7 without being too flimsy/unprotective or too large/bulky. Being able to fit the official 7.7 keyboard dock without adding too much bulk to the bag would be a nice plus, although certainly not necessary. It's kinda disappointing that Samsung doesn't have an official one (at least AFAIK), let alone having partnered with some company to provide one.
If all else fails, I'll try and track down a Chrome Minimalist bag (or see if my local Chrome store would be willing to custom-make one), since the faux-fur lining on the inside and high-quality bag strap are both nice features, even if it'd be a little big for the tablet.
Go look at a good womans purse store. Thats ware my woman got one for me. I looked all over the place and couldent find a good one and she found a real nice leather one with acc. pockets and it is realy well built.
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Go look at a good womans purse store. Thats ware my woman got one for me. I looked all over the place and couldent find a good one and she found a real nice leather one with acc. pockets and it is realy well built.
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Not that it's a bad idea, but I'm looking for something a bit more professional-looking, and something with a strap comfortable/big enough to go across my chest like a messenger bag.
I've seen some sling-type camera bags that are just the right size and don't look too sporty. Try some camera sites like Adorama.
I have a bag that i bought during my days using the Samsung Q1U UMPC that I still use that was originally made for portable gaming systems like the PSP. It looks like a little backpack, though.
I can recommend this to you:
http://www.eastpak.com/uk-en/shoulderbags/the-one-black.html
It fits the tab perfectly and still leaves room for accessoires, your keys and stuff. Also you can choose from various colors or even leather.
boelze said:
I can recommend this to you:
http://www.eastpak.com/uk-en/shoulderbags/the-one-black.html
It fits the tab perfectly and still leaves room for accessoires, your keys and stuff. Also you can choose from various colors or even leather.
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They seem like nice bags...but unfortunately it doesn't seem like they're available to be shipped to the US (should have mentioned that detail) =/
This is the bag that I use. Was given to me as a gift from some family friends over in Italy. It's the perfect size for the 7.7, and is very useful.
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They seem like nice bags...but unfortunately it doesn't seem like they're available to be shipped to the US (should have mentioned that detail) =/
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Isn't eastpak u.s. company? Every eastpak product that I own says "eastpak u.s.a." on it. Oo
my wife gave me this very nice leather man purse on my birthday, to save me from heart attack due to my forgetfulness
http://www.danier.com/leather-pre-winter-mens-sale-styles-254010026-P5330.aspx?lang=en
Fits the 7.7 very well at front pocket, 10.1 at the main pocket and 8.9 at the back pocket.
More than 10 pockets in total to put in your cables, memory cards, card readers, external battery pack, a swiss army knife, pen, cleaning cloth, adapters, chargers and etc
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my wife gave me this very nice leather man purse on my birthday, to save me from heart attack due to my forgetfulness
http://www.danier.com/leather-pre-winter-mens-sale-styles-254010026-P5330.aspx?lang=en
Fits the 7.7 very well at front pocket, 10.1 at the main pocket and 8.9 at the back pocket.
More than 10 pockets in total to put in your cables, memory cards, card readers, external battery pack, a swiss army knife, pen, cleaning cloth, adapters, chargers and etc
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It certainly does look nice, but not to sound picky (and I know this will sound picky anyway), but I'm not a fan of leather, and I certainly don't need that much space (one tablet alone is enough =P).
Isn't the tab too big as a phone...
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I'm highly considering getting one as my primary phone, and I was originally considering the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, but it being able to (barely) fit in my pockets seems to be the only advantage over the 7.7.
However, since I can't fit it in my pocket, a good bag would be necessary (I'd use a Bluetooth headset and a Bluetooth watch to handle calls/texts). I can't seem to find a decent one that would provide easy access to the 7.7 without being too flimsy/unprotective or too large/bulky. Being able to fit the official 7.7 keyboard dock without adding too much bulk to the bag would be a nice plus, although certainly not necessary. It's kinda disappointing that Samsung doesn't have an official one (at least AFAIK), let alone having partnered with some company to provide one.
If all else fails, I'll try and track down a Chrome Minimalist bag (or see if my local Chrome store would be willing to custom-make one), since the faux-fur lining on the inside and high-quality bag strap are both nice features, even if it'd be a little big for the tablet.
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OK, this is what i found: (google)
Use the search key: 8 inch messenger bag
when using the option "pictures" i see loads of bags....
1) http://www.google.nl/search?q=chest...pw.r_qf.&fp=90d7d36ce4aec607&biw=1280&bih=871
2) if you want a "make it your own" custom bag... use this link: http://blog.fabric.com/2012/04/have_you_ever_had_one.html
Personaly i am going to try to make it myself... custom all the way XD.. ( i will upload a pic when ready )
3) On the website Ioffer.com are loads of baggs: http://www.ioffer.com/items/removed/211074720
4) Or this one: http://www.nefsak.com/Slim-laptop-bag-14-G1120-Golla.html
5) Or this one: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007R6XX36?tag=honeto094-20
Hope this helps out
BTW: i have the Eastpack shoulder bag http://www.eastpak.com/uk-en/shoulde...one-black.html... its great, but not slim enough for me.
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Axelman
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Isn't the tab too big as a phone...
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So what, it works perfectly dude
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Axelman
STM Bags
I use this one, an STM Alley Small bag, it's really for a macbook 13" but the end result is the Gtab only takes uphalf the compartment so there is room for some other stuff. STM also makes various smaller bags; I've had 2 STM bags, and they are solid and well built.
http://www.stmbags.com/catalog/laptop-shoulder-bags/alley-small-laptop-shoulder-bag/
I understand that this tread is not active anymore but thought I could share this carry case that I bought for about $20.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003FMU320/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00
It's used to carry my mobile phone, charger and 7.7" tablet or my HP Touchpad. I like the style, padding and it's well made.
Since we already have the Ipad Mini which is essentially the same size as out Tab 7.7 I'm also hunting for a leather slip-in pouch made for the Ipad. So far my trips to the shops are unfruitful, at least I saw a lot of Neoprene ones.
I have a 12.2 on order.
I will need to take it on planes quite often, so I'm looking for a small message-bag type case that is tough enough to protect the Tablet from the increasing crush that occurs in most overhead lockers these days.
I like the size of the Icidu, but suspect that it may not be strong enough? so any other suggestions would be welcome.
My daily bag which I also use on trips is a Timbuk2 Commute. When traveling I'm able to stuff it with one of their extra small Snoop camera inserts to carry my DSLR with a small spare lens, my 15-inch MacBook Pro, the Note pro (which itself is in a book style case) and accessories. Works for me, though I'm starting to look at going with a Tumi Alpha 2 backpack (pricey as heck).
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Thanks, back packs are not for me unfortunately. I think I will probably need to get an Otterbox - or cheaper alternative together with a small messenger bag
Jerseyman said:
Thanks, back packs are not for me unfortunately. I think I will probably need to get an Otterbox - or cheaper alternative together with a small messenger bag
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To clarify, I was not referring to a backpack initially. This is the bag I was referring to in my post.
http://www.timbuk2.com/commute-tsa-...269-2-4125_size=5&dwvar_269-2-4125_color=2001
It comes in 3 sizes, I'm currently using the medium sized bag but if one only needs to carry the note pro in the laptop compartment then the small bag would work fine.
There's padding on the outside of the flap but I'd still put the tablet in a case since I'd want the ability to prop the tablet up in various positions for viewing or typing.
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To clarify, I was not referring to a backpack initially. This is the bag I was referring to in my post.
http://www.timbuk2.com/commute-tsa-...269-2-4125_size=5&dwvar_269-2-4125_color=2001
It comes in 3 sizes, I'm currently using the medium sized bag but if one only needs to carry the note pro in the laptop compartment then the small bag would work fine.
There's padding on the outside of the flap but I'd still put the tablet in a case since I'd want the ability to prop the tablet up in various positions for viewing or typing.
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Damn that's an expensive bag. It better have an alarm system and electrocute any potential the if at that price!
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Damn that's an expensive bag. It better have an alarm system and electrocute any potential the if at that price!
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Value's subjective, what matters is what works for you anyhow. $110 isn't that expensive to me for what I got IMO, all depends on perspective and financial situation I guess. Heck the Tumi backpack that I'm looking at now is $500 LOL. I want it but have the same thoughts you're expressing about the $110 one . . I think I'll try out a samsonite backpack instead for the time being for times when I want to switch things up a little.
As far as the Timbuk2 Commute I'm sure there's cheaper stuff out there but this one ticked the right boxes for me at the time of purchase. It needed to be able to have a laptop compartment and tablet compartment. The laptop compartment had to be TSA rated as I'm not fond of pulling laptops out at TSA checkpoints to show the world what I have in my bag. The back of the bag had to have a means by which the bag could be attached to the handle of rolling luggage to assist me in getting from baggage claim to shuttles.
Hitting up ebags.com, picking messenger bags and then checkpoint friendly will get a list of alternatives. There's some $50 ones out there but in terms of features you start to lose some. All depends on what you want.
Looking forward to seeing other suggestions. I'm looking at traveling more in the next year so I'm in the market for other good bags.
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Value's subjective, what matters is what works for you anyhow. $110 isn't that expensive to me for what I got IMO, all depends on perspective and financial situation I guess. Heck the Tumi backpack that I'm looking at now is $500 LOL. I want it but have the same thoughts you're expressing about the $110 one . . I think I'll try out a samsonite backpack instead for the time being for times when I want to switch things up a little.
As far as the Timbuk2 Commute I'm sure there's cheaper stuff out there but this one ticked the right boxes for me at the time of purchase. It needed to be able to have a laptop compartment and tablet compartment. The laptop compartment had to be TSA rated as I'm not fond of pulling laptops out at TSA checkpoints to show the world what I have in my bag. The back of the bag had to have a means by which the bag could be attached to the handle of rolling luggage to assist me in getting from baggage claim to shuttles.
Hitting up ebags.com, picking messenger bags and then checkpoint friendly will get a list of alternatives. There's some $50 ones out there but in terms of features you start to lose some. All depends on what you want.
Looking forward to seeing other suggestions. I'm looking at traveling more in the next year so I'm in the market for other good bags.
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Check out the Samsonite Luggage Tectonic Backpack and the Samsonite Luggage Xenon 2 Messenger Bag .......both are on sale at eBag.com right now too (there are some discount codes floating around. Both are TSA approved too I believe...
mikespe said:
Check out the Samsonite Luggage Tectonic Backpack and the Samsonite Luggage Xenon 2 Messenger Bag .......both are on sale at eBag.com right now too (there are some discount codes floating around. Both are TSA approved too I believe...
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Thanks mikespe.
Yup the Samsonite backpack is on my radar. Actually looking at the Xenon 2 Backpack model since I want something more reserved looking and businesslike. The Xenon 2 Messenger Bag isn't TSA friendly although it looks nice (lacks the zippered back compartment to fold out a laptop without taking it out).
The TechTectonic looks cool for active use.
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Thanks mikespe.
Yup the Samsonite backpack is on my radar. Actually looking at the Xenon 2 Backpack model since I want something more reserved looking and businesslike. The Xenon 2 Messenger Bag isn't TSA friendly although it looks nice (lacks the zippered back compartment to fold out a laptop without taking it out).
The TechTectonic looks cool for active use.
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I've been eyeing up the Tectonic for a few days now...I just not sure if it's too big for my needs. I have my work laptop & accessories as well as my private tech toys. I originally wanted to keep them in separate bags but after seeing this backpack I am rethinking that. THere seems to be plenty of room for me to keep things separate in the same bag with the Tectonic...