6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great design, but doesn't wear well., October 13, 2010
I've owned The Kate since March (~8 months). It has been my daily work bag for that time period.
The good:
The handles are lined on the inside, preventing slipping off the shoulders, even when wearing a slippery coat.
It weighs very little empty, which is great because it holds ALOT.
Large enough to hold legal files and a 15" laptop.
Padded laptop area is cushiony.
Deep enough that I can also throw in my small organizer handbag, and remove for the weekend.
Very useful interior organization - sunglasses, pen loops, a pocket perfect for a Kindle/Nook in case and a zipper pocket for unmentionables.
The outer slash zip pockets are PERFECT for an iPhone and keys.
The little gear bag is the perfect size for Apple's laptop adapters.
The bad:
The dark purple interior makes it hard to see anything inside (much darker than it looked online)
The shoulder straps need to be a touch longer for wearing with a winter coat.
The bottom of the back pocket should zip open for easy carrying on luggage handles.
The PVC faux leather does not wear well.
Velcro on the laptop compartment and gear bag. I loathe velcro.
It came with a Made for Dell tag, which was quickly removed before my MBP saw it!
I loved this bag, even though I really don't like purple. The layout is fabulous and functional. But the piping trim started to wear away, two of the stabilizer feet popped off and now the handles are fraying around the edges. And it hasn't even gone through a winter season yet! And the black has faded in spots to a murky gray. What was a classy bag now looks cheap and tawdry, way too quickly. I'm still using it, because I haven't found an ideal, more durable replacement.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stylish and Cruelty Free Laptop Bag for larger laptops, March 27, 2010
I just puchased this bag in white for my new laptop after researching online trying to find an affordable yet stylish/unique laptop bag. I love the retro look/shape, and the quality of the fake leather. It has a padded compartment for your laptop with multiple pockets for pens, cell phones, folders, battery packs, etc. The coordinating "wallet" is also very fun and chic. It fits my laptop (Dell Studio 1555)with a 15.6 inch screen perfectly. There is also room for a book or two. On another website it stated that this bag was too small for my laptop, so I am glad Amazon provides the bag measurements. This is a great bag for larger laptops. I definitely think that it is very chic, great quality, and perfect for my needs. I also plan on using it as an overnight bag when I visit friends in NYC. It definitely resembles a large purse versus the traditional laptop bag. Love it!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love this bag :), September 19, 2009
I am so in love with this new bag! It's even cuter in real life than in pictures! It is great quality and all of the pockets are very handy. I wanted something that is trendy and cute, but also that doesn't make me look immature in a professional setting. Everyone comments on how great it is, and I am super happy with it! The only thing is that I'm scared it'll get dirty - but that's more of a user issue than a quality issue ;) I imagine some sort of leather cleaner will be fine with it since the fabric is closest to that texture. Did I mention how much I love it? :)
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