Brenthaven Pro 15-17 Backpack for MacBook Pro and Powerbook 15-17"

Other products by Brenthaven

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.8 x 6.5 x 20.5 inches ; 4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BYGFYU
• Item model number: 2340108
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank

  Popular in this category: (What's this?)

  #38 in

  Electronics > Computers & Accessories > Computer Accessories > Carrying Cases & Bags > Laptop Backpacks

• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 10, 2006

Product Description

From the Manufacturer
The Brenthaven Pro 15/17 Backpack features the award-winning CORE Protection System, a padded compartment which cradles your computer and flexes to accommodate various laptop sizes, providing maximum protection from the bangs and bumps of daily life. Designed to fit 15 inch to 17 inch Apple portables and other thin laptops, this backpack is the perfect hands-free solution for the mobile professional who needs ample storage in a comfortable and durable case. In addition to the top-load computer compartment, the Pro 15/17 features a large main compartment with file organizer and multi-media storage for batteries, mouse, digital camera etc. A front organizer panel contains multiple pockets for your cell phone, PDA, iPod, pens, and business cards and the front AC adaptor pocket provides ample room for extra cords. For tickets and other important documents there is also a quick-access pocket on the front of the case. Fully padded, contour pack straps and back panel conform to your body to keep you hands-free and comfortable even when the bag is fully loaded. Made from rugged ballistic nylon and durable hardware this backpack is made to last, and of course, comes with Brenthaven's legendary lifetime guarantee!

Case Features

• Designed to fit 15 inch to 17 inch Apple portables and other thin laptops
• Black exterior shell, grey interior lining
• Brenthaven's patent-pending CORE Protection System
• Rugged Ballistic Nylon
• Durable hardware, stress point reinforcements and coated oversized zippers
• Combination zipper compartment for files and multi-media storage
• Quick-access pocket for tickets and other important documents
• Front organizer panel has multiple pockets for cell phone, iPod and other accessories
• Ergonomic padded pack straps and back panel that distributes weight comfortably
• Brenthaven Lifetime Guarantee!

Specifications

• External Dimensions: 14 3/4 inches wide by 20 1/2 inches high by 6 1/2 inches deep
• Internal Dimensions: 10 3/4 inches wide by 15 1/2 inches high by 1 3/4 inches deep (non adjustable CORE)
• Volume: 1965 cubic inches
• Weight: 4 pounds

There's no safer place than a Brenthaven.

Product Description
A "hands-free" protective solution, with room for more than just your notebook. This case is designed around the Brenthaven CORE, a unique protection compartment that cradles your computer and offers maximum defense from unexpected drops, bangs and bumps.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tried every other product..Booq, Tamrac, Lowepro, Tumi, etc. This is the best. Here's why:, December 6, 2006

By	Scott A. Story - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've been a long-time user of Brenthaven products. But I was a little unhappy with the Brenthaven Professional 17 because the laptop compartment was not as easy to use as other manufacturers. It has a dual-flap system: unzip, then open the velcro flap. So I began to try other manufacturers. I tried pretty much everything, from Kensington, to Tumi, Lowepro, etc. I liked the Kensington Contour line, but seemed a little bulky and not as rugged. I was really happy with the Booq Python XL, until I started using it. The zippers jammed and broke on the very first day of use! Booq's customer service is deplorable, requiring the customer prove ownership by submitting pictures of the defective product (why couldn't I just send it in for replacement?) So I decided to go back to Brenthaven. I liked how this model had a new-style laptop compartment. Well, I've been using it for a while. It's by far the best, don't waste your time and money elsewhere. The zippers are large coil-type and are easy to use and will not jam. The laptop compartment is a cinch to use, just unzip and slip in the laptop. It's well-protected by hard panels and soft foam. The shoulder straps are contoured and comfortable. There are even cell phone connector nubs on the straps (an undocumented feature!) The material and construction is flawless, dependable, and well, the best! If you do decide to get this one, I recommend you get it through Amazon, and not one of the other sellers here. It's a little more expensive, but the shipping is so much better. I have received many shipments from other sellers through Amazon, and they truly suck! Sometimes I get stuff in a torn-up padded envelople, sometimes the item is crushed beyond belief, often the shipper takes a long time to get on the ball and ship! With Amazon, my shipments are always very prompt, and the quality of packing is so much better. This bag came double-boxed with padding and in excellent condition.

36 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A large-capacity, comfortable backpack for Macs that doesn't provide as much protection as it should, February 4, 2007

By	Karl Lehenbauer (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A 17" Mac Book Pro or Powerbook fits nicely in this backpack, and there's plenty of extra room for the power supply, spare batteries, cables, thumb drives, EVDO cards, etc.

Brenthaven changed the design a few months ago. My wife has an earlier one, which has a less comfortable handle but a removable inner sleeve that velcros closed.

The newer style does not have the internal velcro closure, and this was a very costly omission for me. My backpack, containing my 17" Powerbook, tipped over, fully zipped, and fell approximately two feet to the floor, with the top of the backpack striking pavement.

Fearing the worst but hoping for the best, I removed the computer and was horrified to discover that it had slid right through the internal flap and taken the full brunt of the impact, massively denting and dislocating the side of the computer and damaging the PCMCIA slot.

Applecare does not cover this sort of damage, so I ended up eating a multi-hundred dollar repair bill.

The backpack is comfortable and capacious, but the lack of protection for a top impact was a deep disappointment.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! What a great bag!!, May 12, 2007

By	J. P. Lathrop - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'm a computer consultant and carry my laptop and other gear with me EVERYWHERE. I bought this bag because it was one of the few that would fit my 17" MacBookPro - and what a great job it does!

This bag is certainly not going to carry your laptop and several school books. If you're a student, forget it.

The bag has plenty of room for the laptop, in the dedicated compartment. Because I have the 17", I had to pull the 2" thick extra padding from the bottom. I'm able to fit a complete set of tools I use regularly to fix computers in the bottom pocket (screwdrivers, tweazers, ESD strap, extra screws, etc). Another pocket has lots of room to hold my business cards, pens, DVD/CDs, USB keys/jump drives, cable lock, etc. Then there's the pocket for my paper work, folders and enough room to carry around one thick book (as computer books tend to be thick) or several smaller books. Finally, the last pocket has plenty of room to carry my laptop's power adapter, extension cord, wireless mouse and 10-foot ethernet cable.

In short, this one bag carries EVERYTHING I need to be productive at my customers' sites. Is this bag for everyone? No. It's certainly not light. There is so much protective padding, the bag itself is weighty. That's great for me, because I take my machine everywhere and can get a little rough. But if you are not able to or interested in carrying around some good weight, look elsewhere.

Overall, this is a perfect bag for me. I don't prioritize weight over protection or convenience of being able to carry a lot of stuff in one bag. This bag has really held up well for me so far (about 6-8 weeks) and has made my travels with my laptop and other gear much easier.

I certainly recommend this bag for people on the go, who carry a lot of stuff and want to consolidate it all in one place - and who don't mind the weight.

My two cents.