Customer Reviews

Case Logic VNA214 14.1-Inch Laptop Attache (Brown)

5 star:		(366)
4 star:		(120)
3 star:		(31)
2 star:		(15)
1 star:		(9)

 

 

This is a well-made but relatively inexpensive bag for a laptop PC. It is so light that I can barely feel its weight, but it still has sufficient padding to protect its contents against bumps during everyday use.

This is NOT the kind of case with zippers that can be pulled further to the left and right sides when you open the bag. In other words, the opening for you to put in and take out things is very small. Does this matter? Yes, if you have a laptop PC that measures diagonally 15.6 to 16 inches. The fit is snug, and because of the narrow opening, putting in and taking out a computer is not that smooth and easy. Although the zippers are plastic, there is a chance of them scraping against the computer's edges. I would not recommend this case if you have concerns about this aspect. If your computer is a netbook, which is about 10 inches diagonal, then this case will be fine.

There is an USB thumb drive pocket in the main compartment, where the computer is stored, but I feel it is not a good location, because it is likely to chafe against the laptop computer. There are two side pockets. I use the larger one to store AC adapter, cord, mouse pad, and mouse.

I deem this bag more suitable for carrying smaller laptops. It is not suitable for 15.6 to 16-inch laptops because of the tight fit.

Update (2-4-2011):

Case Logic has another 16-inch case that zipper opens three sides instead of just one. It is called Case Logic VNCi-116 Value 16-Inch Laptop Briefcase. It will easily fit any 16-inch notebook computer. Even my 17.3-inch HP DV7 can be accommodated in the case. You can read my review on its web page on Amazon.com.

This laptop bag is very well padded inside that I almost wanted this bad for
my cameras. The design looks very simple, yet the interior pockets and
padding are very well made. Because of its cloth material, it feels little
bit cheap, but then again it is very light. There is also enough room for
two laptops, maybe one 13 inch Mac book Pro and a 10 inch Net book, with all
the power blocks in the front pocket. There is an additional small pocket
for a cell phone or other small accessories, and I liked this pocket a lot
because it is easy to reach, not to mention its location is convenient. I
could not find any cons about this bag, not only because it comes with a
shoulder strap, but also because it has a "25 Years Quality Guarantee"
stamp. I probably won't use this bag for 25 years, but it is good to know
that the company guarantees its product. Also, if one prefers to use this
bag for carrying light, thin books/notebooks for classes or conferences,
this bad works well for this purpose as well. For this bag's weight and
quality, the price is ideal.

The Caselogic VNA-210 is a nice little attache-style case for netbooks or other small electronics. It is constructed from lightweight nylon and polyester (not neoprene foam), and features a large device compartment and two front pockets for accessories.

There is a decent amount of padding on the front and back of the main compartment for protection. The largest of the accessories pockets has internal pockets for a cellphone/mp3 player, usb flash drive, plus a couple of pen loops to keep it all organized. The vertical front pocket could only fit something small flat, as there is little-to-no gusset room here. A removable shoulder strap is also included.

The attache design means that the zipper to the main compartment only opens to just around the top corners. Although the VNA-210 states it fits netbooks '7 inches to 10.2 inches', it does not fit all 10.1" netbooks, so make sure you measure first. According to the tag, the main device compartment of the VNA-210 has internal dimensions of/will only accommodate a netbook up to 10.5 x 7.7 x 1.5" (26.6 x 19.5 x 3.9 cm).

Overall, the Caselogic VNA-210 seems a well-constructed, lightweight, sturdy little case that is very suited for small netbooks and/or other electronics on the go.

I recently purchased an iPad2 and needed a quality carry case that would fit the iPad2 and my Kindle. The Caselogic VNA210 10.2-Inch Netbook/iPad Attache (Black) was the perfect choice! Not only was the price great, but the case easily holds my iPad2 (w/Smart Cover) and Kindle (in it's own case) together, with plenty of room. The accessories pocket has room for my USB drive, charge cables, and more. The outer pocket also fits my iPhone 3GS (barely, but it does). Quality is great, very sturdy, and well padded. It is small and easy to carry, exactly what I was looking for.

While the case is very light and holds an Ipad in its own leather case, it's cheaply made. I've purchased CaseLogic cases before and always have been very pleased with them. I purchased this case as a Christmas gift and within one month of using it the zipper seam broke. This is from use maybe 2-3 days per week for light business. Amazon was great and we sent it back while we waited for the new one to arrive. It arrived and I inspected it thoroughly to make sure the stitching on the main zipper was better. It isn't. While one side of the zipper is well top-stitched, the other is stitched from inside and I can already see the thread, which means it will be nothing for this one to break apart, as well, at the seams. I wanted to send it back but my husband likes how light it is, and the pockets he can put other small things in when he takes his Ipad. He figures that for the price we'll just see how long this one lasts but when it breaks, I'll replace it with something with more quality stitching on it.

This is a sleek and efficient attache. Despite the small size, there's room for various things, and features that allow you to organize them. There are plenty of interior details, including a little USB pocket, decorative graphic in one of the compartments as an added detail, and places for pens.

I have another CaseLogic product and have always had problems with its closure; the zipper on that item has an angle that is too sharp for it to close easily. However, there is no similar issue here. I also like the material of this case. It's more of a woven texture (primarily polyester) instead of the faux leather on the other item I have.

As potential negatives for some, the main (deepest) compartment doesn't have the ability to open all the way. I personally feel it would be better if it would open at least a little more than it does. And with the small front pocket, the closure design makes it a bit difficult to tell if it's zipped closed or not. Still, this is a great product, and I've already received compliments on it!

I own both a 16" and a 15" laptop, and while each will fit inside this case, it's a bit of a hassle to get the larger computer into it because of the short zipper. The case itself is exactly as advertised, lightweight with sufficient padding and a variety of pockets on the outside front to hold cords, memory sticks, keys, and the like. The addition of an inside compartment for holding a folder or some papers would be a definite plus. All in all, this is a good value for the price.

I bought this bag as well as the "Case Logic LNEO-10 Ultraportable Neoprene Notebook/iPad Sleeve" for my 10" Asus 1015PEM netbook, thinking that the latter would be much slimmer to stuff into a backpack. Of the two, I prefer this bag. It's really not much thicker or bulkier than the neoprene bag and has more/better storage compartments and a shoulder strap. It has thicker padding on the bottom and around the edges, for much better protection if the bag is dropped. The neoprene bag has hardly any padding and seems like it wouldn't absorb any significant shocks. I also prefer the nylon exterior, which doesn't attract dust/dirt as much as neoprene and should stay looking good longer. This bag fits my Asus 1015PEM perfectly, whereas the neoprene model has a little more space and can stretch to accomodate a slightly larger computer.

This bag should work well when I travel - in addition to my netbook, it'll carry my small point and shoot camera, a mini tripod, chargers and travel mouse, as well as my passport and plane ticket, which will go into the outside pocket. If you plan to always carry your netbook inside of a larger bag or backpack, a simple sleeve would work, but for a compact and versatile bag at a great price, this one is hard to beat.

I was a little disappointed that the bag did not include the luggage strap or shoulder pad (attached to the shoulder strap) in the photos. I think these features are only included with the larger versions of this bag, and not with the 10". Despite this, I feel that the bag deserves five stars. BTW, my local Fry's has these bags for around $7 more than Amazon. Considering 9.75% CA sales tax, I saved over 60% buying from Amazon (w/ free shipping).

I purchased this case for my Acer Aspire One Netbook. It fits perfectly and has enough room to put the charger in it as well as my slim line CD/DVD recorder (although it is a little tight). The case Logic seems durable and has enough padding in it to not harm the Netbook if gently tossed on the counter top!
I like it and recommend it for Netbooks!

I have a Dell Latitude D620 laptop, which is a 14-incher and it's just slightly too large for this bag. I'm able to squeeze it in there but it's not the greatest fit. I don't feel it's too safe since there isn't much space inside for that large of a machine. I bet a laptop an inch or two smaller would rest much more comfortably.

It really is a nice bag though, so I've been using it to carry around my Maxtor external hard drive and cables and whatnot. There is ample padding and plenty of storage compartments, some of which I may never use. It's quite practical and convenient for travel and included is a carrying strap. Overall this bag is a quality product and I imagine it will hold up for many years.