Kensington 62348 Contour Roller Carrying Case

by Kensington

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 15.8 x 19.5 inches ; 9.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000227PLS
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 62348
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (162 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 7, 2007

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Kensington 62348 Contour Roller Notebook Carrying Case allows rolling and carrying convenience in an ergonomic design that provides go-anywhere comfort and protection. The Kensington 62348 has a built-in, five-stage telescoping handle that adjusts from seven inches to 23.5 inches to match the height that is most convenient for you. When carrying is required, this carrying case has a panel and weight distribution system that reduces shoulder fatigue by 35-percent, and a shock-absorbing shoulder strap that resists slippage. The Kensington 62348 is constructed with 1680 Denier Ballistic nylon that provides protection against abrasions, punctures, and tears, while a SnugFit sleeve suspends and wraps your notebook in snug protection, and a padded back compartment keeps peripherals from poking through. The Kensington 62348 features a convenient compartment for on-the-go access to airline tickets, as well as expandable utility pockets for water bottles and a zip-front access compartment for key items. This carrying case fits most notebooks that are 17-inches or smaller, and is backed by a manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty. Weighing only 7.4 pounds, the Kensington 62348 has exterior dimensions of 9.5 x 13 x 17.5 inches (WxDxH), and interior dimensions of 3 x 13 x 16.5 inches (WxDxH).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

125 of 125 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not the same as the original, very dissapointed, March 31, 2009

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Doug Andriuk "Douglesso" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kensington 62348 Contour Roller Carrying Case (Personal Computers)

I've had the kensington contour roller for about 3 years. We've been everywhere together. 83 countries in fact. I've been very impressed with this bag. My old bag is a six star bag. Unfortunately, the wheels wore out and some of the stitching was starting to come apart. I've loved this bag, so choosing a new one wasn't going to be a problem. I ordered the 'exact' same bag from amazon.

The 'new' contour roller is a cheap knock off of the old bag. I'm so disappointed. The pictures are all of the old bag. First, the zipper tags are some cheap little metal tabs, unlike the originals that were a neat two piece tab. The material is different, to be blunt, it's cheap, coarse nylon. The older bag had a softer feel, and the use of a simulated leather in key places like around the top handles. The leather has been removed from the top of the bag. Several of the little interior pockets have been removed, these were great for little things like pen drives. The zipped laptop sleeve is no longer removable. The bag smells like 'China'. If you have ever been to China you know what I'm talking about. It has a 'tar/oil' smell. I can smell it now as the bag sits beneath my desk.

Kensington, what happened? This was probably the best rolling laptop bag on the market, now it is a cheap knock off of itself. Change it back and fire the clown that went cheap. I like your products, but feel 'ripped' over this one.

138 of 144 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Top notch for Uber Travelers, July 31, 2005

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domeboy "domeboy" (Rochester, New York United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kensington 62348 Contour Roller Carrying Case (Personal Computers)

I'm a consultant and I spend quite a bit of time banging around between airplanes, rental cars and in and out of buildings. I have no less than 12 different laptop bags at home, from rollers to backpacks and over the shoulders. As you can tell, I have been searching for the right one. I recently bought this one due to the nice looking lightweight handle. Most roller bags look like roller bags. This one looks like a larger over the shoulder bag that has rollers. And that's exactly what it turned out to be. In fact, I just returned from a vacation where I hade both a Dell 700m and an Apple 12" PB in the same compartment, along with several other gadgets, accessories and files. Let's just say it was a working vacaion. It handled it all without a wimper. I was able to carry the bag when need be, roll it through airports and even tuck it UNDER the front seat on 4 different flights. I'm very impressed. Enough so that I ordered the larger overnighter version and the small shuttle for the quick trips. Normally, I'm not a huge fan of Kensington stuff but they sure got this right. Just make sure you look around a bit and get the right pricing.

Update: I agree with other reviewers. I recently bought another one of these and the bag has changed. It is still a pretty good bag but not the top notch, virtually perfect bag that I originally bought in 2005 and still have (the above review). On the newer bag, which I bought for my wife, I added Zipquix zipper pulls to make up for the simple, small and slippery metal tabs they now use. I'm now looking on Ebay hoping to score an old style bag for a backup to mine, which is still holding up pretty darn well.

I'm not sure I would not recommend the new bag. It is still good, just not as good. I would probably give it 4 stars now if reviewing it fresh and never having known how good they used to be. I think some of the other reviewer's disappointment is dismay over the cheapening of what was once the (arguably) best business roll-around bag in the market.

54 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More than I'd bargained for, January 20, 2007

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Mongoose "I know what I like" (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kensington 62348 Contour Roller Carrying Case (Personal Computers)

I'm surprised. Surprised at a high level of quality and functionality for what I consider a very reasonable price.

I had a rolling case that I'd considered pretty decent, but the handles were not sturdy enough. So I began the search for another, eventually looking at well over a dozen. I kept coming back to the Contour Roller, which seemed to offer everything that my previous case had, plus improvements in durability and ease of carry.

It turns out that the Contour Roller is far superior to my previous notebook case. It's sturdier; the handles are much better, and more sturdily attached; it has a surfeit of pockets inside, including three in the back section for peripherals and addons like a webcam, mouse, and charger. There's a bottle pocket on the outside, and the handle is long enough for me to pull the case without it creeping up on my heels (I'm 5-11).

I'm a college professor, and need a case for my computer plus class materials (it's my normal workday "briefcase"). It handles that role extremely well. I needed something to organize class materials, whiteboard markers, pens, calculator, the normal detritus of someone who needs materials handy. This has so many inside pockets I don't even have them all filled.

I was concerned that my standard-sized laptop (14") would swim around in the case, which is advertised as being large enough for a 17" computer. It turns out my computer fits extremely well, but there's still room for a larger one.

I had wondered if the wheels, which are as wide as can be, would interfere with moving the case around. Not so, as it turns out.

This is a perfect case for me. It rolls, is very easy to carry (whomever designed the handles should get a raise--there are two halves that nest together in an extremely secure arrangement), and the carry-strap contour system is terrific. As a bonus, I feel it protects my computer much better than my previous case.

I haven't taken it on a trip yet, but it'll be a great carry-on. There's plenty of room for a change of clothes plus toiletries, a secure place for my computer, and room for a few books, files, whatever.

At this price, it's worth every penny, and then some.