Microsoft Edge Messenger Bag for 17.3" Laptops (Orange Trim)

by Samsill

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18 x 5 x 12 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000MKKTJK
• Item model number: 39000
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 28, 2007

Product Description

Styled for business casual professionals and their mobile lifestyle, the Edge Messenger Bag is accented with trendy orange accents inside and out. Whether you're off to the office, the classroom, a meeting, or a business trip, this bag, constructed of 1680D poly with accents of rubberized vinyl, is designed with a place for all your digital accessories. The padded notebook sleeve holds laptops with up to 17" screens and features an adjustable divider to secure smaller sizes. Also includes a digital accessory panel, MP3 pocket with headphone port, cell phone case, hidden water bottle pocket, padded shoulder strap and lots of room inside for books and files. Edge Messenger Bag is constructed of 1680D poly with accents of rubberized vinyl with a single buckle closure. The padded notebook sleeve holds laptops with up to 17" screens with an adjustable divider to secure smaller sizes. Also includes a digital accessory panel, MP3 pocket with headphone port, outside cell phone case, hidden water bottle pocket, padded shoulder strap and lots of room inside for books and files. Back zipper pocket for quick access and additional document storage.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Great utility - terrible quality construction!, January 24, 2008

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J. Seaman (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microsoft Edge Messenger Bag for 17.3" Laptops (Orange Trim) (Personal Computers)

I loved everything about this bag, for about 2 weeks. Then the material started to fray from the edge binding, any area that I used to capacity. First, was the water bottle holder. I only used a small bottle. Then I noticed the fraying, so I stopped using that pouch. A few weeks later, the fraying began on the main back panel around the corners; and from there it just got worse, so I returned it to the store. Too bad, I loved the front pouch - perfect for MP3 player. This is a well designed, bag except for the quality of the construction.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice bag., October 8, 2007

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DK Westphalen "wvmtndog" (Harpers Ferry, WV) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Microsoft Edge Messenger Bag for 17.3" Laptops (Orange Trim) (Personal Computers)

I ordered this bag because of a co-worker's positive remarks. This is one of the few options available for a 17" laptop. Travel out of the country made this bag extremely useful. Easy to carry, lots of compartments to store cables, external hard drives, and cd's. Places for business cards, personal cards and supplies, as well as travel documents. I would recommend this bag.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Does Not Accomodate HP 17" dv7t series Laptops, December 25, 2010

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Raul G. "Raul G." (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microsoft Edge Messenger Bag for 17.3" Laptops (Orange Trim) (Personal Computers)

I ordered this attractive laptop messenger bag intending to use it to port around my new HP dv7t 17" wide-screen laptop. Unfortunately I read the wrong dimensions - the entire bag dimensions instead of the inner compartment dimensions which are listed separately. The inner compartment dimensions of this bag are: 15.5"(w) x 10"(d) x 1.75"(h). This falls considerably short of the dimensions of the dv7t laptop: 16.35"(w) x 10.8"(d) x 1.25"(h). So despite claiming that the bag fits most 17" laptops I had to return this bag.

In the short time I had this bag though I was impressed by the materials used to construct it. It feels very well made and despite my not being able to keep the bag I was confident that this messenger bag was up to the task of everyday use. The handle, strap and zippers felt sturdy and well attached. The inner cushioning is substantial and I felt that my laptop would survive bumps and drops inside this bag.

Looks wise what attracted me most to this bag was that it doesn't look too professional or too much like a grungy student laptop bag. The styling is nicely in-between and I would feel appropriate carting this bag into my workplace in a suit or in more casual environments.

One of my favorite features of this bag is the orange lining. The entire inner compartment of this bag is lined in orange making finding cords, jump drives, pens or anything else a cinch. For anyone who's owned a black-on-black laptop bag and struggled to find dark colored peripherals inside their bag this will be a nice feature.

I'm a bit disappointed that I won't be able to use this bag but otherwise would recommend it to anyone with a compatible laptop.