Customer Reviews

Mobile Edge ScanFast Element Checkpoint-Friendly Laptop Briefcase (MESFEB8)

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4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(3)
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This is actually a much better bag than the pictures give it credit for. There are actually three zippered areas -- the laptop area, which works great for TSA -- unzip, fold open, and place on the belt -- (this compartment also has has another zippered compartment for a few papers), a center file area (the zippers go halfway down the bag, so nothing will fall out), and an organizational area with a bunch of pockets, some decent space for stuff, another zippered pocket, and the protected cell phone pocket, which is good for that or some small things that you don't want to fall out, since it has a velcroed top. There's an additional zippered pocket on the outside, a pass-through strap to sit on wheelie luggage, and an included cosmetics pouch (that I use for foreign currency). It doesn't store a massive amount of bulky material, but it holds my travel paperwork, my kindle, and my Bose headphones, the crucial stuff for a plane! I also use it as my daily bag, which is great for not having to switch everything over between bags all the time. Not too big; not too small; just right. My 15" HP laptop fits with more than an inch to spare; Mobile Edge's page says it fits 16" laptops. A great bag for scanfast technology to get through TSA (or everyday use) for the price. Protect the suede with some spray and you're ready to go!

I bought the green (olive) version of the bag on Amazon for $139.99.

First the pros:
* Fast service from the vendor.
* Cute detailing, especially the fabric on the inside.
* Great to finally have a functional bag that is also stylish and unique looking.
* Lots of pockets and compartments.
* Makes most of my TSA scans faster so far.
* The bottom corners have a subtle plastic reinforcement to help with wear.

Then the cons:
* The top corners do not have the plastic reinforcement, so the pleather trim has peeled off after 5 flight legs. I'm sure this is from rubbing in the overhead bins.
* I paid 139.99, and it is now only $65.99 within only about 3 weeks - good for you, but bad for me. I would have felt better about my corners rubbing off if it were a $65 bag. I guess that's the fee for being an early adopter.
* Inside, it is labeled "Checkpoint Friendly" where the laptop slides in. The "Y" on Friendly already rubbed off, which worries me about all of these little problems handling minor wear.
* Remember that TSA is a US agency, so this isn't helpful for international travel.
* If you have anything else in that compartment you need to move it before the security scan. I had to go through security twice because the image got distorted. They said it was either my battery beside the laptop or the portfolio I had on the other side, which probably shifted over as it went through the conveyor belt.

Judging by the looks I was getting at the airport, this is a must-have bag. After standing there for ages watching everyone unpack their laptop bags into those plastic bins, I was able to unzip one zipper, lay the bag flat on the belt and walk through the scanner. Pick up the bag, give it a zip and walk off while the people who were in front of me are still repacking. One man caught up with me and asked where I bought this bag. A million pockets (that's almost true!) and three compartments will hold everything. I didn't bother with a purse - I just put my things into this bag because I had room to spare. Love the green - so rich and pretty. But easily gender neutral.

I was originally worried about ordering this because the pictures don't show the case opening flat, but i assure you it does. The convenience of not having to remove the laptop through security is just amazing. I am through the line in no time, and I don't have to worry any more about getting my laptop confused with someone else's.

i love the color of this bag..and the stripe lining is very pretty and adds a nice extra. The bag functions great! its alittle on the heavy side but other than that i love it...lots of move

I like this bag, it is of excellent quality, has lots of compartments, and is very pretty. These are the few things I do not like about it: 1) It has an ugly pink, white, and black ScanFast logo stitched onto the reverse side of the bag that does not come off. 2) The strap fasteners are not centered so when the bag is carried on the shoulder it leans to one side. My family tells me that's no big deal because you simply make it lean into your body instead of away, but it still annoys me. 3) It smells bad and after a few weeks of airing it out I can still smell it a bit. Hopefully soon the smell will completely fade away. Despite those 3 annoyances, I still consider it a good bag.

Excellent product! Extremely well made, wonderful organization and fits handily beneath airline seats. TSA inspection was a breeze on my recent trip from Wisconsin to Hawaii (involving 5 different airports and 3 security checks). All this and tastefully stylish to boot!

The item arrived in a timely manner and in good condition. I have used it on one business trip and absolutely love it. I highly recommend both the item and the vendor.

I must admit, i was skeptical when it said you didn't need to take your laptop out of the bag to go through security but it was right! The only thing is that my laptop wasn't big enough to fit in it, I was afraid it would slide around, so I bought some foam at a fabric store and cut a piece to make up the allowance and that was allowed to though too! It really is a nice bag.

This is a nice high quality bag. I bought it because of the color and was pleasantly suprised by the features. There are 3 compartments with plenty of space for the laptop, the power cord, the mouse and pad, and my Nook. There are still lots of compartments left. I think you could easily fit all your work necessities in this bag.