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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect bag for the new MacBook, June 21, 2006
I needed a functional, durable bag for my new MacBook: The STM Small Alley Case is well made, and a perfect fit for the computer, and it's got several pockets for my external mouse and the power brick and cord. It's also got a couple of document-sized pockets (front and back) that will hold a small paperback or some files. And though I'm not likely to use it, the bag comes with a little removable, velcro-closure cellphone/mouse pouch on the shoulder strap.
I like the vertical configuration, and the notebook pocket looks to be adequately padded. Solid construction, durable nylon zippers, nice color (I got the carbon). Good-looking, and should last awhile. If you're looking for a sturdy bag that fits the MacBook and carries the essentials, this one is worth checking out.
NB: The Alley comes in a larger size to accommodate 15-inch laptops. And despite what the product description says, the pockets aren't baggy mesh (of which I'm not a fan) - they're made of the same sturdy material as the rest of the bag.
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33 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Great bag... if you dont take it in the rain, March 8, 2010
I've had this bag for 4 months now. It is a nice looking bag, and also has a nice light and small design. It fits my notebook, power chords, and notebook-mouse just fine without looking stuffed or too thick. In fact, I really liked this bag until one day...
It was a rainy day. I packed my notebook as usual, stepped outside assuming all would be protected and safe. However, if you look carefully, the flap that swings over the top is not made to wrap around the edges. There is an angled gap of roughly half an inch on both sides of the flap, that provides direct access to the notebook.
Luckily for me, it was a short walk to the car in very heavy rain. when I opened my notebook bag, I discovered water on the edges of my notebook. And now, I have to always remember to stuff paper towels on the edges just in case it rains.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Dumped my laptop out--weak velcro!, November 21, 2010
Yup, the velcro on my STM Alley gave out fairly early on, and more than a few times, my "slippery" aluminum Macbook would just get dumped out. This usually happens when the bag is on a seat in my car, in the trunk, or even when the bag tips over at the bookstore, letting the Macbook go scattering across the tiled floor.
And there are of course the couple of times I took it outside and was caught off guard by a light rain--the water goes straight down into the laptop compartment.
All that said, I did like the bag's design and overall useability and would likely buy another STM bag in the future--just a different design (buckle-closure preferred). And hopefully, they will be using stronger velcro on their current and future models.
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