Samsonite L35 Notebook Case

by Samsonite

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000A2QBX
• Item model number: 198111261
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (198 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

600 Denier Polyester
Is a man-made fiber produced by the polymerization of the product formed when an alcohol and organic acid react. Loosely defined, denier (D) refers to yarn size: the larger the denier, the bigger the yarn.

Laptop computer comparent
Is a built-in padded comparent designed to carry your laptop computer and help protect it from shocks while traveling.

Organizer pocket Offer areas to store writing instruments, cellular phones, PDA's and other accessories.

Smart Pocket
Adds the convenience of an additional built-in zipper pocket to the innovative Smart Sleeve™. Use it for airline tickets or other papers.

Padded shoulder straps
Are designed for comfort and ease of carrying. Non-slip shoulder pads attached to the strap disburse weight more evenly on your shoulder while you travel. A swivel clip at the end of the strap helps prevent twisting.

Product Description

Lightweight 600 Denier Poly fabric weighs only 3 lb. and has both interior and easy access exterior pockets for storage of supplies. Padded laptop compartment foam keeps your laptop safe. Notebook case has a comfortable padded handle, shoulder strap, durable double rivets and protective bottom.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

90 of 91 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Case for Casual or Business Traveler, September 24, 2005

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A Conrad "I am unique, just like everyone else" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsonite L35 Notebook Case (Personal Computers)

When I was shopping for a notebook case that was not too bulky for everyday use. I only needed to bring my notebook and power cord, and an occasional file or two.

This Samsonite L35 laptop carrying case is exactly what I need for both everyday and travel use. I have it for each of my laptops. Not only does it carry all the necessary notebook requirements (power cable, ethernet cable, files, etc.), but everything else such as my wallet, phone, and sometimes a slim external hard drive.

The added padding protected my laptop from its demise after a few accidental mishaps. Thanks, Samsonite!!!

For my personal laptop, I have a Sony VAIO with a 13.3" screen, and it carries all of the necessities, which include a wireless optical mouse.

For my work laptop, I have an HP (Mobile Centrino) with a 15" screen, and it fits it perfectly! I carry more things, which include a wireless optic mouse, a wireless USB network adapter (to supplement/increase the gain of the internal wireless card on my notebook), and a CD wallet case. The other great thing about this case is the "flap" that can fit onto my carry-on luggage pull handle. If one didn't know what this was for, it can be easily mistaken for an external compartment with a "design flaw" of having the bottom of the pocket open. I am a professor at a medical university, and I travel at least once a month to give lectures in Universities and Scientific Conferences, so this is a definitely a big design advantage for travelers.

Conclusion: It is small enough to be conveniently used for everything I need it for, yet big enough to carry everything that I need.

Because the Samsonite L35 is doing its job as a notebook carrying case, I gave it 5 stars. I use the L35 when I just need to carry the notebook and the power cord. I also have the Samsonite XT530, which can hold more things, such as files and cables and peripherals portable drives. The XT530 is what I use when I need to bring more stuff.

47 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Good for light laptops only......... hinges tear off easily, April 14, 2005

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N. Wong "Nadonian" (Bellevue, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsonite L35 Notebook Case (Personal Computers)

When I first got this bag, it worked great. After about 3 months of regular use of bringing my laptop to school, I noticed the fake leather over the hinges for the shoulder strap started to tear, and eventually, they both broke off. I basically dropped my laptop the first time this happened and was not in a good mood. I hooked the straps on to the handle hinges which seemed to be a little sturdier, but they just tore off also. The construction of the hinges to the bag are not very good, as they rely upon the fake leather and a little (too small) of a a bolt that just goes into the bag (no washer on the inside to deter the bolt from pulling off the bag). The laptop I have is an older IBM T20 with an AC adapter and an extra battery. I'm guessing this is too heavy for the bag, even though the laptop is relatively light. I would never buy this model again.

41 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not for Dell E1505, April 11, 2006

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Senthil Thiyagarajan - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsonite L35 Notebook Case (Personal Computers)

I bought this case for my new Dell E1505 laptop. It would have been perfect if its an inch bigger. Its quite a struggle to keep the notebook into the case.