Customer Reviews

Targus CityGear Rolling Travel Case for 17 Inch Notebooks TCG717 (Black with Yellow)

5 star:		(15)
4 star:		(11)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

This case is extremely universal and has room for all the little extras you need to carry with your laptop for total connectivity. Whether you are carrying papers, or cables or even a small projector, this case has room. Yet you can still carry it on your shoulder. This case is by far superior to others (and believe me, I checked them all out)for a couple reasons. It fits the larger notebooks (17") and it has a lifetime warranty. It seems they thought of everything, even a bonus organizer you can send in for if you need it for multimedia files (pay only s&h). You will NOT be disappointed with this case - and this is, BY FAR, the BEST PRICE ANYWHERE - and with free shipping, no tax - it beats them all. I compare to Best Buy ($94.99). You save $20. I ordered the case Sunday evening at Midnight, and it arrived at my door on tuesday afternoon (even with free shipping). Don't wait, order it now!

Works great for getting a laptop, files and a short trips' clothes in one convenient package. I usually carry alot of paperwork/files to go with my laptop and this case has some serious room. It is heavy and coupled with a 17" laptop is very heavy but the wheels work fine and the shoulder strap works good as well. Nice low key look that does not attract attention screeming, "hey there's a laptop in here, steal me!"

This was bought to replace a very expensive LowePro backpack that had massive zipper failure because of being overloaded. The new Targus case is not even remotely close to being full with the same amount of gear. It still looks empty as a matter of fact. Decided to go back to Targus after the Lowepro because of a very positive experience with a Targus laptop backpack with a 15" computer. Seems most of my gear failures are b/c of overpacking and the zippers busting so this case should aleviate that problem!!!

The mediocre rating scared me but the 2 1-star ratings were one instance of a damaged product (understandable)and the other was from someone claiming the laptop would not fit but evidently did not realize there is an adjustable petition in the laptop compartment! I measured the dimensions that targus spec'd and they are accurate. I measured the reviewers dimensions and the laptop would fit easily in this case as my 17" dell is much larger and fits; once the velcro partition is adjusted.

Perfect for campus. Huge pockets, fits 17" laptop plus cords. Handles great including on rough surfaces and up steps. Definitely a keeper!

Details:
I bought this particular bag because it had the biggest dimensions. I'm taking 4 college classes and three of them are back to back without time to go back to my car in between. This bag is big enough to fit all of my things.

In the main pocket I regularly put 3 spiral notebooks (about 3/4" each), 3 textbooks (3/4"-1.5"), 3 smaller books (1" total), and 4 folders (1" total). It still has room for either my wallet (a monster thing at about 3"x4"x6") or another 1" textbook.

The computer pocket is well-padded. It easily fits my 17" laptop. It has a padded divider that velcros in place to set the horizontal width. Even with my laptop being so large, the space remaining between the padded strip and the edge of the case is the perfect size for the power adapter cord. There is sufficient room in that middle pocket to put a folder when I wanted to.

The front area has pockets and loops for pens and whatnots. The loops for holding pencils or pens are too loose to be helpful but they are the perfect size for regular sized highlighters. The pockets are very deep in that front pouch which is good for holding larger things like headphones or a decent sized calculator. I have my headphones in one and the other I filled up with small things. It has a long, removable, zippered pouch that fits in the front pocket that appears to be for a spare battery but I carry my pens, pencils, and other small office supplies in it.

As far as handling goes, it surpassed my expectations. The handle is long enough that it doesn't trip me from behind as I walk. It turns accurately. I can push it if I want (like to back up or to get out of a crowded elevator). The placement of the rear wheels allows it to handle smooth, bumpy, and uneven surfaces. It handled gravel, leaves, ice, and a thin layer of snow. (We haven't had anything deeper than that yet.)

Best of all, it can go up steps. The small step to our porch is no problem, regular sized steps on campus are fine going up. The step into my house has a little overhang so I need to push the bag out with my foot as I pull it through but that's the only step I've ever had problems with. I can take them down as well but I don't want to slam my laptop around any more than necessary. The handle is plenty padded for lifting it up and walking down the stairs. (It has a shoulder strap too but I've never used it.)

The only problem I've had with it, and I was hard-pressed to come up with one, is that it isn't weighted in such a way that if the back pocket is empty and the front pocket has stuff in it, it will tip forward when set on the ground. This is so easy to fix or to tolerate if I have stacked it weird, that it hardly qualifies as a problem.

I am so glad I got this bag! I hope it holds up to wear and tear. I suspect it will as it seems very durable and strong.

The Targus Rolling Travel Notebook Case adequately meets all of my needs. The case provides ample room for my 17" notebook, with ample room for my power cord and other accessories. Although I haven't traveled by air with it yet, I think it will serve those purposes nicely too. My only wish is that the "cargo" compartment would be just a bit larger. I know I'm probably trying to carry too much stuff in this case, but if I am carrying my notebook, there is not much room in the other compartment. I'm sure it would definitely hold a shirt, but not really much more than that. Still, overall, it's a good case.

This is a good bag for a large laptop/notebook. I bought it for my Dell Alienware m17x, which is a huge, heavy laptop computer.

Pros:
-KEY FEATURE FOR ME. I did not want to "advertise" the presence of my m17x, so I shunned all of the "Dell" or "Alienware" bags/packs. The Targus bag is non-descriptive, and looks like any other rolling briefcase. Sure it probably has a laptop, but probably a crappy corporate hand-me-down. :)
-It fits the Dell Alienware m17x well.
-It has many good specialty pockets and pouches for all your stuff. There is a large compartment for files or even clothes.
-The telescoping handles are sturdy, and the wheels roll smooth and soft like roller-blade wheels.

Cons:
-The computer compartment is not padded as well as I would have liked. I am going to get some more padding.

Summary:
-The m17x fits. It looks like a regular bag. The price is right. It is constructed well.

I just got this bag yesterday ($49.99 at Staples). What a find. I was on the verge of getting the Swissgear / Wenger Patriot for $100. I was struggling with bags because I need a really huge one and the measurements on the websites - I don't know if they're right but they didn't give me a good sense of how big the bag was. I had just ordered a Traveller's bag online the dimensions of which sounded like it would be pretty spacious and it arrived and lo and behold - no bigger than what I have now. So I went to the store to see for myself and discovered this bag. Very well designed and with a limited lifetime warranty just like the Swissgear Patriot (which is ranked #1 in this category on Amazon)

Anyway, what I wanted to add to all the other reviews is that (i) it's bigger than the Swissgear / Wenger Patriot -it's probably the most spacious bag around and (ii) it also has a strap, which the patriot doesn't - in case you ever need to carry it on your shoulder or hang it up somewhere (I hang it on my bike when riding to the train station).

My Toshiba Satellite X205-SLI6 17" Laptop does not fit into the padded sleeve provided with this laptop. Very disappointing, since I checked the dimensions before buying. My laptop's size is 15.7" x 11.3" x 1.42" /2.05", and the Targus website says that device compatibility for this product is 16.5" x 2.25" x 13".

This is a really nice bag. I gave it 4 stars because the only missing thing I can find is a little irritating. There aren't enough little pouches for flash drives, etc. You either dump them in a big bag at the bottom or they float around in a BIG case.

Overall I'm pretty satisfied with the Notebook Bag. I did not buy it for travel, but for school and to carry my 17" Notebook. It does fit the Notebook very well but there are pockets for the accessories and the fit is too tight so I can't really put anything else in the compartment with the computer. The front space has a lot of organizing pockets but again there is not a lot of width so you can't put too much in it. I don't see how this could be used for travel unless you travel awfully light. I use that compartment for a couple of my binders and a book. That's all that will fit. You may be able to stuff more things in but I don't like to overpack or cause anything to break inside. Overall, for my purpose, it works out fine. It fits the larger Notebook and has padding to protect it. It also holds the books and supplies I need for school and doesn't put of strain on my back like a backpack.

The Targus CityGear Rolling Travel Case is designed with plenty of storage to carry several notebooks, supplies, samples and of course a laptop. I chose this one because of the larger main compartment to hold binders, the ability to handle a larger laptop, and the shoulder strap. I noticed that a couple of other cases I considered did not include a shoulder strap, which could be a problem when you need to use stairs, roll several bags at once, or in other situations that require one to carry instead of roll the bag. Closely compare sizes of bags available, as this one is on the larger side of the group. Being bigger, you may be tempted to load it up with samples, binders, or other heavy items and then realize that the case weighs more than you can comfortably lift into the trunk, backseat, or overhead compartment. This brings us to the construction. The unit itself seems well enough put together, but beware of the thickness of the material. It is on the thinner side, more so than some of the other camera bags, briefcases, and suitcases I own. Somewhat thinner than the typical Cordura, and therefore could be a problem down the road with tears or split seams. If you are rough on gear and crash it through doors and elevators, you may want to keep looking.
Another consideration is the amount of notebook padding. The bottom of the compartment has the same Targus "bumpers" as their briefcases, but the sides are thin on protection, save for being in the middle of the case. Overall it is a good value and would make a good choice for those who need this type of case.