Targus Hughes Case Designed to Protect 15.6-Inch Laptops TET029US (Black)

by Targus

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16.2 x 5.5 x 15.2 inches ; 1.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002NU5O2E
• Item model number: TET029US
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 14, 2009

Product Description

Size Name: Top-Loading for 15.6 inch | Color: Black

The Targus 15.6-Inch Hughes Laptop Case is designed to fit laptops with up to 15.6-Inch screens. The Integrated Laptop Protection System provides additional shock absorption when compared with standard foam cases. To insure quality and durability, the strong, water-resistant fabric with stain-guard coating is designed to help protect valuables during wet weather and has been abrasion tested. The durable, reinforced bottom is also water-resistant and provides a smooth, durable surface to help prevent tears or snags due to daily usage. For a customized, ergonomic fit, the soft-grip oil-tanned leather handles mold to your hand as you use the case. To keep accessories scuff-free, the case features scratch-resistant micro-suede lined accessory pockets. The curved, ergonomic zipper pulls are easy to grip and feel comfortable to maneuver. For added convenience, the luggage strap makes it easy to attach the case to rolling luggage and the padded shoulder strap is both adjustable and removable. Constructed of nylon material with oil-tanned leather accents, this case utilizes top-grade materials to integrate a sophisticated style with the functionality of a day to day executive case.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

45 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally a really nice iPad case!, May 18, 2010

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Gavin Scott (Sunnyvale, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Targus Hughes Leather Portfolio for Apple iPad 16GB, 32GB, 64GB WiFi and WiFi + 3G, iPad 2 TES00701US (Brown) (Personal Computers)

If you're looking for an elegant way to transport your iPad, this is the best option I've found yet.

Basically the pictures provided by Amazon tell you pretty much what you need to know. It's a very nice leather case. Mine is a bit darker and more uniform brown than the picture (and probably not quite as shiny), and there are some slight natural variations across the surface as one would expect from a natural hide product.

The inside surface is a smooth fabric as you might find in the lining of a suit jacket. No worries about scratches from it.

The padding is relatively thick so with the iPad in it the whole thing is about 1.5" thick at its thickest point (but you could pinch it down to an inch or so with resistance). It's still well proportioned and looks and feels very nice.

There's no rigid screen shield, so if you sit or drop a big rock on it, you're probably in trouble, but it will provide much better protection (especially from drops) than the standard Apple case or most of the other available cases today.

The tab that goes in the slot to act as a closure has a magnet on it that helps hold it in place when closed, but you have to insert the tab into the slot for the magnets to come into proximity and the effect is rather subtle. the closure is not primarily magnetic, the magnet just helps hold the tab in place.

It has a relatively strong "newly tanned leather" smell out of the package which I'm sure will dissipate before too long. It's a bit harsher and more chemical than what you might associate with the "smell of leather", but not bothersome.

It should be obvious, but this is basically an envelope from which you have to remove the bare iPad in order to use it. There's no way to use it in the case, and the case does not act as a stand for it, etc. Since you remove the iPad from the case for use, it won't have any additional protection from drops or other mishaps while it's in your hands.

I think it's unlikely that you would be able to insert the iPad into this case while it was in another case like a form-fitting skin. Maybe if the second case was very thin and smooth. I definitely could not get it in while in the standard black rubber apple case.

Some people may really like being able to have direct access to the bare device when using it, without any bulky/floppy case attached, but others may prefer one of the other case options which allow you to use it without removing it.

There are no additional pockets or space for other accessories, but there is a business card slot so you can have some ID with your iPad if it goes astray.

Anyhow, this case is everything I hoped it would be when I ordered it, and if you like the idea of this style of case, then you probably won't be disappointed either.

An easy five-star recommendation.

G.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fits iPad 2 W/Cover, March 30, 2011

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A. G. Jenks (Oregon Coast USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Targus Hughes Leather Portfolio for Apple iPad 16GB, 32GB, 64GB WiFi and WiFi + 3G, iPad 2 TES00701US (Brown) (Personal Computers)

Very Nice! REAL Leather, very well sewn together.

FITS iPad 2 with Smart Cover attached.

A bargin at $50.00. Sophisticated and business conservative.

UPDATE: This case WILL NOT FIT iPad 1 with an iPad 1 Apple case. But it WILL FIT an iPad 1 W/O a case. Just so you know.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love the Case, June 2, 2010

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The Hainster "David" (Texas) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Targus Hughes Leather Portfolio for Apple iPad 16GB, 32GB, 64GB WiFi and WiFi + 3G, iPad 2 TES00701US (Brown) (Personal Computers)

Wasn't sure how this would look, but it proved great! High quality. Very small and light. Bonus: iPad fits even with the Belkin rubber back. Other, larger back will not fit, as it is tight.

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