Targus Basic Messenger Case Designed for 15.6 Inch Laptops TCM004US (Black)

by Targus

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.2 x 16.2 x 3.5 inches ; 1.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000B63KSM
• Item model number: TCM004US
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (210 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 9, 2008

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Targus Messenger Notebook Case fits most notebooks with up to 15.4-inch screens. Don’t be fooled by its lightweight design. A protective padded notebook compartment offers extra protection and the front load workstation includes organization essentials such as media storage, pen loops, and notebook accessory compartments. Two separate zippered file sections are large enough to accommodate files and magazines. Mobility is made easy with the easy-grip top handle and adjustable padded shoulder strap. This Messenger Notebook Case offers great flexibility--a simple design that’s functional.

Features

Capacity: Interior padded notebook compartment holds most 15.4" notebooks

Protection: Protective padded notebook compartment

Organization: Media storage, pen loops and accessory compartments

Functionality: Two separate zipper pockets for files and magazines

Easy Transport: Easy-grip top handle and padded shoulder strap

Quality Materials: Polyester

Product Description

Top Loading - Polyester - Black - Notebook Case

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

143 of 145 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I wanted, just what I needed!, August 10, 2007

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G. Martin "soixantaine" (Glendale, Ca.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Targus Basic Messenger Case Designed for 15.6 Inch Laptops TCM004US (Black) (Personal Computers)

I was a little skeptical about buying a notebook case online.
I thought it might be better to see the merchandise in person at a retailer. As I started my search which included Best Buy, Frys, Circuit City websites I still didn't find anything that looked liked it was worth the $30 to $70 asking price or anything that really caught my eye for that matter!

Lastly I tried Old Amazon and ran across this little gem!!

It looked just right, right up my alley, but I thought something might be wrong with it because the price was so low! Then I saw the name which is a brand name and made my decision to get this one. And when it arrived and I open the box I knew I had a quailty product and was very pleased!

My 15.4 laptop fits into it like a glove. Its padded on both sides, top and bottom. It is made of quaility nylon, with quaility zippers, and snap locks. The handle is made of nylon wrapped in a rubber grip, so that your hand is protected from the thin nylon grip itself. Good design feature and adds extra style to the overall look of the case itself. As you can see from the photos above it has pockets to store and carry extra items.
It also has a nice wide shoulder strap, with solid plastic snap hooks, and the nylon itself is of the hi-quailty dense knit type! This is a very handsome case! And it's the type of case that anyone would be proud to carry into any office meeting or internet cafe!! Its that nice and looks like it cost a $100 instead of $20!!

Great case, great buy! I'm real satisfied!

73 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great laptop case for the price, February 16, 2006

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John Stodola (Bethesda, Maryland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Targus Basic Messenger Case Designed for 15.6 Inch Laptops TCM004US (Black) (Personal Computers)

I don't understand why laptop cases are so expensive. This is the exception - great price - study construction - nice strap- PC tiedowns.

Only negative is that it does not have a great volume of storage space in addition to the laptop compartment. It's fine for a power brick and cords, cables, accessory mouse, and a couple of pads and pencils. But if you carry a lot of manuals or other bulky items, look for an expandable briefcase instead.

57 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice case, but not for me (picture is NOT accurate!), May 14, 2008

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Dumdummuoi (California, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Targus Basic Messenger Case Designed for 15.6 Inch Laptops TCM004US (Black) (Personal Computers)

I had to return this case, because the picture of the compartments provided by Amazon is not accurate. Compare it with the customer-submitted photos, you'll see that Amazon's picture has two extra compartments--the one that holds the folder and the one directly below that. The actual product does NOT have those compartments. I returned it for that reason, because I need more organizational space than that.

Having said that, I'll say that upon first inspection, this case appears to be of decent quality (though I would've preferred metal hooks for the shoulder strap). And a big plus is it provides something I want but have yet to find in another case of similar price: a messenger flap for quick-loading, AND a zipper over the laptop compartment for extra protection in case it rains.