Customer Reviews

Targus Deluxe Top-Loading Leather Case Designed for 17 Inch Laptops TLE400 Black)

5 star:		(124)
4 star:		(55)
3 star:		(12)
2 star:		(9)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

I had a hard time finding a laptop bag in the stores that was big enough for a 17 inch widescreen and when I did see a couple here and there they were of inferior quality. Then I came on Amazon and saw this one. This is the Perfect bag with ample room to store all you need. You can fit a lot in the bag besides the laptop. It contains several other compartments to store whatever else youd like to take along with you. The bag is made of high quality leather and has an adjustable strap you can either attach or just carry the bag by the handle. This is a very well made notebook holder and you will be proud to carry it. Highly Recommended/Good Value for the money.

I own a HP Pavilion zd8000 laptop with a 17" screen and I wanted to buy a light leather case for it. I searched HP website and they highly recommended the Targus TLE400 for my laptop. I am glad I bought it because my laptob is already 9 lbs in weight and all the other cases for sale out there are too bulky and too heavy. This case is very light considering is made of leather, it only weights 5.1 lbs.
Even though is a light case and it will accomodate a 17" screen comfortably and you still have room for the power cord and other miscellaneous components you might need to carry with you.
It's rugged and I am sure that it will last me a long time but at the same time Targus offers a Limited Lifetime Warranty, so you can't go wrong.

My new MacBook Pro 17" fits the Targus TLE400 case with room to spare and padding to protect this expensive laptop. I also carry around the power adaptor, a mouse, file folders and paper for meetings, and frequently a GPS sensor. The case is relatively lightweight, but made of good material. The leather is very nice, but there is also a lot of plastic in this case. However, it is also of good quality. I like the rubber skids on the bottom of the case and the double zippers for most closures. The removable velcro mesh pocket is great for storing the Mac's power adaptor and an ethernet cable. I never use the cell phone pocket, but I do use the pencil/pen holders and the various size pockets for media, spare batteries, etc. I enjoy the comfortable shoulder carrying strap, but I frequently also use the smaller handles when picking up or moving the case/computer. I would buy it again.

Sometimes a roller bag is overkill for my 17" HP Pavalion Laptop. For an inhouse or local city meeting - I needed a carry an over the shoulder strap attache for my 'puter.

The Good:

Carries my 17" laptop and a suite of accessories in convenience and style. Swallows the power brick, backup & software disks, travel mouse, 4 port powered USB hub, 160 GB pocket drive, a case of w/r DVDs, A Canon point and shoot digital camera, extra SD memory chips, 4 AA spare batteries/charger and a power strip.

The Bad:

Needs slightly more padding for my taste. Bought a padded sleeve that has become so popular these days as an after market computer accessory doing double duty - after judging the level of shock protection offered was inadquate and the zippers are possible lethal weapons - not able clear the laptop w/o scratching the big hunk of plastic case. An ok - inexpensive workaround.

The "Ugly"

Ok, not really ugly - but I liked the movie metaphor.

I'm a guy - so what do I care about how luggage looks, right? Well - I expected genuine soft cowhide leather and got something a little less. My rollerbag ...Targus TXL717 17 XL Rolling Notebook Case is nylon - ok - I expected Nylon. Targus constructed a notebook case using nylon in less exposed areas, and what is probably SPLIT leather - still attractive till you get up close - and then you see how it met its pricepoint. If I'm going nylon, I 'll get nylon. This bag is a mixture of materials with leather surfaces. Bought it as an impulse item. Next time I'll spring a few more bucks for quality leather - harder to find for a 17" laptop case.The case is still worth 4 stars in my judgement. Based on price and convenience - I dinged it a bit for construction and engineering. Would I buy it again? - yes (but would have slightly lower expectations)...

Conclusion:

An ok bag in what I think is split leather at an attractive price. Buy a padded sleeve for your laptop - gives it extra shock and scratch protection using this case. The sleeve then becomes a PITA at the airport - a two step process to take the laptop out for TSA inspection. A better padded roller bag or case is a better choice here - leave the sleeve and this case home when you take your 17" laptop for an airplane ride

I've been using this case ever since I got my laptop back in early December, so after using it for two months now I can honestly say I have had no complaints. I can easily fit everything I need into the various pockets/compartments. Plenty of room for my power cable/adapter, USB full-sized mouse, car adapter, and even room for my portable USB speakers. I have a 17" laptop and it fits perfectly fine in the middle. I'm only a college student, not like a high-class business professional so I will admit I was a little skeptical when I got it that it would look maybe a little too "glossy" or something, but after a day or so I barely noticed and it really does look nice.

Great product and it definitely does what it's supposed to do, I recommend this product based on my use thus far.

This is a great case for under fifty bucks. It looks professional, is solidly made, and has plenty of pockets. The space for the computer could use more padding, particularly since it has room to spare. (Don't use this bag for any computer smaller than 17".) I didn't notice any odd smell, as another user noted.

First, I have an 8-year-old leather Targus case that I REALLY LIKE.

I just received a monster HP HDX-18 (yes, 18-inch display) from work. I needed a new case. The TLE400 is only sorta OK - my honkin' "laptop" fits, but there are a few design details missed for no good reason, and at the time I got it, no other leather case was available from Targus.

What they missed:

- no fully-opening "lid" on the case. An 18-incher is HEAVY and hard to get in and out of the case. This is far and away the major flaw with the design. Zipper handles moved to either end get lost behind strap attach shackles.

- 2-loop handle is annoying. Thin. Nylon is annoying. Each loop is off center, so bag hangs funny if picked up with only one loop. If full lid were present, only one (centered) handle with larger leather pad would work fine.

- better front-pocket design with mesh pockets so I can see what's in them. The key-clip is good. Stretchy pen loops aren't - the elastic is gonna die eventually.

- Slightly heavier leather with wider-radius edges is needed. Maybe this is a break-in issue. My old case is wonderful, so I wonder how the thinner leather of this case will age.

- Needs better shoulder strap with larger pad. Strap shackles hang up on edges of case, hard (almost impossible) to unwind strap while walking.

- Ditch the cell-phone pocket. Risky leaving phone there, and it sticks out annoyingly.

enough for now...

Not a deluxe model by any stretch of the imagination.
In my opinion this is very poor grade leather, if it even is leather all over. It just feels like imitation leather, kind of plastic/rubber feeling.
This has an unattractive bulging outside pocket for a cell phone, (the large older type cell phones), not classy. Handles uncomfortable if holding a long time. It is a just functional bag, the one I received had stitching coming loose and separating the handle from the case. I returned mine the next day, and was cheerfully given a refund.
It also felt bulky and heavy, the edges IMO were rubberized material.
If this were 25.00 cheaper I would say try it out, but it is too costly for the quality of this case.

I purchased a different laptop case (almost the same cost) from Amazon and am glad I did, well made and sturdy, and clean lines. I didn't pick the value line, it wasn't as nice or well made as this one I purchased Caselogic PNC-17 17-Inch Slimline Laptop Case (Black)
You really can't beat Amazon customer service if any issues come up.

This is a great bag for the money. I did a lot of searching online, as well as in stores, and for a low price, this bag had the most room inside for my new 17 inch macbook pro, even when I have it in it's protective padded sleeve! Many other bags I have tried, were advertised as fitting a 17 inch computer, but I had to squeeze the laptop in! Think of getting into your skinny jeans after the Holidays, it's like that! Plus, it's a good looking bag, it falls nicely against your body, and it has a comfortably padded adjustable shoulder strap. It also has a lot of nice little compartments inside the outer flap for accessories. I spent my budget on a top grade computer, the bag was secondary. All top grain leather bags start around $250, and go up to $400 and more... So, if you want to impress people with a designer leather case, this is not the bag for you. The Targus bag looks nice, and has a ton of room, but you won't see this bag on the fashion runways in New York. However, it is a great bag when you are heading to the runways... at the airport!

This has been a great purchase. Plenty of room for a 17-inch laptop and is a high quality case with plenty of extra places to store other items.