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Flicka Bag's Brief Bag reviewed

Alice from Flicka Bags sent over one of her Brief Bags in the very cool "Posy" fabric for review.

Sunshine, get in the van!

Wait, I have to pack my laptop!

You know we're picking up the Peace, Love and Rainbows commune on the way to Woodstock. There's no room for bulky, downer, black bags, man.

No, no .. it's a Brief Bag from Flicka Bags ... it takes up no room at all. And look at these trippy colours!

Whoa, Sunshine. That is PSYCHEDELIC! I might have to get one too.

You can get the full story at my Squidoo lens.

Just Posted: Review of Supreme Love Story Laptop Bag

Well, I'm back from my honeymoon and the first review is up!  Supreme Love Story by Plastic People Designs.  From the review ...

First and foremost, I am completely charmed by the look of this bag. Shannon, the designer, is interested in the effect that happy accessories have on other people. The bag makes me smile every time I see it. I was sent the pink version and I adore it. The bright colour with the pristine white trim ... it makes the world (and my technology) seem happier. Just for the sake of experimentation, I put the SLS bag next to a plain black laptop bag. Completely different emotional vibe. My MacBook even seems to have more potential when it is snug inside the SLS.

Exterior and interior shots are below.  You can see my full review over at my Squidoo lens.

New Laptop Bags I've Just Discovered

One of the ways I find out about new bags is from designers sending me their wares.  Sometimes a reader will let me know about a bag they love or have seen and have questions about.  Either way, I'm thrilled to hear about it because there is no way I can keep track of everything laptop!  These are a few that have been sent in.  I've not received review copies of any of these, but they either look promising or someone has said they like their bag.

Hayden-Harnett
The Ibizia - this is a cool looking tote.  It converts into six different shapes.  There apparently is an interior pocket for a laptop, though am unsure how padded it is.  But if you're just looking for a bag about town, and not for your inner road warrior, this might work.  Retails for $198 USD.

Everki

Some great road-warrior bags.  Couple from their women's line: Finesse and Spring.  Finesse is for smaller laptops; it's a really interesting tote style shown here.  The Spring is a lightweight backpack again for smaller laptops.  They have a number of resellers both off and online.

TREAD - Sleeves from Recycled Tires

Got this tip via a reader who pointed me to The Green Guy - notebook sleeves made from recycled tires.  He does a great review with great pics (the one below is his).  Also, they seem to include a card that shows the journey of the tire for your bag which is kinda neat.

15% Discount at Ice Red Bags

Great news from Alan at Ice Red Bags - readers of this blog as well as my Funky, Chic and Cool Laptop Bag lens will receive a 15% discount on their order.  Just enter the code kate2007 before checkout.  The offer is good til Dec 30, 2007.

As a side note about Ice Red Bags, I recently returned from my honeymoon.  I didn't take my laptop but I did take Ice Red's Drift Messenger as my plane carry-on/beach bag.  Perfect size for a book, some suntan lotion and a towel.  Also .. water-resistant and easy to get the sand out of.  Great carry-all, with or without laptop!