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(More customer reviews)I've had a Timbuk2 Commute laptop messenger for a couple of years now and it's probably the best bag I've owned. It's very well-made, protects my laptop, roomy, comfortable and really good looking. So when I was in the market for another messenger I immediately turned to Timbuk2, but I was surprisingly disappointed by this model.
First off, it offers terrible laptop protection. Unlike the Commute, which has a corduroy-lined laptop compartment that's VERY padded on all sides, this model has some sort of faux-bubble wrap built in and no real padding. The only thing between your laptop and the ground is a bit of bubble wrap and a thin (I mean thin, we'll get to that) layer of canvas. It's clear that TImbuk2 expects you to use this messenger in combination with a padded laptop sleeve or something (ideally, a Timbuk2 branded one) and that doesn't make sense for a bag of this price.
Secondly, they skimped on the pockets to make you buy more of their "inserts." There's essentially velcro tabs on the inside of the bag to which you can attach inserts that are sold separately. It comes with a couple inserts with small pockets and pencil holders, but the useful ones are for sale on their site. Also, if you're like me you'll spend a lot of time looking for this "side zip" pouch that you can access without opening the bag. Turns out, this just means that you can angle your arm in very awkwardly if you must. It may be my fault for not knowing what a "napoleon" style pocket is, but they definitely oversell its usefulness.
Finally, the construction seems a lot cheaper than my Commute. It has the standard lifetime warranty but I don't really want to deal with sending the bag in eventually.
In short: It offers little to no laptop protection, Timbuk2 nickle and dimes you for real usefulness and its cheaply made. I immediately returned mine for a Commute 2.0, which is much better.
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Timbuk2 incorporated user feedback into the D-Lux Messenger to create a laptop messenger that works on and off the job. The contrast binding lets you be you without yelling it out loud (from the top of the conference room table). Upgraded features mean safer, more comfortable portage for daily rides on and off the interweb. Features include a vastly improved cam buckle, side-entry Napoleon pocket, color-coordinated, three-zipper front organizer, and slim, studded laptop sleeve for your computer's protection. All in favor? Aye!
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