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(More customer reviews)I recently bought this bag because none of the bags I've found that are made specifically for my ASUS Eee PC 901 have shoulder straps. And I like having my hands free when I'm out and about.
This bag appears well-made, and I like the feel of the exterior fabric. The compartments are lined in gray nylon, which is a little better than black for visibility of the contents but not as light-colored as I might wish.
The main compartment opens widely with a zipper that goes around three sides, and is padded all around. There's a side pocket in the main compartment into which my little Eee slips snugly. I think that the average sized small notebook (the bag tag says it fits most 10.6" screen notebooks) would be placed in the main area of the compartment, with the side pocket used for accessories. When I'm not carrying my Eee, I will probably be carrying my Kindle in that side pocket.
The front-opening compartment, unlike some I've seen, is really big enough to be useful, with pen loops, a couple of small pockets and enough room for my wallet and other stuff that doesn't fit into those fussy little credit card sized slots, with which thankfully this bag is not oversupplied. A small third compartment is on top in front of the main compartment, accessed by its own zipper, and would work for an iPod, a cell phone or anything small that you'd want fast access to without having to rummage around. (In my case, keys.)
The shoulder strap is adjustable, which allows for carrying across-the-body when I really want to go hands-free or more casually over one shoulder. However, the strap is not removable (sewn in at each side).
I expect to use this bag often. Because it holds my Eee (and/or Kindle), with plenty of room for other things, I will put all my usual "purse" stuff in it and not carry a separate handbag.
Bottom line, this looks like good value for the price, a versatile mid-sized bag for use around town and when traveling, with a padded main compartment to provide some protection for small electronics.
Updated later to add: I have now bought another bag with a shoulder strap which is marketed for 7 to 10 inch Asus Eee PCs: Asus Eee Pc 7-10 Inch Laptop Case by Case Logic. I like it, and can see using it for traveling with the 901 and some around-town uses when my MT-3 is stuffed full of other things. :-)
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