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5.7.2015

Over the past few months I had seriously been considering the purchase of Toshiba’s latest CB30-B-104 Chromebook 2 laptop, primarily due to the overwhelming number of positive reviews written by satisfied owners.It has a genuinely stunning Full HD (1920 x 1080p) 13.3" TruBrite® TFT High Brightness display with LED back-lighting & 16:9 aspect ratio, combined with a more than adequate 4 GB of DDR3L RAM (1600 MHz). The vivid IPS (In-plane switching) screen of Toshiba’s beautiful HD Chromebook 2 is ‘pin-sharp’ and imho also a joy to behold when viewed from any angle.What’s perhaps even more surprising though is the sheer volume of clear undistorted high quality audio reproduction emanating from this diminutive device.I still haven’t figured out where all the sound actually comes from, because there is no sign whatsoever of a grille-opening to be seen anywhere, either on the underside of the Chromebook or the top or side of its chassis.Clearly a well-deserved ‘pat-on-the-back’ must surely go to the talented team at SkullCandy responsible for ‘tuning’ these stereo speakers. Trust me, you simply won’t believe your ears until you hear one of these Chromebooks for yourself !While searching Amazon.co.uk's website, I discovered this inexpensive but smart-looking Targus 13.3" Classic Clamshell Laptop Case with which to protect my new acquisition. On a number of prior occasions I’ve purchased cases manufactured by this brand and have always found them to be well constructed and excellent value for money.Before placing a final order though, buyers should take note (as others have said) that the clip at each end of the adjustable shoulder-strap is made from strong plastic, as are the two D-shaped fixing points riveted onto both respective sides of the case.I imagine that when carrying this case over their shoulder, consumers might have felt a greater sense of reassurance if metal parts (which I would have preferred) had been employed for both the strap clips and the D-shape attachments. I'm thoroughly convinced they would prove much stronger in the long run, thus explaining my reduced rating to only 4-stars.On the other hand however, Toshiba's Chromebook weighs so little (1.35kg) that this may not necessarily prove to be a major problem. Thankfully I had the foresight to retain a number of surplus straps (manufactured with metal fittings) that I kept from older/redundant cases, which neatly avoids the issue !As previous reviewers have also mentioned, when their Toshiba Chromebook has been secured by the internal velcro strap of this 13.3" Targus case, there still seems to be a fair amount of empty interior space remaining.What’s really required in this instance is a piece of 19mm (¾") thick foam cut-to-size, which could then be inserted to fill the base section of the case. There are numerous specialized on-line mail order companies (not forgetting local suppliers or furniture shops in your area) who can cut this material to your exact requirements, doing so reasonably cheaply in my experience.The four zips of the Targus case reassuringly feel far more substantial than is often typical nowadays and the external section at the front of this case is divided into three individual compartments, suitable for storing items such as Smartphones/calculators, mains power adaptors/leads, mice, notepads and/or various sundry items such as pens/pencils etc (see 1st attached photo) ! FYI the interior measurements of this Targus Classic Clamshell Laptop case are 34.5cm / 13½" wide x 24.8cm / 9¾" high.I wasn’t entirely satisfied as matters stood, so I took the sensible precaution of investing in a separate grey 13.3 inch ‘CushCase Canvas Waterproof Sleeve Cover’ (please see 2nd attached photo), the interior of which is made from an amazing Ultra Soft Fleece Liner material. With the Toshiba safely tucked away inside the confines of the canvas CushCase, it then sits snuggly within the interior of the Targus case and affords my Chromebook greater protection on the move than it might have done otherwise.The re-sealable opening ‘envelope-style’ end flap of the CushCase attaches to a corresponding 150mm x 19mm (5'" long x ¾" wide) strip of Velcro, which is securely sewn into the main outer surface of the sleeve.Highly recommended, great value and fully deserving 4 stars ****
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9.3.2016

I ordered this case by mistake! But in the end it was a blessing in disguise. I wanted a carrying case for my new 13.3" HP Pavilion laptop and came across the Targus brand, and which is available in several sizes, including one for up to 13.4" models. Unfortunately, or so I thought at the time, I placed my order by clicking the item in my browsing list, but by doing so I clicked on the image for this model, but which is said to be for laptops up to 14.3" screen size. I did not change my order, which turned out to be a wise decision.The case is well made with a comfortable padded carrying handle and houses the laptop in a secondary pouch within its main body, and this is further secured by a velcro strap.The outer pocket has provision for various bits and bobs such as pens, paper notepad, mouse and power supply, which with the Pavilion is remarkably small. All in all, it is a well made bag and IMO justifies its moderate price, although as you will see below, getting the right size for your laptop, could be a little hit and miss.Now this is where the actual dimension of the laptop, rather than screen size, is important with this case. Although said to be suitable for up to 14.1" laptops, the inner containing pouch only just accommodates the Pavilion. The crucial dimension is the width, so as long as your laptop is no wider than 33cm it will fit. This makes me wonder that had I actually bought the model for a 13.3" screen, (actually Targus indicate this model as suitable for 12" to 13.4" laptops) it would have been too small for an HP Pavilion.
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6.6.2010

I bought this for my 12" iBook. I've used Targus cases in the past for work computers.It is ideal for the daily commute to work and holds everything I need with easy access.The D-rings are made of plastic (my only concern - I would have preferred metal) and these allow the included shoulder strap to be used. The handles are sturdy with a comfort grip and X-stitched onto the bag.There are just two zipped pockets. One for the laptop and one for 'everything else'. Something else I liked was the very subtle red trim on the case and the zip tags. Each pocket has two-way zip tags. The zips are medium to heavy duty with a solid, positive action.Loops are provided for a security padlock.The laptop pocket opens fully and the laptop is secured by a couple of Velcro straps. It's large enough to take A4 pages or books as well.The accessories pocket has two triangular limiters either side so it opens up partly - nothing spills out - and feature a larger pocket for notes or paper. Two pockets in front easily hold spare batteries, portable hard drives and a slightly narrower pocket with a flap can keep USB pen-drives, cables, memory cards, etc. secure. There is still room in front of these pockets for other itemsEven with the slightly bulky Apple power adaptor, when closed this case is still low profile.Overall, the case is compact and light compared to the bulkier cases I have owned. Most importantly, the case feels sturdy and I am confident that it will hold my equipment safely as I move between locations.
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2.2.2018

This product is outstanding. The quality is good and the advertising of the product is very accurate. It is always confusing to read other reviews particularly when they give a poor rating due to their not reading about the product before purchasing it. For example one star because their laptop would not fit... for heaven sakes do they not read the product details outlining measurements etc?I am on the move a lot being a musician and I like to record on my iPad. I use this product to carry my iPad Pro 12.5” which incidentally is in its own leather case. This fits nicely and with a little room down the sides for a pencil case or something similar.I also keep my itrack solo interface in this bag along with a 10” x 6” case which contains the necessary leads for my iPad Pro and recording equipment. With all of this in I still have some room for paperwork perhaps a book too.There is room in the small front pocket for other items such as a mouse but then I don’t need one. However, it is in this area that my itrack solo interface lives with a portable standard size microphone 7” long and connecting leads too.In all my five star rating is based on the product meeting my requirements with a lovely finish all round. This is for a laptop to around 13” so don’t expect to get a 15” in it.Great product
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14.10.2015

When I received the shipment, the laptop case was in great condition & I'm overall very happy with the product.As soon as I lifted the bag out of the box you could just feel how lightweight the case is. When unzipping and holding the case from the handle, you can feel how high quality it has been designed and mass produced. As for placing my 15.6" laptop in the case, it fitted with a slight squeeze, but it definitely felt secure which is necessary for any laptop case.Finally the front compartments have enough room for you to add a tablet and many USB cables, which I use all the time.Overall I would recommend this product to anyone, and I have no issues at all with it.Update Jan 2016 (3 Months Later);Bag still going well with no major issues.I've noticed that some of the black paint on the zips have now been scratched away, which I expected to happen over time. However I didn't expect this wouldn't of have so quickly, I don't even use the bag every day.
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17.3.2016

Neat, well made bag from a long-established manufacturer. Swallows my new 17" desktop replacement laptop with room to spare - it would accommodate an 18" machine easily. The second compartment is a bit of a let down - bigger pockets or even a sewn-in zip-up pocket or two for power supply and/or mouse (like my Tucano bag) would have been a nice touch, and wouldn't break the bank during manufacture - I always carry my mobile in a jacket or coat pocket for convenient access anyway, so, to me, provision of two (very) slim pockets for phones in the second compartment is space-wastingly pointless.It does more or less what it sets out to do, and is nicely made,but could be excellent rather than just good with a bit more thought ironing out storage niggles for accessories and essentials to the machine in the main compartment.
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22.8.2017

I really liked the specs on this bag when I viewed it, but because of such a reasonable price, I wasn't expecting much when I ordered it. But I only needed it for a two-week period so if it fell apart after two weeks, I wasn't going to be heartbroken. I couldn't have been more wrong. Not only is it well made, quality fabric, & it looks classy, I am still using it six months later. It still looks brand new & will last many years, I'm sure. It is lightweight & has enough room inside to hold everything you need with a laptop & then some. I liked it so well that I bought one for my husband as well. He's as happy as I am with mine.Would highly recommend the bag to anyone looking for something to carry around their laptop,
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29.12.2015

This was bought for my Samsung 11.6" chrome book and I am delighted with the quality and value. I have had various Targus Computer Bags and have never been disappointed. This is the perfect size for my current needs and the additional storage area is an added bonus in my opinion. I also bought a gel bag (from colorful bags) which gives added protection to my chrome book and allows me to keep the power pack and chrome book in the same compartment. This bag cost me £12.08 and when compared with the other overpriced poorly made offerings I had previously looked at from certain high street retailers the value is outstanding.

26.12.2019

Had this bag for a number of years and I used as my daily laptop bag. I'm a sucker for carrying alot of bits in my bag, keyboard, mouse and laptop stand - not including mountains of paper work and there's still room. Only downside to this design of bag is, when your carrying so much it's heavy and uncomfortable on the shoulder! But granted I carry alot and I'm a short woman... One of the 2 zips has given up and I've replaced with a backpack type to save my shoulders. But ultimately, it's been great value for money and good quality!

11.9.2015

This was bought to protect a new HP Envy 15 laptop and it seems very good quality. The case is light and well made with a selection of small compartments in the front zip section. Holds everything easily and could be used to carry a tablet as well as a laptop as the inner section has plenty of width. I would have given 5 stars but it lacks small rubber or plastic feet to keep dirt from the bottom when laid on the floor. Amazon deliverd this to my door in 14 hours. Beat that!

5.4.2015

Plenty room for my 17.3" laptop. Bag feels very well made, sturdy with plenty of padding. Carry strap is solid with a nice comfortable protective shoulder pad. The main section has space for the laptop and a large pocket for the charger. The front pouch also has plenty space for a notebook, phone, tablet etc and individual poches within for anything else. Great laptop bag , lots of room. Well worth the price.

27.5.2017

Excellent case, some people have said it doesn't offer enough protection? Come on it's a cheap case and does the job perfectly. I have a 13.3" having laptop so it has a bit of meat to it, but I still manage to fit my old laptop sleeve in there and a hardback book. The front pocket is spacious, it fits my large charger, Xbox controller, leads and headphones.Such a good case for it's size and price!!!

9.6.2016

Really happy with it, my Asus T300 (13") fits well, there's enough room to use it with bigger laptops. It has loads of secret pockets/compartiments and I love that. I got in my bag my mouse, HDMI wire, CD reader, two hard drives, USB hub, loads of chargers/wires and even with all that I have plenty of space. Well built in, and easy to carry the bag. The zipper has like a hole so you can lock it.

17.7.2014

Bought for my Lenovo ThinkPad X60s 12.1"Perfect for smaller computers [and Netbooks?]Ultra-light-weight, and very smart-looking : good quality materials used [as you'd expect from Targus].The computer sits snugly to leave plenty of room for mouse etc. inside the bag.The front zip compartment easily houses the power unit and power lead+plug as - when unzipped - is a gussetted compartment.

23.1.2015

I was quite surprised at what a neat case this is. It fits my 13" MacBook Pro RD perfectly, has a decent retaining strap inside, the handles seem secure, and it comes with a fairly substantial shoulder strap. The front compartment looks decent enough to carry some stationery, and as a bonus, there's enough room to carry the power lead, mouse, and an external drive or CD drive if needed.

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