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Review on πŸ’Ό Targus CVR217 Neoprene Slipcase: TSA-Friendly Shoulder Strap Laptop Sleeve by Anthony Shields

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Not the best choice for a 17 " Macbook Pro

I use this case for my 17" Macbook Pro, an early 2008 model I had a hard time finding a case for it, so I went with this one, partly because it got reasonable reviews and partly because it was pretty cheap. The case is a bit big for a notebook. When I put the laptop in the bag there is 2-3 inches between the edge of the laptop and the zipper. Also, the laptop is very thin compared to the space inside the case. In this case I could easily put 2 on top of each other. Width is ok. The quality of the case seems to be normal. There is a strong plastic smell upon opening the case, but I assume it will dissipate as it evaporates. I was hoping the bag would have a zip closure but it doesn't. The only zipper is the main opening. The front pocket has a velcro closure in the middle. Things can easily fall out if you turn them upside down. In the end it will work for my needs, but it's far from ideal for every Macbook Pro 17".

Pros
  • Proprietary checkpoint friendly design, opens and unfolds for TSA inspection
Cons
  • Very expensive