Skooba R101-101 Checkthrough Checkpoint-Friendly Laptop Bag (Black)

Skooba's patent-pending Checkthrough Bag looks and functions like a high-end business case, but opens and hinges in the middle to separate and isolate the laptop compartment from the rest of the bag. For initial, immediate visual reference, the laptop can be seen by the inspector through a clear window that is exposed when the bag is unfolded. This quick-recognition window is one of several features for which the company has patents pending. With the window facing up, the bag is sent through x-ray screening. The design of the laptop compartment is such that the image presented to the screener is the same as if the laptop were removed and placed in a bin. The Checkthrough bag and all of its contents can be carried securely with or without the hinge zipped shut, so it can be readied in line, prior to screening. Once through, the traveler can simply pick up the bag and go, zipping it back up on the move or at the gate.
Customer Review: It's a Waste of Money
I got one of these and recently travelled internationally. This laptop bag, unfortunately, is a waste of money. I was asked to remove the laptop from the bag in three different airports, San Francisco, Hong Kong, and Taipei. Maybe HKG and TPE don't really care about U.S. FAA's specifications of the bag, but San Francisco? I could just use this bag as a regular laptop bag. But it is rather bulky for a laptop bag. It's a waste of money.
Customer Review: Big, boring black, but great for travel
I have had the bag for about six months. I wanted to give it a workout before reviewing it. What's great: * Mesh pockets. I can put my cord, mouse, and mobile chargers where they are secure but readily available. * Elastic pockets. There are small elastic pockets that I can use for my pen, mp3 player, pill bottles. They've come in handier than I'd have thought. * Compartment. This is big enough for files and hardback books, even a three ringer binder if necessary. A Velcro strap keeps these items separated from the mesh and elastic pockets, protecting them. * Zippered front pockets, including one with a clear plastic bag, which could be used or not. There is a place for keys, a place for my liquids, a place to stash my point-and-shoot Canon, and a ready-access zip pocket for putting my plane ticket. * Speedy TSA check through. Unzip, lay flat, pick up. My laptop is protected and kept secure. Oooo, and I kinda enjoy watching other people looking hassled while they struggle taking their laptops out and putting them back in. * Fits under the seat in front. I'm short and can't easily reach the overhead bins but I don't have to worry about that with this bag. * Rugged. It takes abuse. When the laptop isn't it, I just fling it around wherever I can stuff it and it always looks good when I need to use it. What's not so great: * Color choices are black, black or black. Unfortunately, the bag looks like any other black laptop bag out there, so you'd better keep yourself glued to it. * Too big. Others have mentioned this but it is bulky and thick. * Why doesn't it have wheels to roll on? If you load it as full as you can, it is quite heavy, at least for this 5'0" female. Overall, I'm very pleased with it. I don't use it when I don't travel because it isn't practical for everyday use, but it is well worth it for flying.


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