STM Bags 13" Laptop Slim Shoulder - Small

That's what I was looking for something to carry my iPad plus a folder or thin binder for papers. With eBooks and other wonders of modern technology, that's all I normally need for the classes I teach these days. But dedicated iPad cases are usually too small for a folder or binder (haven't figured out a way to go *totally* paperless), other laptop bags tend to be bigger and bulkier than I want, and simple messenger bags tend to be flimsy and underpadded. I think this bag the "Slim" model, "Small" size nails it. Note the previous reviewer is talking about the "Extra Small" size. I'm sure it probably fits some 11" laptops, if not his/hers in particular. But it is definitely too small for a letter-sized folder or notebook.

Beyond being the perfect size for my needs, the STM Slim/Small also seems very well designed and constructed. The corduroy interior is nice, the exterior pockets useful but unobtrusive. It's almost *too* nice looking, coming off in the "mushroom" color I have as a bit "fem". But that doesn't bother me, and I'm sure black looks "manly" enough :-)

The only thing I'm not crazy about is the strap system. The swivel connectors have a knack for "catching" 180 degrees from where you'd want them, meaning I often have to twist them into position manually when I pick the bag up. And although the canvas strap is nice and wide and the cushioned pad very comfortable, somehow, it doesn't seem to want to stay on my shoulder all that well with or without the pad. I suspect it would be actually better with more weight in it. Anyhow, if anything about the strap eventually gets too much on my nerves, I can easily attach a different strap instead.

It's slim and could easily slide into a large tote bag for school, but is sturdy and protective enough to stand on its own. The interior laptop pocket is extremely soft and couldn't possibly scratch anything. The cell phone pocket is perfect for my iphone 5. Love the front pocket. Holds my mouse, external hard drive and power cord perfectly. There's even a little extra room in the main pocket for a little extra, a notebook for instance. I LOVE IT!

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Bought this for my unibody MacBook5,1 (MB466). Love the notebook compartment's fleece lining and the panel that keeps the notebook safe from dented corners or zipper scratches. Snug fit for the MacBook, no room for sloppy travel within the compartment.

The easy access cell-phone pocket is neat: my Motorola Atrix 4G fits snugly, and seems like it would take a pretty deliberate effort for it to slide out. The interior also has one wall which is lined with a soft fleece-like panel to keep your phone's screen from getting scratched. I do think this pocket needed some sort of closure system (hook-loop? buttons?), though.

Kind of wish the organization panels were deeper or wider. Would have liked to fit the MB charger in a pouch, though it doesn't quite fit. But the bag looks great, and owes its slim profile to the other integral compact designs.

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