I have to say, this little organizer has changed my life. I first bought the Skooba R750-300 Cable Stable DLX (Black) and soon had it filled with cords and chargers for my smart phone, my mp3 players, my computer and my Kindle, so I ordered this as a back up. They're a little pricey, but well worth it because of the internal features like elastic holders and zippered pockets. If you're considering this one, take a look at Skooba Cable Stable Combo Pack (750-350) to get both sizes. I use these things all the time and now have the DLX for phone and computer stuff and the Mini for MP3 things. I bought the AmazonBasics Universal Travel Case for Small Electronics and Accessories (Black) to use with my Kindle because the Kindle Fire does NOT work well with the Skooba Mini. With all three, I now have dedicated "clutter fixers" for all my small electronics and when I travel, I can simply unzip and send them through the TSA screener with my laptop! Highly recommended for those who, like me, have too many cords and not enough time.
I have been looking for something to help me clean up the wires in my laptop bag for some time. My AC adapter came in a nylon zipper bag, but it doesn't offer much organization. This seems to fit my needs for all of the random cables that I need to carry. USB, iPod, headphones, a Kensington lock, etc. There is not enough room for my AC adapter, but I find that I like two smaller cable bags than one large one. Two smaller bags make better use of the nooks and crannies in my laptop bag, where a large one would just take up space in the main compartment.
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I bought this bag over a year ago, and at first, I loved it. The cable stable and the mini are great for organizing your cordage, but they both take up a large amount of space in my carry on, which is just not practical for me. I ended up loading the cords in this that I don't use all the time and throwing the whole bag in my checked luggage. If you have cordage to carry that you wont be needing at the airport, then this is a great carry case, however, if you need access to your charge cables and whatnot, then this is not the best product for you.
I still use this in my checked luggage to this day to carry the cables and associated hardware that I need to charge my second laptop while on the road. I think it is very well built out of sturdy materials and will last a long time. The Skooba case also gets brownie points for organization and a quick reference to assure that you've got all your E-gear in the bag.
All told, I find the case attractive and it does the job of organizing, but the bottom line is: If you travel three or more times a month, then you might consider a different storage alternative for your carry on cordage.
My preferred method is Vaultz Nylon mesh zipper bags. they take up a quarter of the space and I can see what's inside without having to get them out of my bag and open them up.
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Just my two cents.
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Ok, I bought this case and the Amazonbasics Universal travel case for small electronics. Having received and compared both, I can say that while both are nice, I like this one better. First, the softer shell of this case makes it easier to squeeze into bags. Second, this case has better holders. Finally, this case just feels better in your hands and I was able to put more in it, despite the fact that the Amazonbasics case is a little thicker.
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I recently bought this, loaded it up with cables and small devices and within a week the stitching was coming apart in some of the ties. It's still usable, but I'm a little disappointed with the quality.
The TUMI sales associate claimed this backpack is water resistant -it is NOT. I stood in light drizzle, under an umbrella, for 5 minutes while waiting for a shuttle, and my laptop had water on it. I dried it off and it happened again in my five-minute walk home from the subway. These zippers should not have been used in an upward-facing position because they leak profusely. Really too bad, because it's otherwise an attractive, slender-profiled and comfortable backpack, but for this price it should not have such a major design flaw.
