Review: Logitech Kinetik 15.4 Briefcase
For any Mac user on the go, one of the most important accessories is a good notebook bag. One option that was recently unveiled by Logitech is the Kinetik briefcase and backpack, both featuring stylish design paired with good protection for a laptop in the form of the exo-shell construction on the exterior.
The new Kinetik line signifies the first time Logitech has entered the market of notebook bags. In my opinion, the bags are very successful. Both bags fit most 15.4 inch notebooks (including extended batteries) and the Apple 17 inch MacBook Pro. They are lightweight because of the durable ballistic nylon and polyurethane, while still offering plenty of protection. Along with the protection, they both offer an enormous amount of spaces to put things ranging from CD Players or an extra battery, to large books and more, all contained in the fanned compartment design with top-loading storage.
Design and Storage
Logitech obviously spent a fair bit of time designing the Kinetik line, and it shows. From the metal Logitech logo on the front to the overall comfort and interior, you can tell that a lot of thought was put into it. There are three compartments in the briefcase, one for supplies like pens, notebooks, and magazines, another for a laptop, and a third for tech supplies like mice and webcams. There’s so much space for various items that I don’t think I will ever fill it up completely, even if I try.
Protection and Carrying
The briefcase offers hard casing on both sides, so you don’t have to worry about any damage being done to the contents. The laptop compartment itself offers padding on all sides, even the bottom, which is important to prevent dents and bumps to the bottom corners of a large notebook.
Even when it’s filled to the brim, it doesn’t tip over thanks to a large base and superior balance. It comes with the standard shoulder strap and handles found with most notebook bags, but with thick padding on the shoulder strap to reduce stress.
Final Thoughts
Overall, the briefcase is a great notebook bag with room for much more, and great protection to boot, but it’s not without some flaws. While it’s large enough to store a lot of gear, its size may be something that some may not particularly like. I personally think that the protection and storage offered really do make up for the size.
Even though it’s large, it’s really not too heavy because of the lightweight materials used. I recommend the Kinetik if you are looking for a briefcase, and the backpack is similar enough that I would recommend that too. Both the Kinetik briefcase and backpack will be available in September, 2007 with a pricepoint of $99.99.
Again with the blatant plugs?
This place is good for finding out about software but shocking when it comes to regurgitating product details.
@John
No no no its not called blatant plugs its ADVERTISING misplaced. Thats more what it seems like. From MacAPPER to MacADDVERTisingHardware. come on…
While you’re right that this article isn’t exactly a mac app, as you can tell we have spread our interests into things that will interest the readers. Tips and tricks, giveaways, and hardware reviews.
From what I know, many readers haven’t tried it, so I wrote the post as to inform you guys.
Also, you can’t really say much more then what is given for a notebook bag.
If you aren’t interested in hardware, you can use Yahoo Pipes to filter it out of the feed, but in my opinion it’s useful, not an advertisement.
I’m not complaining about diversifying your content. I just think that this is an advert, not a suggestion.
If you want to do something like this then come up with alternatives, compare them, by all means feel free to explain why this is better than the others but at least give people the chance to choose themselves.
It just looks like you’ve been given the product to plug and you’re only doing it so you get more free stuff.
*sigh*
If you’re not happy with the content here, WHY ARE YOU READING?
Because I like the rest of this place.
yeaa I whole heartedly agree with John
Why don’t you approach it like an app by comparing
others to it and etc look hardware is great all software needs hardware
to exist but I can’t quite pinpoint it but this post seems like an add
it just feels dat way macappers software reviews truly feel like reviews
where negatives an positives are all over in the review and personal
experience of use of the app are thrown in at different sections of
the review. This instead seemed like a restricted set of topics an points
given to u to talk about and negative points seemed suppressed as well.
why do i read the review? Well because Macapper gives great reviews for
software. Why did i read this post? To further my knowledge and see how
the poster felt about these carrying cases…. I dont know much about
laptop cases so why not just read wat the reviewer had to say about this
specific case. This review doesnt quite make me want to buy this case
beuz it doesnt seem put through the rigors of a true consumer to consumer
review like the feel of macappers software reviews.
Okay, I’ve read what you said, and in the next couple days I’ll do a “shootout” of different/similar laptop bags. If there’s something that you want me to talk about, or if you have any questions, email me at connerdowney (at) macapper (dot) com.
wow i read all dat i said before an sorry for bein harsh..hehe but yea that’ll look more like a macapper review an would help any user really decide what case they might want to buy or invest in later.